Latest News – The Horse
Hurricanes Smash the Southeast–Horses Relatively Unaffected
Hurrricane preparation, toleration, and clean-up–take four. Horse owners and veterinarians in Florida weathered Category 3 Hurricane Jeanne beginning late on Sept. 25, their fourth natural disaster in six weeks. Veterinarians and animal rescue
Equine Working Group Provides Views to USDA
The Equine Species Working Group (ESWG) said it supports the approach the USDA is taking to organize a national animal ID system to deal with animal diseases and their effects. But, the group cautioned, the horse industry has unique issues and
Dealing with a Broken Foot (Coffin Bone Fractures)
There are seven different categories of coffin bone fractures. Some are more serious than others, and some are more prominent in particular horses or disciplines than others.
Equine Dentistry Position Statement
The board of directors of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) has approved a revised organizational position statement on equine dentistry. The revised position was prepared by the AAEP Equine Dentistry Committee and approved
Double-Decker Trailering: Casting Stones…
Some states–because of pressure from constituents–have passed laws that won’t permit slaughter horses to be hauled in double-decker trucks through their states. That’s a fine idea, but I don’t think any of the state laws would have covered this in
Eastern Tent Caterpillars Cause Early Fetal Loss, Too
The case against Eastern tent caterpillars (ETC) causing mare reproductive loss syndrome (MRLS) is getting stronger, say researchers. Gavage (tubing into the stomach) of caterpillar larvae has been shown to cause late-term abortions that are
AAEP 2004 Convention Preview
This is a special year for the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP). There aren’t many things today that last 50 years, especially an organization that was started to ensure the health and welfare of the horse and to further the
New Equine Performance Centre
The University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) in Guelph, Ontario, Canada, has unveiled plans to build a new multi-million-dollar Equine Performance Centre for diagnosing and treating problems in performance horses. The facility is
Equine Obstetric Lubricants
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Recent Advances in Equine Obstetrics
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Tufts Vet School Gets $50 Million
Tufts University officials announced Aug. 8 that Cummings Foundation, Inc., has committed to investing $50 million in the university’s veterinary school over the next 15 years. The gift is the largest in Tufts’ history, and it could be the
Winter Skin Problems
Some of the skin problems that can plague a horse in winter are ringworm, lice, and mites.
Louisiana Targets Blood-Doping,
The Louisiana State Racing Commission medication committee has asked the full commission to ban the use and possession of the blood-doping substances erythropoietin (EPO) and darbepoietin, as well as consider measures aimed at random
Revising Equine Nutrient Requirements
At the 2004 Kentucky Equine Nutrition Conference for Feed Manufacturers, held Oct. 18-19 in Lexington, Ky., there was a strong focus on the upcoming revision of the National Research Council’s (NRC) publication Nutrient Requirements of Horses.
Rugged Lark Euthanatized
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Doug Corey Named 2005 AAEP Vice President
Doug Corey, DVM, of Adams, Ore., has been selected as the 2005 vice president of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP). He will be inducted into office at the AAEP 50th Annual Convention, taking place Dec. 4-8 in Denver, Colo.
