Latest News – The Horse
Progress and Prognostication
The year’s end is a time for reflection, and looking ahead. This has been a critical year for the horse industry. We have been blessed with prosperity, and attacked by diseases and animal rights groups. Our horses are healthier than ever before,
Nutrition 101
You don’t need to be a novice to be confused about the subject of equine nutrition. Many long-time horse owners have never dabbled in the mysteries of feeding because their horses always were kept at boarding stables or managed by
Down In The Dumps–Equine Waste Management
One of the by-products of horse ownership is dealing with equine by-products, less delicately known as horse manure. The average horse produces about 50 pounds of fecal waste a day. Mix in soiled, wet bedding
Happy New Year
Sometimes it’s good to take a step back and look at the big picture. Maybe you will discover that the way you’ve put hay in the loft all these years can be done differently to save you time (and an aching back). Maybe you’ve decided that you wan
West Nile Firsthand
September 2, 2000, Clayton, Delaware
The shrill ring of the phone announced a call from Tanja Hanyi, DVM, my partner in veterinary practice some years ago. Hey! Guess what? I think I’ve got a West Nile case! she said excitedly. No”P>September 2, 2000, Clayton, Delaware
Permeable Stall Flooring, Some Options
Permeable stall floor coverings function differently than rubber stall mats, whose main purpose is to provide cushioning for your horse’s legs. Rubber is basically waterproof, so urine and other liquids pool on top of such a surface, to be soaked up
Are You My Mother?: Maternal Behavior
Anyone who has witnessed a foal’s first few minutes in this world might agree that one of the most miraculous parts of the process is the way a mare greets and bonds with her newborn. With a deep sniff at the baby’s nostrils, that distinctive
Computerizing the Hoof
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47th Annual Convention to be Held in November
Equine veterinarians from across the globe will gather in San Diego, Calif., for the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) 47th Annual Convention, Nov.24-28. More than 2,500 practitioners attend the convention each year, making it
Horseman’s Day Heading to San Diego
The American Association of Equine Practitioners‚ (AAEP) health seminar for horse owners—Horseman’s Day—will be held Sunday, November 25, 2001, in San Diego, Calif. Designed for those interested in equine health care, Horseman’s Day features
Mare Study Preliminary Results Are Encouraging
There are no significant differences between mares bred in Kentucky and mares bred in Florida, according to the preliminary results of a study that was designed to determine the effects of mare reproductive loss system (MRLS). Tom Riddle, DVM,
Confirmed Equine West Nile Virus Case In Connecticut
One horse has been confirmed as positive for West Nile virus infection in West Granby, CT. More information is available at https://dep.state.ct.us/mosquito/domanimal.aspx. “P>One horse has been confirmed as positive for West Nile virus infection in West Granby, CT. More informat
Equine Case of West Nile Virus in Louisiana
The first known equine case of West Nile virus (WNV) in Louisiana has been confirmed in a horse in Vermilion Parish. Tests on the horse were conducted and confirmed by the National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Ames, Iowa, and the positive
West Nile Virus Confirmed in Wisconsin Crows
Scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in Madison, Wisc., have confirmed one case of West Nile virus (WNV) in a crow found near Milwaukee. Results for a second bird found near Milwaukee are inconclusive and that bird is being retested
West Nile Virus Identified in Illinois in Birds
Equine veterinarians from across the globe will gather in San Diego, Calif., for the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) 47th Annual Convention, Nov. 24-28. More than 2,500 practitioners attend the convention each year, making it
Pennsylvania Bans Transport of Horses in Multi-Level Vehicles
A new law now makes it illegal to transport any equine animal in a vehicle with two or more levels stacked on top of one another within the state of Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Horse Transport Bill, or House Bill 1139, was signed into law o”P>A new law now makes it illegal to transport any equine animal in a vehicle with two or more levels stacked on top of one another within the state of Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Horse Transp”>A new law now makes it illegal to transport any equine animal in a vehicle with two or more levels stacked on top of one another within the st”A new law now makes it illegal to transport any equine animal in a vehicle with two or more l” new law now makes it illegal to transport any
