Latest News – The Horse
Tennessee Horse Farm Manager Pleads Guilty to Fraud
Zachery M. Baker allegedly stole more than $810,000 from Masterson Farms, a Western pleasure show horse breeding facility, between January 2013 and April 2018.
PPID: Not Just for Domestic Horses
Researchers recently identified six PPID cases in two equine species at a British zoo: five cases in Przewalski’s horses ranging from 7 to 29 years old and one case in a 17-year-old Chapman’s zebra.
Equine Welfare Safety Net Innovation Grant Winners Announced
The ASPCA is granting $125,000 to support innovative approaches to help at-risk horses.
BLM Gathering Wild Burros From Outside Nevada HMA
The BLM Nevada Battle Mountain District is gathering and removing up to 20 wild burros from outside the Hickison Herd Management Area, where landowners say they are damaging private property, land, and crops.
AAEP 2018 Trade Show Spotlight: Abaxis Global Diagnostics
Erika Weis with Abaxis shares information about how the company supports point-of-care diagnostics and the horse industry.
Equine Metabolic Syndrome: Not a New Problem
While researchers have discovered much about EMS over the years, there’s still more to learn not only about the link between obesity, insulin, and laminitis but also how to manage animals to help prevent them from becoming obese and/or developing insulin dysregulation.
AAEP 2018 Trade Show Spotlight: Bimeda, Inc.
Clark Weaver, equine sales manager for Bimeda, describes different products from the company’s portfolio.
Farm Bill Boosts Protection for Horses
Women whose horses have been harmed in domestic violence-related incidents will be able to seek restitution for veterinary care once the Pet and Women Safety Act, which is part of the Farm Bill approved by the full Senate last week, is signed into law.
AAEP 2018 Trade Show Spotlight: Kentucky Performance Products
Delia Nash, director of new business development, introduces Kentucky Performance Products’ new product, InsulinWise, designed for horses with metabolic syndrome.
AAEP 2018 Trade Show Spotlight: Luitpold (Soon to be American Regent Animal Health)
Allyn Mann, director of strategic partnerships at Luitpold Animal Health, soon to be American Regent Animal Health, shares about the company’s mission and products, including Adequan for equine joint support.
AAEP 2018 Trade Show Spotlight: Evolve Biosystems
Tim Brown, CEO of Evolve Biosystems, discusses GlycoGuard, a product designed to support digestive health in newborn foals.
AAEP 2018 Trade Show Spotlight: SmartPak
Learn more about SmartPak’s ColiCare program from Dr. Lydia Gray, the company’s staff veterinarian and medical director.
AAEP 2018 Trade Show Spotlight: Triple Crown Nutrition
Kelly Payne, vice president of sales for Triple Crown Nutrition, shares information about the company’s premium horse feed products and focus for the upcoming year.
Horse, Rider Relationships Discussed at Saddle Conference
The program explored the latest findings on health and welfare aspects of the horse and rider relationship, from new techniques in equine pain recognition to rider posture and equine biomechanics.
Reining Shake-Up: FEI, AQHA, NRHA Part Ways
Discord concerning anti-doping, stewarding, and horse age has led to a rupture of the agreement between the FEI, AQHA, and NRHA. But this doesn’t represent the end of FEI reining, and all three parties said they’re open to discussing future agreements.
Endurance Riding: Start Slow to Finish Strong
Riding at fast speeds at the start of endurance rides often leads to elimination during veterinary checks, researchers have learned. And while that might seem like common sense, many riders continue to ride too fast in rides’ early stages, one scientists said.
