Latest News – The Horse
Colic: Better Treatment Options, Better Outcomes
Thanks to advancements in colic diagnostics and treatment, a horse’s chances of survival and return to normal activity following surgery have never been better.
Wyoming Confirms First Equine Rabies Case of 2018
The affected horse was from Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Clear and Present Danger: Reduce Your Horse’s Disease Risk
Use this four-step plan to keep equine infectious diseases in check.
National Wild Horse, Burro Board to Meet March 27-28
The board will discuss the challenge of wild horse and burro management on public lands and how a growing population is impacting the environment.
Police Investigate Horse’s Appearance at Miami Beach Nightclub
A bikini-clad woman rode a white horse into the Mokai Lounge, in Miami Beach, on March 8.
Overcoming Three Embryo Transfer Obstacles
A reproductive specialist describes techniques to help clinicians overcome common challenges in embryo recovery and recipient mare management.
Bettor Sues Standardbred Trainer Over Alleged Doping
Jeffrey Tretter alleges that the gelding Tag Up and Go received a banned performance-enhancing substance which caused him to win unexpectedly.
Kentucky EHV: Two Thoroughbred Center Barns Released From Quarantine
Barns 3 and 30 were released from quarantine after all horses tested negative. Barn 7 remains under quarantine.
Three Maryland Farms Under EHV Quarantine
Horses from the farms in Montgomery, Calvery, and St. Mary’s counties traveled to a Virginia farm at which horses tested positive for EHV-1.
Alternative Fiber Sources for Horses
Need to stretch your hay supply? Consider adding hay cubes, complete feeds, or forage byproducts.
Horse Owner Sues Over Unauthorized Surgeries
An Ohio woman is seeking damages after her horse allegedly received unauthorized surgeries while in the care of a Colorado ranch owner.
Technology Improving Horse Health Record-Keeping
Recent study results suggest competitive riders would be much more inclined to use technology to keep track of their mounts’ biometric data than recreational riders would.
More Evidence to Support Manuka Honey Use in Horse Wounds
Manuka honey contains biologically active compounds that appear to help horse wounds heal, particularly hard-to-treat wounds on the lower limbs.
AAEP Announces 2018 Continuing Education Opportunities
Topics will include equine back pain and pelvic dysfunction, integrative imaging, clinical techniques for veterinary students, the problem mare, and more.
Study: One Toe is Better Than Multiple Toes for Horses
A single-toe format “outweighed the costs” of multiple-toe formats as horses gained body mass and grew longer legs.
Managing Two Common Laminitis Complications
With proper diagnostics, correct treatment, and careful management, many horses can overcome laminitis complications.
