Latest News – The Horse
2017 AAEP Trade Show Spotlight: Vetline
Vetline makes Xxtera for sarcoid treatment and other equine health care products. Teresa Larson explains.
2017 AAEP Trade Show Spotlight: Dechra Veterinary Products
Dr. Torri Maxwell introduces Dechra Veterinary Products and its portfolio of equine products, including Osphos.
2017 AAEP Trade Show Spotlight: Bimeda Inc.
Emmanuelle Lemaire-Galliot, Bimeda Inc. marketing manager, shares information about the company’s equine portfolio.
2017 Agriculture Census Gets Underway
Conducted once every five years, the census aims to get a complete and accurate picture of American agriculture.

2017 AAEP Trade Show Spotlight: Kentucky Performance Products
Delia Nash introduces Kentucky Performance Products’ line of nutritional products for horses.

Zebra Stripes, Horseflies, and Optical Illusions
Zebra stripes appear to create optical illusions for horseflies and might cause them to avoid approaching altogether.
2017 AAEP Trade Show: Kentucky Performance Products
Delia Nash introduces Kentucky Performance Products’ line of nutritional products for horses.

BHA to Note Horses’ First Start Since Wind Surgery on Cards
This racecard data will provide transparency for bettors and help generate data for equine health and welfare research.

Do Obese Horses Spend More Time Eating Than Lean Ones?
Lean horses actually spent more time than obese ones eating, but both groups consume roughly the same amount of hay.
2017 AAEP Trade Show Spotlight: Triple Crown Nutrition
Learn about Triple Crown Nutrition’s mission to offer fixed-formula horse feeds from Dr. Bill Vandergriff.
2017 AAEP Trade Show Spotlight: Succeed
Patrick Warczak Jr., VP of marketing for Freedom Health, talks about how Succeed supports equine gut health.

BHA: Foal Notifications Aid in Thoroughbreds’ Care for Life
Starting Jan. 1, 2018, breeders/owners will be required to report the birth of a foal in Great Britain within 30 days.
ASPCA Grants $185,000 to Help Retired Racehorses
The ASPCA Rescuing Racers Initiative has granted more than $2 million to help protect former racehorses.

BHA Seeks Rule Change on Anti-Doping Penalties
The BHA hopes to ensure its ability to enforce penalties for breaching the equine anti-doping rules.

OSU Resumes Normal Operations Following EHV-1 Case
There was no virus transmission to other horses within or outside of the hospital.
More Than 5,300 Saddle Up in San Antonio at AAEP Convention
The American Association of Equine Practitioners’ 63rd Annual Convention took place Nov. 17-21 in San Antonio, Texas.