Latest News – The Horse
What is an Equine Vet Tech?
In honor of National Veterinary Technician Week, here’s some information about vets’ right-hand men and women.
ISPMB President Says Horse Deaths ‘Misrepresented’
Karen Sussman was accused of maltreating horses; a former employee alleged that 30 animals had died of malnutrition.
New Beginnings Horse Rescue Operator Indicted
Cassy Newell-Reed was indicted on animal cruelty charges months after officials declined to prosecute previous charges.
Retrained Thoroughbred Racehorses Bound for Kentucky
The RRP Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium will take place Oct. 27-30 at the Kentucky Horse Park.
Crash Claims Show Horses En Route to Quarter Horse Congress
Two horses were euthanized after being ejected from a trailer that overturned in Ohio.
ARCI Seeking Respondents for Online Survey
The ARCI is seeking input on what industry members identify as problems in horse racing and how to address them.
Seeing Double: Handling Equine Twins
Because the mare’s uterus is not designed to support two pregnancies, veterinarians have developed methods for detecting and reducing twins.
Woman Dies After Exposure to Sick Horse
Cultures from both human and horse tested positive for S. equi spp zooepidemicus.
AFA Funds Equine Stem Cell Research Grant
Researchers will work to develop culture techniques so donor stem cells can be used safely and effectively in horses.
Belgian Endurance Horse Tests Positive for Banned Substance
Houkoumi G tested positive for O-desmethyltramadol after finishing third in an endurance ride in September.
Promoting Lifelong Equine Joint Health
Using sensible strategies, we can help keep equine joints healthy and capable of withstanding athletic demands.
Michigan Confirms First Equine WNV Case for 2016
The 5-month-old filly from Calhoun County is responding to treatment. The dam was vaccinated, but the filly was not.
Time to Ride Names Take a Friend Riding Sweepstakes Winner
Caitlin W., of Parker, Colorado, was selected to receive a three-night stay at a luxury dude ranch in Montana.
Court Tosses Wyoming Mustang Removal Appeal
Wyoming had been seeking the removal of wild horses from the state’s Checkerboard area.
When Should a Broodmare be Vaccinated for Leptospirosis?
Dr. Jacquelin Boggs offers advice for vaccinating pregnant mares to protect them from leptospirosis-caused abortion.
Wulster to Speak on 3-D Printing in Large Animal Medicine
Dr. Kathryn Wulster is a radiologist and assistant professor of diagnostic imaging at Penn Vet.
