Latest News – The Horse
BIVI Seeking Proposals for Equine Research Awards
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica will give $75,000 in five individual $15,000 awards to fund selected studies.
How Can I Tell if My Horse Needs Stitches?
If my horse gets a cut, how can I tell if it’s severe enough to require a veterinarian to suture it?
Madden, Cortes ‘C’ Withdrawn From Olympic Jumping
Cortes ‘C’ sustained an injury during the first round of the team competition on Aug. 16.
Flooding Challenges Humans, Horses in Louisiana
Owners are working to locate horses displaced by the flood and evaluate property damage as waters subside in some areas.
Researchers Study Method to Detect Equine Arthritis Early
Scientists say molecular changes to an in-joint protein layer called lubricin could indicate osteoarthritis development.
Tight at the Top After First Round of Olympic Team Jumping
Brazil, Germany, The Netherlands, and Team USA tied for the lead on a zero score after the first round of team jumping.
Pennsylvania Adopts Racehorse Uniform Medication Program
Pennsylvania is the 10th state to fully adopt the National Uniform Medication Program.
Poll Recap: West Nile Virus Protection
Of the 832 respondents, 713 (86%) said their horses are up-to-date on their West Nile virus vaccines.
Texas Confirms Six New Equine West Nile Cases
The laboratory also confirmed one case of Eastern equine encephalitis in a horse residing in Orange County.
Researchers Study Plant-Based Treatment for Equine Melanoma
Betulinic acid could become a safe and effective treatment for melanoma in horses, researchers said.
Integrity, Medication Reform Highlight Racing Round Table
The Jockey Club’s Round Table Conference on Matters Pertaining to Racing, held Aug. 14 in Saratoga Springs, New York.
Dujardin and Valegro Break Olympic Record in Freestyle
Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro posted an Olympic record score of 93.857% to claim their second individual gold medal.
Strategies for Feeding the Mixed Herd
You can’t just toss your equine athletes, seniors, youngsters, and retirees the same feed and call it a day.
Louisiana Horse Owners: Vaccinate Against EEE, WNV
So far in 2016, five Louisiana horses have died as a result of Eastern equine encephalitis.
Equine Piroplasmosis Detected in 17 Tennessee Horses
The 17 racing Quarter Horses are all connected to the same location in Rutherford County.
Vesicular Stomatitis or Cheat Grass/Foxtail Sores?
Dr. Paul Morley of CSU’s School of Veterinary Medicine describes the difference between VS lesions and other sores.
