Latest News – The Horse
Vermont Horse Herd Seized
Twenty-three horses are receiving rehabilitative care after being removed from a farm in Woodstock, Vermont.
Choosing the Right Equine Veterinarian
Consider these nine qualities when choosing an equine veterinarian.
Researchers Evaluate Riding School Horse Health
Lack of pasture time and advancing age were the prime culprits behind lesson horse health problems.
The Brooke Announces Newest U.S. Board Members
Paul Lunn, BVSc, MS, PhD, MRCVS, Dipl. ACVIM, and John Nicholson were installed Nov. 17.
Number of VS Quarantines in Colorado Dropping
Forty-three Colorado premises remain under quarantine after horses and cows tested positive for vesicular stomatitis (VS).
Horse Park Honors Cigar With Memorial Service
Cigar died Oct. 7 at age 24 due to complications following surgery for severe osteoarthritis in his neck.
It’s All Foreign to Me
Find out which foreign animal diseases North American horse owners need to keep an eye on and why.
Is It Safe to Feed Horses Red Clover Hay?
Equine nutritionist Dr. Clair Thunes addresses a horse owner’s concerns about feeding red clover over the winter.
World Horse Welfare Collaborates with Racehorse Charity
The groups will work together to retrain and rehome “vulnerable” former racehorses.
Gulfstream to Require Third-Party Furosemide Shots
Gulfstream Park, in Hallandale Beach, Florida, will begin third-party administration of race-day furosemide on Wednesday, Nov. 19.
Cornell Holds 2014 Farrier Conference
This year marked the 30th anniversary of the conference and the 100th anniversary of Cornell’s farrier school.
Lab Expects Kentucky Test Delays to End Soon
Officials at LGC blamed delays on a spike in the number of samples that required follow-up testing after initial analysis.
Biosecurity Tip of the Month: Dogs at Event Facilities
Dogs can pose horse health risks in some cases. Consider these tips before bringing your pup along to your next event.
Lloyd’s of London, UK Partnership Continues
Lloyd’s of London supports the University of Kentucky’s publication of Equine Disease Quarterly.
UF Researchers Seeking Input on Survey
Researchers at the University of Florida are conducting an equine industry survey to gauge interest for an additional, unique service that could be provided by local equine hospitals.
Kentucky Drug Council Moves Toward Uniformity
The council will go along with several changes in withdrawal times and threshold levels that would move the state toward National Uniform Medication Program policies.
