Latest News – The Horse
Kentucky Veterinarian Byars Passes Away
Veterinarian Doug Byars, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, age 70, died the evening of July 7 at his Georgetown, Kentucky home.
How To Handle a Disease Outbreak
If your horse starts exhibiting signs of infectious disease, assume whatever he’s come down with is contagious to other horses until proven otherwise, and follow these important steps to halt disease spread.
Could Season Impact Equine Obesity?
Researchers found that obesity levels rose significantly from 27% at winter’s end to 35% during the summer, and that seasonal variation in body condition was lower in obese equids than non-obese.
AAEP Annual Convention Celebrates 60 Years in December 2014
The world’s largest continuing education event dedicated to equine veterinary practice convenes in Salt Lake City,Dec. 6-10, 2014.
International Helmet Awareness Day to Take Place July 12
Riders4Helmets has teamed with leading helmet manufacturers and retailers to offer education and discounts.
Unwanted Horse Coalition Update
The UHC held its annual meeting during the American Horse Council’s National Convention and Issues Forum.
Klein Equine Research Career Development Award Created
The Elaine Klein Career Development Award will provide annual $15,000 grants to young individuals who are in an advanced stage of education and considering a career in equine research.
Another Texas Horse Tests Positive for Vesicular Stomatitis
The newest case, reported July 3, was identified in a Nueces County horse. This is the second case identified in that county in the past few weeks.
How do Equine Dewormers Impact the Environment?
Researchers investigated parasite control practices at equestrian centers neighboring a natural reserve and how insect populations in the reserve were faring.
Could EHV-1 cause Blood Clots?
Researchers recently discovered that EHV-1 activates platelets, small cells in blood involved in clotting.
California Chrome Progressing Toward Return
Assistant trainer Alan Sherman reported July 5 that Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands and Preakness Stakes winner California Chrome could return to his stall at Los Alamitos Race Course by the end of the month.
BCHA Expands its Reach to Benefit Equestrians Across the US
Back Country Horsemen of America, the organization that works hard to protect our right to ride horses on public lands, is bigger than ever.
Can Fecal Albumin Tests Identify Equine Parasite Burdens?
Researchers determined that albumin was significantly more likely to be present in horses’ feces prior to deworming than after deworming.
Endometrial Cups: A Unique Feature of Equine Pregnancies
Douglas Antczak, VMD, PhD, recently commemorated the 100th anniversary of the discovery of the endometrial cups with a review in the Annual Review of Animal Biosciences.
Program Helps UF Students Get Set for Equine Industry Work
Learn how students help care for stallions, mares, and foals as they prepare for work in the equine industry.
Study Evaluates Surgical Strangulation Colic Survival Rates
Researchers found that avoiding small intestine resection, when possible, can help reduce complications and improve survival.
