Latest News – The Horse
Barrett named Professor of Equine Surgery
Jennifer Barrett, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS, ACVSMR, was recently named Theodora Ayer Randolph Professor of Equine Surgery by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
California Passes National Racehorse Medication Reforms
California is the 10th state to formally agree to adoption of the national controlled medication schedule and the first state outside of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions.
Endocrine Disease and Laminitis in Broodmares
During pregnancy, a broodmare’s body and hormones go through many changes. And the endocrine changes associated with pregnancy might actually increase the mare’s risk of developing laminitis.
An Epidemiological Approach to Studying Laminitis
One researcher believes studying diseases, like laminitis, in a real-world setting has both strengths and limitations.
Utah Man Accuses AQHA of Anti-Trust Violations
A Utah Quarter Horse trainer and riding instructor has filed a federal lawsuit against the American Quarter Horse Association alleging the breed association violated federal anti-trust laws by preventing him from earning a living.
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Laurel Mastro
Mastro’s research focused primarily on pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID), also known as equine Cushing’s disease.
Practical Ways to Help Working Equids
Dr. Bob Mealey of Washington State University describes how you can help working donkeys and horses.
How to Tell if Your Horse is Overweight
Dr. Erin Denney-Jones talks about obesity in horses, different problems that can be caused by obesity, and how to tell if your horse is overweight.
Where in the World Wide Web do You Find a Trail?
What internet resources do you use to find trails?
House Subcommittee Debates Horse Racing Safety, Integrity
The House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade is considering legislation (HR 2012) that would give the USADA the responsibility of ensuring the integrity and safety of racing.
Connecticut Non-Veterinarian Tooth Floater Faces Charges
A Connecticut woman is facing charges for allegedly practicing veterinary medicine without a license.
CHRB Sudden Horse Death Report Released
The detailed report concluded that the cluster of sudden deaths from famed trainer Bob Baffert’s barn did not have any similarities to each other and had no single, identifiable cause.
Caring for Horses Through Life and Death
Considering end-of-life decisions for your horse ahead of time will help minimize the unpleasantness inherent in these events and serve to provide optimal care for your horse.
Lessons in Agriculture from the Land Down Under
A group of agriculture and natural resources professionals traveled to Australia to observe the country’s agricultural practices, including several relevant to the horse industry.
Controlling Bush Honeysuckle on Horse Farms
Most horse farms sport trees along paddock fencerows, near barns, and in pastures. While many trees are planted for shade or aesthetics, other woody (and often undesirable) plants frequently encroach from surrounding fields.
Weed of the Month: Perilla Mint
Perilla mint is toxic to horses and the greatest risk of consumption is in late summer or early fall.
