Latest News – The Horse
CT for Diagnosing Lung Disease in Foals
Veterinarians are taking a page from human medicine books by using CT to evaluate pulmonary disease in foals.
Equine Educational Sessions Back at MSU Ag Expo
Sessions on hay production and equine parasite control recommendations will be offered.
ELCR Launches New Website
The ELCR provides tools, information, resources, and technical assistance to help maintain horse lands.
Study: Broodmares on Pasture Don’t Always Need Grain
Lactating mares on good quality pasture didn’t need grain to maintain their weight or their foals’ growth.
2013 Merial Applied Equine Research Award Nominations Sought
The 2013 award will honor advances in the understanding of equine emerging diseases.
UGA to Host Horse Health Seminar for Owners
On Aug. 10, the University of Georgia (UGA) will play host to a horse health seminar for owners.
Technique for Sexing Equine Embryos Evaluated
One embryo biopsy technique yields accurate results for sex determination without serious threat to survival.
EHV-1 Confirmed in Devon and Warwickshire, England
Horses residing on two English premises have tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1.
Hollywood Park Re-Accredited by Safety Alliance
Best practices were identified in virtually every primary area of focus, including horse health practices.
Australian Authorities Evaluating Papules in Horses’ Mouths
Authorities in Western Australia determining what’s causing small, round lumps in horses mouths.
UC Davis Equine Surgeons Add New Board Certification
Drs. Sarah le Jeune and Jorge Nieto are now board-certified specialists in sports medicine and rehabilitation.
International Horse Movement for Competition
Dr. Graeme Cooke, FEI veterinary director, discusses how we can better facilitate movement of horses for international competition while preventing the spread of disease.
700,000-Year-Old Horse’s DNA Sequenced
The 700,000-year-old stallion is the oldest animal of any species to have its DNA fully sequenced.
Choosing a Disinfectant for Barn Use
Dr. Brandy Burgess of Colorado State University describes how to select a disinfectant to protect horses from infectious disease agents, based on organic material present, surface type, and disinfecting goals.
KHC Announces New Horsemen’s Regional Caucuses
The caucuses are designed to inspire networking, communication, and education for Kentucky horsemen.
ASPCA Grant to Aid Horses Affected by Colorado Wildfires
The ASPCA issued an emergency grant for $30,000 to Front Range Equine Rescue in Larkspur, Colo.
