Latest News – The Horse
Kentucky Derby Contender Examined by Hoof Specialist
Normandy Invasion has been troubled by an abscess that did not respond to normal treatment.
LSU Acquires New Nuclear Medicine Unit
The nuclear medicine unit will allow veterinarians perform state-of-the-art bone scans on horses.
International Horse Movement: Risk Assessment and Management
Dr. Kenneth Lam, executive manager and international veterinary liaison for the Hong Kong Jockey Club, presents ways to protect populations when temporarily moving horses for international competitions.
McConnell Pleads Guilty to State Charges
McConnell has pleaded guilty to 12 of the misdemeanor animal cruelty against him.
Veterinarian’s Wife Dies in Riding Accident
Horsewoman Christine Brown died in a riding accident at her home on July 10. She was 43.
Harris Receives Research Award
Dr. Patricia Harris was honored for her work as a scientist and equine nutrition specialist.
International Equine Disease Report, First Quarter 2013
Confirmed diseases include contagious equine metritis, strangles, EHV, influenza, and more.
Feed Delivery Methods’ Effects on Glucose, Insulin Response
Feeding methods that slow horses’ consumption rate reduces their insulin and glucose responses after the meal.
Do Joint Supplements Help Prevent and/or Treat Arthritis?
Dr. David Frisbie of Colorado State University answers a reader question about whether oral and injectable equine supplements help prevent and treat arthritis, and he describes the importance of pursuing quality, tested products.
Several Hendra Cases Confirmed in New South Wales Horses
New South Wales officials have confirmed at least three new equine hendra virus cases in the past week.
NSW Horse Owners Urged to Take Part in Biosecurity Efforts
The new traceability measures could help improve the state’s capacity to respond to animal disease outbreaks.
Scholarship Program Helps Future Equine Veterinarians
The program provides fourth-year students in each of the AAEP?s 36 student chapters with scholarships.
Inhaled Corticosteroids, Management Changes Help RAO Horses
A combination of inhaled corticosteroids and environmental antigen avoidance helped horses with heaves.
Colonels Smokingun Laid To Rest
Colonels Smokingun lost his battle with laminitis on July 8.
Farm Operator Hoskins Found Guilty of Maltreating Horses
Hoskins was found guilty of 52 of the 74 original charges against her.
(Re)teaching an Old Dog an Old Trick
The old saying goes that you can’t teach an old dog a new trick. While I think that many would agree that old dogs really
