Latest News – The Horse
International Equine Disease Report, Fourth Quarter 2012
Reported diseases include contagious equine metritis, strangles, influenza, equine herpesvirus, and more.
Determining Space Requirements for Manure Storage
If you are building your horse property or thinking about relocating your manure storage, here are some factors that you may want to consider when figuring out how much space you will need for your manure or compost pile.
CSU to Dedicate Equine Reproduction Lab April 26
CSU will celebrate the grand opening of its new Equine Reproduction Laboratory from 4 to 6 p.m. on April 26
Therapeutic Ultrasound Settings for Horses Identified
Researchers identified what ultrasound settings achieve adequate temperature increases to be therapeutic.
Godolphin Racehorses Test Positive for Steroids
Godolphin trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni has admitted to administering anabolic steroids to 11 horses.
Equine Welfare Groups Eye Lawsuit over USDA Inspections
The groups say they’ll challenge horse processing plant inspection permits granted by the USDA.
2013 Equine Industry Vision Award Winner Selected
The official announcement will be made during the AHP Meet the Peak Seminar in Colorado Springs, Colo.
French Horses Allegedly Stolen for Meat
An official said as many as 12 draft horses have been stolen from their pastures in France since June 2012.
Diagnosing Hoof Lameness due to Multiple Causes (AAEP 2012)
One vet said multiple abnormalities could contribute to hoof lameness, rather than just one problem.
French Horses Allegedly Stolen for Meat
As many as 12 draft horses–primarily Comtois horses and one Ardennais mare–have been stolen from their pastures in France’s Jura department of the Franch-Comté region since June 2012, one official said.
UF?s Annual Healthy Horses Conference Scheduled for April 27
Lecture topics will include horse health myths, fly control, hay selection, pythiosis, anhydrosis, and more.
Reilly to Present Virtual Tour of Penn Vet?s Farrier Museum
The presentation will examine how the past might influence the future concepts of equine hoof care.
CFS Classification System Developed (AAEP 2012)
Researchers developed a uniform system for classifying cases of contracted foal syndrome (CFS).
UF’s Annual Healthy Horses Conference Scheduled for April 27
Lecture topics will include horse health myths, fly control, hay selection, equine pythiosis, lameness, horses with anhydrosis, subfertile mares, and more.
Reilly to Present Virtual Tour of Penn Vet’s Farrier Museum
In addition to a virtual tour of the farrier museum, the presentation will examine how the past might influence the future concepts of equine hoof care.
Owners Urged to Check Horses’ WNV Vaccine Status
Owners are urged to ensure their horses’ vaccination status is current for maximum protection against WNV.
