Latest News – The Horse

ACVIM 2013: What is an Equine Internal Medicine Specialist?
Dr. Sarah Reuss of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine describes the special care equine internal medicine specialists offer horses and their owners.
Hendra Confirmed in New South Wales Horse
A horse residing in Macksville, New South Wales, Australia, died of hendra virus on June 5.

Hagyard Ships Supplies to Oklahoma’s Equine Tornado Victims
Clinic staff and volunteers loaded donated supplies onto a horse van scheduled to depart on June 11.
2013 ACVIM Forum to Explore ‘One Medicine’
One Medicine is a key focus for several presentations during the 2013 ACVIM Forum.

Balancing Horse Movement and Disease Prevention
One researcher suggests some steps that could minimize disease risk without impeding horses? travel.
Tennessee Soring Case Expands
Authorities arrested two men who allegedly worked with sored horses at Larry Wheelon’s training barn.
Inevitable Longevity: June Sneak Peeks
“Welcome to the geriatric equine center!” my dad has said, jokingly, when I’ve come home to visit. It’s an accurate assessmentÑjust about every animal on
Registration Open for KHC’s Livestock Investigation Training
Attendees will learn how to handle horses, assess body condition score, and more.

FEI Welcomes Advances on International Sport Horse Movement
The FEI welcomes two major advances in its campaign to improve the international movement of sport horses.

Researchers Find Link between Cribbing, Abdominal Pressure
Researchers discovered that cribbing causes increased intra-abdominal pressure.
Racehorse Point of Entry Suffers Condylar Fracture
Point of Entry suffered a condylar fracture in his left hind cannon bone and will have surgery.
Fighting Laminitis
Last Saturday, I watched with many other horse racing fans as the field loaded in the gate for the 2013 renewal of the Belmont Stakes.
How Humans Handle the Hendra Virus Risk
One researcher described a study investigating the impact of human behavior on the spread of the hendra virus.
Remember Brand Inspections for Colorado Horses
Colorado state statutes require a brand inspection if owners plan on buying, selling, or transporting horses.

Shoeing Techniques to Optimize Hind Hoof Unrollment
Researchers evaluated shoeing options to optimize hind hoof unrollment (or toe movement through the stride).

Palace Malice Reigns With Belmont Surprise
Palace Malice dominated the stretch run to post a convincing upset win in the 2013 Belmont Stakes.



