Latest News – The Horse
Program for 2013 WEVA Congress Announced
WEVA has announced the final program for the biennial congress in Budapest, Hungary, taking place Oct. 3-5.
Supplement to Support Post-Surgical Joint Health (AAEP 2012)
A supplement fed after osteochondral fragment removal could help reduce post-surgical joint inflammation.
VPRF Continues Support for ACVIM Foundation
The ACVIMF and the VPRF announced a call for proposals for animal health studies with a pharmacologic focus.
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Steffanie Burk
Burk?s main research focus is the development of a western blot test for Parascaris equorum.
Veterinary Medicine Regulation Issues Described (AAEP 2012)
As a licensed profession, veterinary medicine is subject to regulation at the state government level.
33rd Annual Alfalfa Conference Recap
This year?s conference focused on hay production for the horse and other high-quality markets.
N.Y. Budget Redirects VLT Funds to Improve Equine Safety
One percent of purse enhancements from New York’s VLT program will fund new equine safety initiatives.
Cox Found Guilty in SAU Horse Case
Wendi Cox was found guilty for her role in the SAU horse thefts and sentenced to serve 60 years in prison.
Exercise, Nutritional Supplement’s Effects on Inflammation
Researchers are closer to helping owners and trainers identify if a horse is at risk for soft tissue injury.
AAEP Vets to Assist Telecasts of 2013 Triple Crown Trail
Media-trained vets from the AAEP’s On Call program will support another season of live racing telecasts.
Oral vs. IV Bute Administration and Drug Testing (AAEP 2012)
Researchers evaluated if half-doses of Bute resulted in different plasma concentrations than full doses.
AHC, AAEP Issue Letter on Equine Disease Outbreaks
The AHC and the AAEP issued an open letter to the horse industry regarding U.S. equine disease outbreaks.
Use of Calming Agent in Racehorses Examined
Racing officials are taking a close look at the calming agent GABA, which was banned by the USEF in 2012.
FEI, OIE Advise World Cargo Symposium on Horse Air Transport
HRH Princess Haya opened a session on the air transportation of sport horses at the World Cargo Symposium.
Gluck Research Foundation Releases Fourth Research Report
The University of Kentucky Gluck Equine Research Foundation published its 2012 Research Report in March.
Wobbler Syndrome in Older Horses
One vet says to consider wobbler syndrome as a diagnosis for aged horses with neurologic signs and neck pain.
