Latest News – The Horse
Deadline for 2013 AHP Student Award Contest is Jan. 15
The contest will award up to three $750 travel awards to attend the 2013 AHP Seminar in Colorado Springs.
Hurricane Isaac Equine Rescues Chronicled
The Louisiana State Animal Response Team rescued numerous of horses from the storm and its aftermath.
International Equine Disease Report, Second Quarter 2012
Equine influenza, equine herpesvirus, strangles, contagious equine metritis, and confirmed around the world.
New Bolton Center Receives Grant from TCA
The TCA approved a grant of $11,323 for the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center.
Researchers Examine Link between Salmonella and Colic
Predictors of Salmonella shedding in horses identified to allow earlier biosecurity intervention.
Equine Guelph to Offer Online Equine Nutrition Course
The course will be offered online through the University of Guelph as part of its Equine Welfare Certificate.
Air Movement in Horse Barns
Moving the air inside barns can help improve year-round comfort and air quality for horses and humans.
Salix Accidentally Administered to Horse before Race
A Kentucky state veterinarian accidentally administered furosemide to a racehorse at Keeneland on Oct. 5.
N.Y. Chef takes Horsemeat Off Museum Menu
A chef abandoned his plan to include horsemeat on his menu after some equine welfare advocates opposed it.
Saddle Slip as an Indicator of Hind-Limb Lameness
British researchers learned that saddle slip could indicate subtle or low-grade hind-limb lameness.
Horse Owners Warned that Ragwort in UK “Worse than Ever”
Ragwort is a poisonous weed for horses which results resulting in liver damage and, sometimes, death.
Commentary: Paynter–A Profile in Courage
Steve Haskin shares his thoughts on racehorse Paynter’s multiple medical battles and his recovery.
Understanding Equine Vision
Basic comprehension of equine vision can help owners better understand why their horses act the way they do.
Is it Too Late to Vaccinate my Horse?
Life-threatening diseases are out there, and the best way to help protect your horse is to vaccinate.
EIA in Germany Affects Prominent French Horse Race
A horse stabled at the same racing center as the 4-year-old filly recently tested positive EIA.
Study Examines Most ‘Physically Effective Fiber’ for Horses
Forage-only diets provide horses with more physically effective fiber than hay-and-concentrate diets.
