Latest News – The Horse
UC Davis, Texas A&M Team Up for Large Animal Rescue Course
When the animals that are in need of rescue weigh more than 1,000 pounds and are frightened, rescue operations quickly become complicated and dangerous for both the animal and the rescuer.
Racehorse Paynter Recovers from Laminitis, Fighting Colitis
Paynter has “beaten laminitis” and will be able to race again if he beats colitis, his owner said Sept. 21.
EEE Found in New Hampshire Horse
A horse in the Hillsborough County town of Derry was confirmed positive for Eastern equine encephalitis.
FEI President Named First OIE Goodwill Ambassador
President HRH Princess Haya has been appointed to serve as the OIE’s first Goodwill Ambassador.
Study: Fruiting Trees a Major Equine Hendra Virus Risk
Hendra virus risk can be significantly reduced by keeping horses away from fruiting or flowering trees.
Factors Complicating Return to Work after Colic Surgery
Common complications included surgical incision herniation, pre-existing lameness, and laminitis.
Equine Guelph Releases Report on 3-D Ultrasound Research
Chalmers’ goal is to provide owners with a reliable and inexpensive way to screen horses for roaring.
Burned Pennsylvania Horse Receiving Treatment at OSU
The horse arrived at The Ohio State University on Sept. 5 after being burned in his pasture on Aug. 26.
Commentary: Following Up on the Salix-Free Racing Pledge
Trainers managing Salix-free horses noted that none of them have shown signs of bleeding after races so far.
Encourage Horses to Pass Scary Objects, Scientists Recommend
Encouraging a horse to approach a scary object led to less stress when faced with the same situation later on.
Reward Offered in Chicago Police Horse Injury Case
Police offered a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of those responsible.
Down With Mosquitoes
How have you been addressing West Nile virus prevention in your horse(s)? How have you tackled mosquito source reduction in your barn area?
Kentucky’s Twelfth Equine WNV Case of 2012 Confirmed
The unvaccinated 5-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse gelding from Garrad County was euthanized Sept. 18.
McConnell to Pay Fines, Serve Probation in Horse Soring Case
Jackie McConnell will pay $75,000 in fines, serve three years probation, and perform community service.
2012 Equine Endocrinology Summit: Laminitis Q & A
Don Walsh, DVM, answers questions about The 2012 Equine Endocrinology Summit and how it relates to laminitis.
Ask the Vet LIVE: Equine Cushing’s Disease (PPID) Archived
The recording of TheHorse.com’s Ask the Vet LIVE event on equine Cushing’s disease (PPID) from Sept. 18, 2012.
