Latest News – The Horse
Texas Stable Fire Claims 11 Horses
Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire that left 11 horses dead and several others injured.
Metabolic Syndrome Dangerous for Pregnant Mares (AAEP 2012)
Equine metabolic syndrome can put pregnant mares in an especially precarious in situation.
FEI Continues Equine Doping Crackdown in 2013
The FEI Tribunal delivered a record number of equine doping decisions during the first ten months of 2012.
New Mexico Panel Approves Horse Processing Study
The study will evaluate the feasibility of locating a facility in the state to process horsemeat.
Horsemeat in British, Irish Hamburgers Traced to Poland
Polish food processing plants are believed to be the source of horse-tainted hamburger meat, officials say.
No New EIA Cases Found in Britain
Tests were carried out after a horse in England tested positive for the disease in October 2012.
Top Medicine Studies of 2012 (AAEP 2012)
Dr. Stephen Reed recaps studies on endocrinology, neurologic and muscle disorders, foal health, and more.
AVA: Hendra Virus in South Australia No Surprise to Vets
The organization stresses the need for horse owners across the country to have their horses vaccinated.
Purdue to Host Horseman’s Education Forum
Scheduled lecture topics include MRI and CT, ocular emergencies, foal care, and senior horse care and more.
BLM Board Member Describes Wild Horse, Burro Management (AAEP 2012)
One veterinarian provides insight on BLM wild horse and burro project and the challenges it faces.
BLM to Begin Swasey Wild Horse Gather in Utah
The BLM plans to gather an estimated 262 wild horses, some of which will be re-released after the roundup.
Revised Immigration Rule Could Benefit Horse Industry
A new federal immigration rule will benefit the horse industry, the National HBPA said Jan. 28.
Understanding the OIE’s Role in Disease Prevention
The World Organization for Animal Health?s (OIE) standards help prevent the spread of infectious disease.
New BLM Policies Address Mustang Welfare, Roundup Transparency
The BLM says the new policy directives were developed in response to public concern about animal welfare.
Fact Sheet: Rhodococcus equi
Rhodococcus equi is well known for its ability to cause severe pneumonia in young foals, but it can also cause septic arthritis (infection of joints), osteomyelitis (infection of bones), neonatal diarrhea (enterocolitis), and more.
Joint Supplement Choices
Nutraceuticals such as joint supplements have become popular preventative therapies for equine osteoarthritis.
