Latest News – The Horse
Why Does My Horse Drool so Much?
Could my horse’s drool be because of an allergy or behavioral problem?
Dressage Rider Facing Possible Sanctions for Prohibited Substances
Isabell Werth is also contending with public fire over schooling a horse in hyperflexion.
Humane Group Unveils Smart Phone App for Cruelty Tipsters
The app allows those who suspect animal cruelty to submit information straight to law enforcement authorities.
Researchers Identify Link between Insulin Resistance, Iron Overload
Researchers speculate that elevated iron (ferritin) levels are a significant risk factor for IR onset.
Ocala EHV-1: Index Case Recovering, No New Cases Reported
HITS reported in a Feb. 25 statement that no new cases of the disease have been detected.
National HBPA to Breeders’ Cup: Keep Salix
The organization voted to endorse the use of race-day furosemide during this year’s Breeders’ Cup races.
European Horsemeat Scandal Expands to Asia
Frozen prepared beef meals in Hong Kong were determined to contain horsemeat last week.
Missouri Court Denies Lay Equine Dentist’s Appeal
A non-veterinarian dentist lost a bid to overturn a court ruling prohibiting her from floating teeth for pay.
Houdini Horse
The Associated Press (AP) went a little easy on the investigative reporting this week when it posted a video of a Friesian named Mariska. She’s
Managing Dehydration, Exhaustion in Horses (AAEP 2012)
With proper management, most horses recover well from dehydration and exhaustion.
Weed of the Month: Buckhorn Plantain
Buckhorn plantain is widespread across North America and is a common plant in various pastures and turf.
Navicular Bone Fragments’ Effect on Lameness
A team evaluated a possible association between distal border fragments of the navicular bone and lameness.
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Kathryn Laura Smith
Smith’s research focused primarily on the neurologic manifestation of equine herpesvirus 1 (EHV-1).
UK Art Museum Features Animal Exhibit
Several of the pieces on display in the diverse collection include equines.
Back Country Horsemen of America Celebrates 40 Years
The organization was founded to aid in the fight to preserve the right to ride horses on public lands.
Rare Vertebral Disease of Foals Described (AAEP 2012)
Although early VOD diagnosis is critical, diagnosis could be confounded by nonspecific signs of the disease.
