Latest News – The Horse
Horses Displaced by Texas Floods Return Home
The horses were evacuated after heavy, persistent rains caused nearby bayous and creeks to flood.
Show Jumper Presley Boy in Intensive Care with Laminitis
The stallion worked July 5 before developing colic and endotoxemia that night. He remains in intensive care.
Entries in for London 2012 Olympic Equestrian Events
Athletes from 40 countries on six continents will compete in the London Olympic equestrian events.
Injured TLAER Horse on the Mend
Torque sustained no neurologic deficits as a result of the injury and continues to respond well to treatment.
SAU Scholarship Honors Stolen, Slain Horse
Credit Card, a 15-year-old sorrel Quarter Horse, was stolen and killed last year.
McDonnell Speaks at Australian Equine Vet Conference
McDonnell spoke on how to interpret behavioral changes in horses, and which ones could have physical causes.
Surge of Pigeon Fever Cases Reported in Texas
With summer and fly season in full swing, horse owners should learn about pigeon fever.
Hendra Quarantines Lifted in Ingham and Rockhampton, Qld.
The properties where there were confirmed cases of hendra virus in May were released from quarantine July 12.
Horse-Related Injuries Among Humans Evaluated
A recent study revealed a “disproportionately high accident rate” in humans working with and around horses.
Purina Recalls Certain Lots of WellSolve Horse Feed
Land O’Lakes Purina Feed, LLC, has initiated a voluntary recall of specific lots of WellSolve horse feed.
Tips for Greener Horse Trails
Its summertime and we’re hitting the trails! But even on the trails there are things we horse owners can do to reduce our impact on
Three Horses Die in 2012 Calgary Stampede Race Event
Three horses in one chuckwagon team died, one was injured, and two did not sustain injuries in the accident.
Bramlage Issues Statement on Racehorse Medications, Injuries
Bramlage served as the AAEP On-Call veterinarian for this year’s Triple Crown races.
Texas Horse Tooth Etching Case Closed
The case has been closed unless new information emerges, according to one Texas law enforcement officer.
Federal Racing Medication Regulation Gets Push, With Caveats
Federal regulation of horse racing medications was the topic of a July 12 congressional hearing.
Forage-Based Total Mixed Rations: Economical and Effective
Forage-based total mixed rations (TMRs) can offer an economical and effective horse feed option.
