Latest News – The Horse
AAEP On Call Team to Support Belmont Stakes Telecasts
An equine veterinarian will be on call to provide timely health reports to the media on the equine athletes.
Managing Equine Genetic Disorders with Nutrition
Managing diet can help alleviate signs of some equine genetic disorders, such as PSSM and HYPP.
I’ll Have Another Draws Post 11 for Belmont
I’ll Have Another, bidding to become the 12th winner of the Triple Crown, will break from post 11.
New Jersey Horse Euthanized after Contracting EEE
The mare received the first in a series of two planned EEE vaccinations from a private veterinarian in May.
Ky. Salix Town Hall Meeting: More Questions Than Answers
Roughly 15 individuals commented on the KHRC Salix phase-out proposal, with only one in support of the measure
Rood & Riddle, Merial to Host Gastroscopy Event June 11-12
The event will take place June 11-12 at the Kentucky Horse Park during the County Heir horse show.
More Charges Filed in SAU Stolen Horse Case
Wendi Cox and William “Billy” Hamilton, Jr., are both facing charges in connection with the case.
Pick a Term, Any Term
A few weeks ago, I attended the Kentucky Equine Research (KER) Convention to cover presentations by a number of great veterinarians, researchers, and equine nutritionists.
Investigative Timeline
One of the perks of writing for an audience of sharp readers is that your comments often raise questions that never had occurred to me.
How To Poultice Your Horse’s Hoof
Sharon Spier, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, University of California, Davis, shows you how to apply a poultice to your horse’s hoof to combat hoof abscesses.
June Designated as Colic Awareness Month
Crusade Against Equine Colic was founded to prompt discussions about the potentially deadly disease.
Exertional Muscle Disorders Topic of 2012 Milne Lecture
Stephanie Valberg, DVM, PhD, is the first female to deliver the Milne State-of-the-Art Lecture.
Two More Queensland Horses, Dog Test Positive for Hendra
The newly equine confirmed cases reside on the same property on which a horse died of hendra last week.
Florida Mare Found Butchered
A Florida mare belonging to a cancer-stricken owner was found dead last month apparently butchered for meat.
Disaster Preparation Reflections
Disaster preparedness is important for all animals, but especially for equids because of their large size, behavior patterns and types, and the requirements for transporting them.
Hindgut Microflora’s Potential Role in Equine Obesity
Researchers now believe the microflora residing in the hindgut could contribute to equine obesity.
