Latest News – The Horse
Rood & Riddle, Alltech Sport Horse Symposium, Nov. 1
Chris Newton, DVM, and Scott Morrison, DVM, will present lectures related to sport horse health.
Breeders’ Cup: Royal Delta’s Laceration Deemed Superficial
The filly sustained the cut entering a stall on the plane that transported her to California from New York.
Kentucky Barn Fire Claims 10 Horses’ Lives
Authorities are still investigating the cause of the deadly fire, but say it does not appear suspicious.
Burn Injuries in Horses
R. Reid Hanson, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, ACVECC, of Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine discusses the treatment of burn injuries in horses.
Tips from the International Conference on Equine Infectious Disease
Last week The Horse’s staff attended the International Conference on Equine Infectious Disease (ICEID) in Lexington, Ky. This six-day event brought together the world’s leaders
Sandy Forces Few Immediate Equine Evacuations
The storm’s actual impact on horse owners might not be realized for days, some emergency responders say.
The Horse Launches Redesigned Website
Based on feedback from users, the new website will offer a cleaner, more efficient user experience.
Global Laminitis Conference Scheduled Nov. 2-3 in Calif.
This year’s event features a horse owner program covering advancements in laminitis research and more.
AAEP On Call Veterinarians to Assist 2012 Breeders’ Cup Races
Larry Bramlage, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, and Wayne McIlwraith, BVSc, PhD, DSc, FRCVS, Dipl. ACVS, will be on hand.
Weathering Hurricanes Gustav and Ike
Relevant lessons are learned from every major disaster to prepare for the next one.
Chicago Teens Accused of Injuring Police Horses
Two youths face charges connected to the alleged injury of horses belonging to the Chicago Police Department.
Florida Town takes Aim at Horse Butchers
New minimum penalties of $3,500 in fines and a year in jail await those convicted of butchering horses.
Installing Rubber Stall Mats
Initially rubber mats are a pricey investment, but they pay for themselves in stall cleaning convenience, reduced bedding costs, and comfort for your horse.
Treating Equine Canker with Topical Cisplatin Chemotherapy
Topical cisplatin chemotherapy yielded promising results for treating canker in a small trial.
Flight Carrying Breeders’ Cup Horses Leaves N.Y.
The flight, rescheduled to 1 a.m. EDT Oct. 29, took off as Hurricane Sandy approached the Northeast.
