Latest News – The Horse
French Equine Influenza Outbreak Stabilizing
Only four Normandy breeding farms are under quarantine for the disease and events are continuing as planned.
Record Holder Rapid Redux Retires to Old Friends
Thoroughbred Rapid Redux holds the modern North American record of 22 consecutive wins.
Study Examines Post-Anesthetic Myelopathy in Horses
Post-anesthetic myelopathy is a rare but deadly complication of general anesthesia in horses.
Equine Identification: Methods and New Technologies
By reviewing methods of identification, including hot branding, freeze branding, microchipping, drawings/photographs, DNA analysis, lip tattooing, and new iris scan technology, Dr. McInturff will explain the pros and cons of each method.
Equine Advocate Dane Facing TWHBEA Complaint
Details surrounding the complaint must remain confidential until a closed hearing has been completed.
Rollover Accident Kills Three Upper Level Eventing Horses
One horse died at the scene of the accident, while two others were euthanized in the following days.
N.J. Assembly Passes Bill Banning Horse Processing
The bill would prohibit anyone from knowingly slaughtering a horse or selling horsemeat for human consumption.
Nutritional Support for Injured Equine Athletes
Although injured horses need time off, they could need greater amounts of some nutrients than during training.
Medication Follies
The medication mess that’s been a thorn in the side of racing for what seems like forever is getting stranger by the minute. On one
Nominations for 2012 FEI Best Groom Award Open
Nominations for the Federation Equestre Internationale’s (FEI) Best Groom Award are now open.
BEVA to Host Equine Veterinary Practice Management Forum
BEVA will present a forum to help equine veterinary practices get the best out of their business.
New Officers Elected to 2012 ELCR Board of Directors
The Equine Land Conservation Resource (ELCR) has announced new officers to its Board of Directors for 2012.
Understanding Compounded Drugs
The AAEP defines a compounded drug as one that is created by manipulating an existing FDA-approved drug.
June 9 is 2012 International Helmet Awareness Day
International Helmet Awareness Day will proved an opportunity to become more educated on helmet use.
Researcher Studying Ticks’ Role in Fevers of Unknown Origin
Researchers will use samples from horses with fevers of unknown origin to look for tick-borne infections.
Study Identifies Causes for Misbehavior in Pony Club Mounts
Researchers recently identified risk factors for bad behavior in a population of Pony Club horses.
