Latest News – The Horse
Fertilization and Early Pregnancy Loss in Mares
One of the most important causes of embryo loss during early gestation is post-breeding endometritis.
Lawmakers, Celebrities Urge Anti-Slaughter Bill Passage
Celebrities and animal welfare group representatives gathered to promote anti-slaughter legislation last week.
Grayson-Jockey Club Funds Vaccination Immune Response Study
This project will evaluate NSAIDs’ effect on a horse’s ability to benefit from a commercial influenza vaccine.
Gluck Releases Third Research Report
The University of Kentucky Gluck Equine Research Foundation published its 2011 Research Report in late March.
Ideally Speaking–Owning a Horse
After buying a horse, reality sets in, and the owner realizes that even one horse is a lot of responsibility and hard work.
Case Studies in Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM)
Dr. Steve Reed of Rood & Riddle presents case studies and videos of horses with Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM), offering insight on diagnosis and treatment from the clinician’s perspective.
Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event: The Role of Veterinarians
Dr. Chris Newton of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital discusses his experiences tending to horses at North America’s only 4* three-day event, the Kentucky Rolex, as well as the role of veterinarians in general.
Rabies Confirmed in Florida Horse
An infected horse can show behavioral changes such as drowsiness, depression, fear, or aggression.
Horse Council Sets National Issues Forum
The forum will address marketing initiatives for the equine industry as well as changes in federal advocacy.
Tendon Lesions in Horses: Treatment and Prognosis
Even the tiniest leg laceration can have dire consequences for nearby tendons if left untreated.
Lawsuit Challenges AQHA Cloned Horse Registration Policy
Rule 227(a) prohibits cloned horses or their offspring from being included in the AQHA breed registry.
Kentucky Derby Hopeful Receives Shock Wave Therapy
I’ll Have Another, a hopeful for the 2012 Kentucky Derby, recently underwent shock wave therapy on his back.
RMTC Discusses Racing Medications, Names Interim Director
The board discussed clenbuterol use in racing, firocoxib thresholds, and other horse health related topics.
Gluck Center Researchers to Speak at KER Conference
Martin Nielsen, DVM, PhD, Dipl. EVPC, and Amanda Adams, PhD, will present at the conference.
Across the Pond
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about the workings of Kentucky’s equine activity law. This is how a somewhat similar equine-related personal injury claim
Common Upper Respiratory Disorders and Treatments
Is your horse a noisy and uncomfortable breather? Does he struggle to breathe when you’re riding? Is his performance suffering because of it?
