Latest News – The Horse
Effects of Food Deprivation on Horses’ Cardiac Function
Research finds withholding a horse’s feed reduced heart rate and increased atrioventricular block frequency.
Celebrating The Horse in Turkmenistan
Kentucky isn’t the only place where horses are celebrated for their speed. In Turkmenistan the Turkmen Racing Horse Festival is a celebration for horsemen of
Being a Racetrack Veterinarian on Kentucky Derby Day
Dr. Foster Northrop, racetrack practitioner and AAEP member, describes the care veterinarians give Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks horses, along with what it’s like to be a Derby horse vet.
Feds Seek Forfeiture of Crundwell Horses
Horse breeder Crundwell was arrested for allegedly stealing more than $53 million from a small Illinois town.
Kentucky Derby 2012: 20 to Start on May 5
Post time for the Derby is 6:24 p.m. EDT. NBC will offer three hours of Derby coverage from 4-7 p.m.
N.M. Governor to USDA: Deny Horse Processing Plant Permit
Gov. Martinez asked the USDA to consider a state’s opposition when deciding whether to approve an application.
Race-Day Drugs, Regulation Discussed by Panel
Furosemide, also known as Salix or Lasix, is the only therapeutic medication widely used on race day.
Equine Gait Abnormalities as a Diagnostic Tool
Some disorders produce gait abnormalities and lamenesses that aid in a quick and accurate diagnosis.
UMD Offers Horse Ownership Week Education Opportunities
The educational opportunities and Responsible Horse Ownership Week take place May 14-20.
DOL Withdraws Proposed Child Labor Rules on Farms
The rule would have effectively barred employees under 16 from working in most agricultural capacities.
Key Veterinary Issues Covered at 2012 FEI Sports Forum
Topics included vet regulations, blood during competition, international movement of horses, and cloning.
Two N.M. Horses Test Positive for Vesicular Stomatitis
Two horses in Otero County, N.M., tested positive for the reportable disease vesicular stomatitis on April 30.
Uterine Therapy Options in Broodmares
Accurate diagnosis can allow effective treatment of uterine conditions in broodmares to improve fertility.
Litigating The Derby
With the Run for the Roses just around the corner, here’s an interestingÑand potentially lucrativeÑDerby party bet: How many of the 137 Derby winners listed
Compounding Drugs
There are two main types of pharmaceutical drugs: those manufactured by pharmaceutical companies and are FDA approved; and those that are “compounded” by either a licensed veterinarian or pharmacist. In equine medicine, compounded drugs are only considered if a horse needs to be treated with a medication but no FDA-approved formulation is licensed for horses.
Equine Lameness Detection
Some veterinarians are adding a new tool to their lameness diagnosis arsenal
