Latest News – The Horse
RVC Receives Life-Size Horse Model for Student Teaching
The London Fire Brigade donated the horse as a thanks for large animal handling training the RVC provides.
KHC Seeking Information on Equine Tornado Victims
The number of horses lost or injured as a result of the storms is still uncertain.
Countdown to London 2012 Olympic Games Enters Final 100 Days
Two hundred riders and horses will be competing in jumping, dressage, and three-day eventing at the Olympics.
Genomic Research for Equine Performance Indicators
A team of French researchers might be hot on the trail to genomic evaluation of performance.
Running for a (Horsey) Cause
Over the winter I have been training for my very first half marathon (13.1 miles), which I am running April 28 in Louisville, Ky., as
Equine Guelph Introduces Equine Welfare Certificate Program
Content will include housing, management practices, and procedures that can affect the well being of horses.
Single Layer Centrifugation Benefits in Horse Breeding
SLC can help breeders address problems associated with breeding both stallions and mares.
KHC Supports Gelding Clinic at Kentucky Horse Park
Sixteen colts or stallions were gelded at the March 10 low-cost gelding clinic.
Calif. State Veterinarian Recommends Equine WNV Vaccinations
In 2011, 15 horses in California were confirmed positive for WNV; four of those 15 were euthanized.
Exercise-Induced Inflammation and Injury in Racehorses
One researcher relayed that it could be possible to identify horses at risk for injury before accidents occur.
Alternatives to Buying New Farm Equipment
The list of equipment needed to manage a horse property is long, and sometimes overwhelming, especially for those just starting out. Not only is new
Evidence-Based Equine Sarcoid Treatments Reviewed
While there are many sarcoid treatment options available, no modality is 100% effective for curing these common equine tumors. One researcher recently reviewed the strategies and noted that no matter the vet’s approach, it must be aggressive.
BLM Selects Wild Horse Ecosanctuary Location for Analysis
The proposal was submitted by Saving America’s Mustangs, a nonprofit organization formed by Madeleine Pickens.
Pigeon Fever in Horses Update
The Texas Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory tallied more than 150 positive pigeon fever cultures in 2011.
Horse Breeder Accused of Misappropriating $30 Million
Prosecutors accuse Crundwell of misappropriating more than $30 million in city revenue between 2006 and 2012.
Situational Awareness
Do you know what is going on around you most of the time? Are you aware of the smells, the sounds, and the sights around
