Latest News – The Horse
Pennsylvania’s First Case of WNV in 2012 Confirmed
The first case of the season of WNV was reported last week in a horse in Northampton County, Pa.
April Wild Horse, Burro Advisory Board Meeting to be Webcast
The National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board meeting April 23-24 in Reno, Nev., can be viewed online.
Understanding Breeding Soundness Exams for Stallions
Breeding soundness exams should include a physical exam, a genitalia exam, a libido exam, and a semen exam.
UHC’s Operation Gelding Program Assists 32 Horses in March
Since the program’s founding in August 2011, Operation Gelding clinics have castrated 406 horses to date.
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.
