Latest News – The Horse

Study Evaluates Unintentional Weight Loss in Horses
Researchers pinpointed a definitive cause of weight loss in 60% of evaluated cases.

Training Program Aims to Improve Irish Horse Welfare
The training taught attendees how to accurately assess the welfare state of and care for seized horses.
Thoroughbred Charities of America to Present Awards
Breeder/owner Frank Stronach and the Belmont Child Care Association will be honored with TCA awards.
Commentary: Eye on the Racehorse Safety, Welfare Summit
Eric Mitchell shares his thoughts on the recently completed Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit.

Annotating the Equine Genome
Researchers are taking the next step and asking questions about the information the equine genome contains.
Whatever You Do, Don’t Panic
Have you considered impact your behavior and habits have on your horses? Are they cranky, flighty and upset all the time? Or calm, happy and

Reward Offered for Information on Northstar’s Attack
Northstar was grazing in his pasture when someone doused him with an unknown accelerant and set him on fire.
UC Davis Welcomes Equine Reproduction Specialists
Following a two-year hiatus due to retirements, the VMTH Equine Reproduction Service returns to full strength.

Racehorse It’s Tricky Retired due to Condylar Fracture
The 4-year-old filly sustained the beginnings of a condylar fracture in her right hind leg during a workout.
AQHA Suspends Racing Trainers Following Drug Violations
The trainers were recently involved in medication violations in Louisiana and New Mexico.

Preventing Emerging Equine Disease
Dr. Richard Newton of the Animal Health Trust, in Newmarket, U.K., describes how countries prevent emerging equine diseases and how horse owners and veterinarians can help.

Diagnosing Equine Neck Conditions
Neurologic signs, weakness, gait changes, and forelimb lameness can all point to an equine neck condition.

2013 First-Time FEI Horse Registration: Microchips Required
Beginning Jan. 1, 2013, all horses newly-registered with the FEI must be microchipped.
WSU Lecture: Assessing Equine Heart Murmur Significance
Veterinarians can earn 1 CE hour for attending the Nov. 6 webinar.

Eye Evaluation in Equine Prepurchase Exams
While not all eye anomalies are detrimental to vision, others can cause sale talks to cease.
Schofield Lecture features Equine Neurology Researcher
I.G. Joe Mayhew, BVSc, FRCVS, PhD, Dipl ACVIM, ECVN, will present the Nov. 14 lecture.



