Latest News – The Horse
California Non-Neurologic EHV-1: Surveillance Continues
The CDFA recommends owners of potentially exposed horses continue monitoring animals for signs of disease.
Third Eyelid Removal in Horses: Options Compared (AAEP 2011)
Removal of the equine third eye lid using sedation and local anesthesia appears to be safe and effective.
USHJA Joins Unwanted Horse Coalition
The Coalition’s mission is to reduce the number of unwanted horses and to improve their welfare.
Lecture on Identifying an Equine Emergency Scheduled
On April 3, New Bolton Center will present “It’s 10 p.m. and My Horse Isn’t Right: When is it an Emergency?”
Benefits of Casts for Severe Horse Limb Injuries (AAEP 2011)
An equine surgeon described an improved casting technique to reduce cast complications.
Texas Horse Attacker Sought
Texas authorities are seeking whoever is responsible for beating a horse before setting it ablaze.
Top Thoroughbred Sire Fortunate Prospect, 31, Euthanized
The son of Thoroughbred stallion Northern Prospect out of the Lucky Debonair mare Fortunate Bid was 31.
Local Anesthesia’s Effect on MRIs of Horse Feet (AAEP 2011)
Researchers recently examined whether diagnostic anesthesia could skew the results of equine foot MRIs.
New York Thoroughbred Groups to Aid Retired Racehorses
The new group is designed to expand options for ex-racehorses and the demand for the breed in horse shows.
California Confirms Two Cases of Non-Neurologic EHV-1
Published reports indicate that both horses recently attended the HITS Desert Horse Show in Thermal, Calif.
Grayson-Jockey Club Funds 2012 Veterinary Research Projects
Research topics include foal pneumonia, laminitis, vitamin D’s role in immunity, and stem cell therapy.
Oregon Horse Processing Plant Planned
n addition to the processing plant, the project includes an onsite equine “Rescue and Rejuvenation Program.”
Managing Inflammatory Airway Disease in Horses (AAEP 2011)
Inflammatory airway disease is a top cause of decreased performance and affects up to 50% of equine athletes.
Equines Dressed to the Nines
My horse Dorado and I have a slight difference of opinion of how dirty he should be when he comes in from the field to
Vaccinate Early to Combat Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis
With its high mortality rate and lack of effective treatment, EEE poses a serious threat to the horse health.
Initial Missouri Horse Processing Plant Site Nixed
Developers cited high site preparation costs as the reason for abandoning the Mountain Grove location.
