Latest News – The Horse
In Depth: Evaluating the Upper Respiratory Tract (AAEP 2011)
Veterinarians have fine-tuned numerous methods for evaluating the upper respiratory tract for abnormalities.
When Tornadoes Happen to Horses
This past weekend a spate of tornados hit the Midwest and South, including the heart of Kentucky’s horse country. The random and differential amount of
Horse Owners Assess Tornado Damage, Losses
Forty-two confirmed tornadoes tore through Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Ohio on March 2.
Nonstructural Carb Tolerance in Healthy Horses (AAEP 2011)
“A moderate intake of NSC (30% of total DE) is perfectly fine for non-obese normal horses,” Pagan concluded.
AHP Launches Second Equine Industry Survey
American Horse Publications has launched a second industry survey to gauge trends in the U.S. equine industry.
Western Feed, LLC Recalls Kountry Buffet Horse Feed
The recalled Kountry Buffet 14% horse feed could contain monensin sodium, which can be fatal for horses.
New Equine Fetal Sex Determination Technique Studied
The team achieved up to a 95% accuracy rate by using mares’ blood plasma to determine fetal gender.
Horse Racing Industry in Ontario Under Fire
If slots at racetracks are cut the racing industry will suffer irreparable harm, an industry member said.
Equestrians from 41 Nations Qualify for 2012 London Olympics
Riders from 41 nations have qualified to compete in the equestrian events at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Supporting Limb Laminitis in Casted Horses (AAEP 2011)
Study horses treated with full-limb casts had a fivefold greater risk of developing laminitis.
Equestrian Among 2012 Olympic Hall of Fame Nominees
Among the 18 nominees is William Steinkraus, a member of the U.S. show jumping team at five Olympic Games.
Utah Bill Would Ban Unauthorized Photography on Farms
The bill would forbid photography or videography at agricultural operations without the owner’s permission.
Microstructural Alterations and Navicular Bone Degeneration
Researchers hope to more fully characterize alterations at the microscopic level in diseased navicular bones.
TWH Trainer, Three Others Indicted on HPA Violations
Trainer Jackie L. McConnell and three others are accused of violating the HPA by soring horses.
Suture Material Matters for Abdominal Incisions (AAEP 2011)
Researchers compared different suture materials’ integrity for closing abdominal incisions from colic surgery.
BHA Announces Amendments to Whip Rules
One board member said “there is not a welfare problem associated with the use of the cushioned whip.”
