Latest News – The Horse
2011’s Top Equine Studies (AAEP Convention 2011)
Drs. Patrick M. McCue, Scott E. Palmer, and Steve Reed presented the top studies in equine reproduction, surgery, and medicine during the 2011 AAEP Convention’s Kester News Hour in San Antonio, Texas.
Ambulatory Medicine (AAEP Convention 2011)
Jaw fracture repair (with David A Wilson, DVM) and handling foaling dystocia on the farm (with David Freeman, DVM) are tackled during the 2011 AAEP Convention in San Antonio, Texas
AAEP 2011 Convention Coverage
Our in-depth coverage of the 2011 American Association of Equine Practitioners convention (Nov. 17-20 in San Antonio, Texas) includes summaries of nearly 100 up-to-date presentations and other sessions on all aspects of equine veterinary medicine.
KHC Offers Tornado Disaster Relief to Horse Owners
The KHC and U.S. Equine Disaster Relief Fund are working to provide help for owners impacted by the tornadoes.
Input to Canada’s New Equine Code of Practice Needed
The NFACC is renewing the equine care and welfare guidelines and is seeking industry stakeholder input.
Take Steps Now to Prevent West Nile Virus in Horses
It’s important that horse owners consult their vets about WNV prevention options before mosquito season.
Jockey Club Sets Up Racehorse Injury Reporting Website
More than a dozen racetracks have committed to publishing their statistics from the Equine Injury Database.
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.
