Latest News – The Horse
Quarter Horse Genome Sequenced
Researchers recently finished sequencing the genome of an 18-year-old Quarter Horse mare called Sugar.
Alltech’s Equine News and Brews Resumes Feb. 23
The 2012 program kicks off on Feb. 23 with “Managing Angular Limb Deformities in the Young Horse.”
Contest to Name Rachel Alexandra’s Colt
Stonestreet Farm will host the winning fan and a guest for a visit with Rachel Alexandra and her colt.
Recombinant Hormones Make Mares Cycle in Winter (AAEP 2011)
Researchers reported success with inducing ovulation in winter anestrous mares via a new hormone therapy.
Expanding the Effort on Equine Rescue
America’s equine rescue resource is much greater than previously reported and is capable of doing vastly more if supported by both the commercial equine industry and private horse owners.
Samples Sought For Donkey Besnoitiosis Research
Further investigations are needed to better understand disease transmission, treatment, and prevention.
Fight Against Equine Infectious Disease Helped by EFC
The Equine Foundation of Canada (EFC) donated funds for the purchase of advanced scientific equipment.
Veitch Suspension Connected to Life At Ten Incident Upheld
The Life At Ten incident ultimately led to the implementation of new veterinary practices in racing.
Industry-Wide Campaign Launched to Help ‘Unwanted’ Horses
“A Home For Every Horse” seeks to place, foster, and sponsor America’s 170,000 unwanted horses.
Resolving Horse Choke with an Antispasmodic Drug (AAEP 2011)
Buscopan has been accepted as effective treatment for simple choke in other countries for 40 years.
Calif., N.C. EHV-1 Quarantines Lifted
State animal health officials quaratined three premises in early to mid-January after confirming EHV-1.
Plan to Reinstate Horse Diving Nixed
Pier owners have abandoned the plan to bring horse diving back to Atlantic City, N.J.
2012 Horse Genome Workshop a Success
Program topics included the genetics involved in cribbing, equine genome comparisons, and more.
AAEP Release Guidelines on Equine Venereal Disease Control
The guidelines focus on controlling the transmission of EAV, CEM, and EHV-1.
Top Medicine Studies of 2011 (AAEP 2011)
A wrap-up of the most important, interesting, or applicable studies to equine medicine from Dr. Steve Reed.
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