Latest News – The Horse
Drought Blamed for Spike in Pigeon Fever Cases
Some veterinarians say they saw many cases in drought-plagued 2011 as they would see in five years.
Biosecurity e-Session Date Announced by Equine Guelph
A two-week Equine Biosecurity e-Session will be available April 16 – 29 for $75 (plus HST) per person.
Neonatal Isoerythrolysis in Foals
Prevention is key to avoiding neonatal isoerythrolysis, or destruction of a newborn foal’s red blood cells.
London Olympics 2012: In the Shadow of Kings
The equestrian portion of the London Olympic Games will play out against a backdrop of history and royalty.
Innovations in Manure Management
Turn your mismanaged manure pile into an asset with these new technologies.
Your Horse’s Breathing: Roaring, Coughing, and Bleeding
A rundown of respiratory diseases commonly observed in performance horses.
Equine Metabolism
The horse’s metabolic processes provide the body with the fuels it needs to sustain itself.
Tongue Games
My horse sticks out his tongue when he plays with his buddies. Why does he do it?
Hand-Feeding Treats
Hand-feeding treats creates the nuisance of horses and ponies constantly nudging and nipping at people.
2012 Olympics: 23 Nations Qualify for Paralympic Games
Para-Dressage riders from 23 nations have qualified to take part in the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Colorado Lawmakers Nix Animal Abuser Registry Bill
A bill that would have established a registry for convicted animal abusers in Colorado failed in committee.
Proper Use of Antibiotics for Uterine Infections (AAEP 2011)
Ensure a bacterial infection that will respond to antibiotics is actually present before beginning treatment.
Imprinting: The Great Debate
When it comes to equine education (training), horse owners face as many conflicting viewpoints as new parents.
Horses and Cattle and Pigs, Oh My
It wasn’t The Jungle, Upton Sinclair’s scathing indictment of the meatpacking industry a century ago, but it was the next best thing. In January 2008,
ELCR Awarded Dougherty Foundation Grant
The funds will be used to produce and disseminate educational materials for horsemen and women.
UHC Operation Gelding Continues into 2012
The UHC’s Operation Gelding program has aided in gelding 359 colts or stallions to date.
