Latest News – The Horse
Equine Welfare Advocates Issue Slaughter Argument Challenge
A reward will be given to anyone who makes convincing argument in favor of reviving U.S.-based horse slaughter
Furosemide ‘Myths’ Discussed at HBPA Convention
Panelists said there is no scientific evidence supporting a ban on the use of furosemide on race day.
California EHV-1 Case Total Rises to Five
All affected horses are quarantined on their home property and are receiving veterinary care.
Major Equine Survey Planned for Kentucky
The survey will include all breeds and disciplines of horses, as well as ponies, mules, and donkeys.
EHV-1 Inactivated Vaccine Efficacy Tested (AAEP 2011)
Past studies showed that vaccines were only sometimes effective in preventing development of viremia.
Commentary: Making a Difference with Equine Experience
Make a difference in someone’s life by sharing your equine expertise and passion.
Vets and Horse Owners Team Up for New Deworming Strategy
One veterinarian combined a barbecue and fecal egg testing to educate clients on a new deworming strategy.
Persimmon Ingestion and Colic: A Retrospective Study
Persimmon fibers and seeds can create an obstruction in the GI tract, resulting in serious impaction colic.
CSU Names New Dean of CVMBS
Colorado State University has announced that Mark Stetter, DVM, Dipl. ACZM, has been named dean of the CVMBS.
Biosecurity Can Help Prevent Spread of EHV-1 Infections
It’s never too late to implement biosecurity protocol to help protect horses from potentially fatal diseases.
Control Placentitis to Minimize Late-Term Abortion Chances
Veteran broodmares are at risk of placentitis, partly due to anatomic changes from previous foalings.
Virginia Horse Confirmed Positive for Rabies
The horse resided in Patrick County, located near the North Carolina state line.
ATA to Host International Horse Transport Conference
The conference will take place March 18-21 and will cover a wide variety of transport-related topics.
Pennsylvania Draft Horse Death Probed
The Belgian horse was competing in a horse pulling competition at a show when it showed signs of distress.
California Confirms Three Cases of Neurologic EHV-1
The horses are currently quarantined on their home premises and are receiving veterinary treatment.
Stored Semen Processing Method Evaluated
A scaled-up single layer centrifugation method improved stored semen quality.
