Latest News – The Horse
The Also-Rans
One of the comments to last week’s “Best Of” column asked about interesting topics that didn’t make the Top Five of 2011. With one exception,
Laminitis 2011 Conference
Through a series of scientific, practical, and owner-oriented programs, presenters covered issues such as lameness detection, pain management, shoeing strategies, and treatment methods.
Breathing Easy Key to Equine Performance and Health
The respiratory system can be a major cause of poor performance or premature retirement from competition.
Gelding Clinic to be Held in Kentucky March 10
The Kentucky Horse Park (KHP), located in Lexington, Ky., will play host to a free gelding clinic on March 10.
Indiana Authorities Probe Horse Shooting
Authorities in Marshall County are seeking whoever is responsible for shooting and killing a foal last month.
Former Mustang Trainer Released on Parole
Meduna was convicted on 145 animal cruelty charges involving the mistreatment of BLM mustangs.
Seasonal Effects on Texas Cushing’s Test Results (AAEP 2011)
Season variations in ACTH levels are found in some geographic areas, while no changes take place in others.
Four New Medication Detection Times Announced by BHA
The British Horseracing Authority announced in late 2011 four new detection times for common medications.
Leguillette’s Papers Selected as Clinically Relevant at AAEP
The University of Calgary assistant professor wrote two papers presented in the Kester News Hour.
Respiratory Diseases Table Topic (AAEP 2011)
Topics covered included pleuropneumonia, equine multinodular pulmonary fibrosis, and lower airway inflammation
Californian Facing Multiple Animal Cruelty Charges
A California man is facing felony animal cruelty charges for the alleged neglect of 32 horses and a donkey.
Dysphagia in Horses Difficult to Diagnose
There are more than 100 possible causes for dysphagia–the inability to swallow–in horses.
Genetic Testing Options Expanded for APHA Horses in 2012
Testing options include a comprehensive coat color package and a comprehensive disease diagnostic package.
Study Confirms Horseback Riding has Human Health Benefits
British Horse Society-commissioned research confirmed that horseback riding regularly is good for human health
Top 5 Horse Health Resolutions to Keep in 2012
Find out if your horse health resolutions made TheHorse.com’s top five New Year’s resolutions.
Genetic Selection for Equine Health and Performance
Understanding genetic determinants for health conditions can help us identify and manage predisposed horses.
