Latest News – The Horse
Horse Rescues Share Holiday Wish Lists
When it comes to helping equine welfare groups, knowing what rescue operators need most is key.
Horses Get Star Treatment on War Horse Set
When you’re making horses into movie stars like Steven Spielberg and his crew did with War Horse, it’s important to make peace and fun–not war–with the horse, according to the film’s equine professionals and an international horse behavior expert.
Neurological Disease Mini Symposium: Cervical Stabilization
Brett Woodie, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, of Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital discusses surgical CVM stabilization for wobbler syndrome, as well at post-operative rehabilitation option.
2012 CSU Equine Reproduction Lectures Scheduled
Get in-depth education and hands-on experience in the reproductive management of stallions, mares, and foals.
UK Equine Science Class Assists Equine Therapy Program
Students in the UK equine career preparation raised more than $700 for Angel Heart Farm.
Diagnosing Equine Ataxia: Go Back to Basics
Go back to basics to understand what ataxia is and how to diagnose the cause for ataxia in affected horses.
Equine Reproduction News (AAEP 2011)
The 2011 AAEP convention featured presentations on many aspects of managing fertility in horses including testicular biopsy for stallions, cervical ultrasound exams, cervical wedge procedure for pyometra, and more.
Cushing’s Disease and Equine Metabolic Syndrome
Three veterinarians discuss the challenges of properly diagnosing and treating/managing horses afflicted with equine Cushing’s disease, equine metabolic syndrome, and associated laminitis.
Cushing’s Disease and EMS Horse Course Archived
“Cushing’s Disease and Equine Metabolic Syndrome” was presented by three authorities on the topics.
Horse Physiology Knowledge Helps Protect Animal Health
Owners have a better chance of detecting disease and stress in a horse if they’re familiar with what’s normal.
Californian Charged with Animal Cruelty
A California man is facing animal cruelty charges connected to the alleged neglect of 19 horses.
BLM Amends Nevada Gather Plan
The BLM has agreed to amend part of a contested plan to gather mustangs from herd management areas in Nevada
Using Foot Casts to Manage Laminitis ‘Sinking’ Cases
Prognoses for these cases are often poor, but foot casts might improve survival rates if applied early.
Winter Feed Changes: Use Caution when Adjusting Rations
Horses need more feed to replace energy loss brought about by harsh conditions as the temperature turn colder.
Sweeney Receives 2011 EQUUS Foundation Humanitarian Award
Molly Sweeney has been chosen as the 2011 recipient of The EQUUS Foundation Humanitarian Award.
CSU Equine Reproduction Lab to Begin Rebuilding in 2012
Plans to rebuild the laboratory are in final design stages and construction should begin next summer.
