Latest News – The Horse
Lloyd’s of London: 30 Years of Support for UK Vet Science
Lloyd’s of London recently presented the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture a check for $45,000.
UC Davis Lecture Addresses Foot Shape, Shoeing Lame Horses
Sue Dyson, MA, VetMB, PhD, DEO, FRCVS, and Chris Gregory, CJF, FWCF, will present at the lecture in January.
Efficacy of High-Intensity Training for Racehorses
One common training method might not be as effective at conditioning racehorses as once thought.
Rutgers ESC Announces 2012 Spirit of the Horse Award Winner
Liz Durkin sponsored R.U. Levi, a Wobbler syndrome-afflicted Mustang who now serves as a teaching horse.
Slower Feeding is Safer Feeding for Horses
A better equine feeding system will offer small amounts of grain and forage over many hours.
Beanie–A Public Servant
Despite a life fraught with challenges, the mare has stood tall, both literally and figuratively, and many people have reaped the rewards of her kindness and perseverance.
Healing the Hoof During Therapy or Layup
Farriers can help devise a hoof care plan to helps a performance horse return to work as soon as possible.
Cohen Discusses Epidemiology at AAEP Convention
Veterinarians use the principles of evidence-based medicine when they diagnose patients.
Equitarian Outreach Table Topic (AAEP 2011)
The Equitarian Initiative educates veterinarians interested in helpding working equids worldwide.
Outbreak Alert Helps in Fighting Equine Disease
Since June 2011, the program has provided notification of more than 500 equine disease reports to subscribers.
Pigeon Fever Cases in Reported in Louisiana Horses
More than 30 cases of pigeon fever in horses have been recently identified in Louisiana.
BLM Releases Triple B Gather Review Results
There was no consensus among welfare authorities that animals were treated inhumanely during the gather.
New Gene Chip Could Help Detect, Treat WNV in Horses
Researchers developed a “brain and immunity chip” to characterize molecular changes in the equine brain.
Track Veterinarians See Progress in Equine Health, Safety
The racing industry is making significant progress in identifying causes for equine injuries, two vets agree.
Effect of Bit Type on Performance Horses Evaluated
Regardless of the bit used, each horse’s performance remained constant in the two dressage tests.
Texas Authorities Probe Deadly Barn Fire
Fire authorities in Harris County, Texas, are investigating a barn fire that killed 11 horses.
