Latest News – The Horse
Understanding Chronic Pain
Chronic pain can’t be ignored, as it negatively impacts both a horse’s physiology and his mental health.
A Bucket List Blunder
Back in 2007, a movie called The Bucket List hit theatres and people from all over the world were introduced–or reintroduced–to the concept of creating
Endometritis in Mares
Discussion of endometritis in mares, what causes it, and how it’s treated with Mats Troedsson, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACT, ECAR, chairman of the department of veterinary sciences at the Gluck Equine Research Center, University of Kentucky.
Georgia Horse Shootings Probed
One horse was killed and another was injured as a result of being shot in their pasture earlier this month.
Florida Pari-Mutuel Barrel Racing Set to Begin Dec. 1
Gretna Racing’s Dec. 1 card will include 11 races in a head-to-head bracket format.
Soaking Hay: How Much Sugar Is Actually Removed?
According to one team of researchers, WSC reduction varies depending on how long the hay is submerged.
U.S. Horse Processing Could Resume Soon
One proponent believes horse processing in the United States could resume before the end of the year.
AAEP Convention Attracts 6,400 to San Antonio
Nearly 6,400 veterinary professionals, guests, and exhibitors attended the 2011 meeting.
Sentimental Journey, Part 2
When lawyers talk about a “slippery slope,” they mean this: a small change in policy that sounds good but that leads inexorably to something bad.
AAEP Convention Attendees Assist at Therapeutic Riding Cente
Laura Smiley grasped the waistline of 13-year-old Branbt Franco’s jeans as they paced along a fencel
Investigative Behavior’s Influence on Horse Jumping
Investigative behavior applied to training can help jumping horses gain confidence when faced with new jumps.
Pfizer Participates in the 2011 AAEP Annual Convention
Pfizer Animal Health participated as a sponsor of the AAEP Foundation Celebration and various table topics.
KHRC Chief Steward Dismissed In Midst of Investigation
Veitch was the subject of an investigation into Life At Ten’s running in the 2010 Breeders’ Ladies’ Classic.
AAEP Foundation Announces Laminitis Research Campaign
The first of multiple studies in the laminitis research campaign is already under way at Texas A&M.
NSAIDs and Competition: The Rules are Changing
Effective Dec. 1, individuals competing in USEF-sanctioned events must be aware of new rules on NSAID useage.
Sparks Fly at 2011 Cornell Farrier Conference
Certified farriers offered hands-on instruction in blacksmithing, tool-making, and horseshoe preparation.
