Latest News – The Horse
Similar but Different: Equine Cushing’s Disease and EMS
Test for the common endocrine disorders Cushing’s disease and equine metabolic syndrome and treat accordingly.
Keeping Your Horse Farm Afloat
Set up a communications plan to help your farm or business survive in the event of a disaster.
Managing Equine Cushing’s Disease
Certain feeding strategies can help your horse weather equine Cushing’s disease.
Researchers Review Dopamine-Equine Stereotypy Relationship
A dopamine modulation dysfunction could be a risk factor for equine stereotypic behavior development.
FEI, OIE Unite to Improve High Performance Horse Transport
The groups’ aim is to invoke globally standardized testing and quarantine requirements for performance horses.
Two Charged in California Horse Beating Incident
Two California men are facing charges for allegedly beating a horse in the head with a sledgehammer.
Strict Protocols in Place for Belmont Stakes Contenders
The NYSRWB issued protocols for Belmont horses, including a stakes barn at which all horses must reside.
2012 AHC National Issues Forum Taking Place June 26
The Forum will feature updates on important initiatives undertaken by major organizations in the last year.
Horses Doing Good … In Their Own Way
I have two different stories to share of two different horses doing good in their own equine way. One saved an actor and the other
Study Examines Post-Anesthetic Myelopathy in Horses
Post-anesthetic myelopathy is a rare but deadly complication of general anesthesia in horses.
Record Holder Rapid Redux Retires to Old Friends
Thoroughbred Rapid Redux holds the modern North American record of 22 consecutive wins.
French Equine Influenza Outbreak Stabilizing
Only four Normandy breeding farms are under quarantine for the disease and events are continuing as planned.
Equine Identification Webinar Now Archived
Presenter Monty McInturff, DVM, discussed a number of topics relating to equine identification.
Two Hendra Virus Cases Confirmed in Queensland
Queensland authorities are managing two new hendra virus cases after positive test results came in last night.
Nutritional Support for Injured Equine Athletes
Although injured horses need time off, they could need greater amounts of some nutrients than during training.
N.J. Assembly Passes Bill Banning Horse Processing
The bill would prohibit anyone from knowingly slaughtering a horse or selling horsemeat for human consumption.
