Latest News – The Horse
Equine Guelph Receives Grant for Biosecurity Initiative
The “Beat the Bugs” program promotes biosecurity throughout all sectors of the horse industry.
Florida: Still Waiting on Pari-Mutuel Barrel Racing Rules
As Gretna Racing prepares for Florida’s first pari-mutuel barrel racing meet, some issues remain unresolved.
Southern Arkansas University Recovers Four Stolen Horses
Four of five horses stolen from stables at the university earlier this month were found in Oklahoma Nov. 15.
Treating Respiratory Diseases Horse Course Archived
The presentation discussed evidence-based approaches to treating airway disease (such as heaves) in horses.
Proposed FEI ‘Blood Rule’ Discussion Postponed
The FEI Bureau elected to withdraw the proposed modifications from the agenda of the 2011 General Assembly.
2011 FEI General Assembly Discusses ‘Hot’ Topics
Topics discussed include microchips, controversial tack, medication fines, and obligatory postmortem exams.
Evaluating Horse, Rider Biomechanic Interaction
Researchers are learning about the kind of weight and pressure humans put on different parts of horses’ bodies
Hoof Care–Addressing the Individual
The manner in which we deal with equine hoof problems (shoes/no shoes) depends on the individual case.
Do Your Duty
The horrific child sexual abuse scandal that has been festering at Penn State gets worse by the day. Among the legal issues are the state
Treating Lower Respiratory Diseases
Evidence-based approaches to treatment of airway disease in horses such as heaves (recurrent airway obstruction or RAO) and inflammatory airway disease (IAD), with Dr. Laurent Couetil of Purdue University.
AAEP 2011 Convention Preview
Joint therapies, business education, networking, and student career education form the highlights of the 2011 American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention.
Meeting Shows Deep Divide Over Salix Use in Thoroughbreds
There is a decided split between trainers and breeders on the issue of race day furosemide in Thoroughbreds.
Breeders’ Cup 2010: Delay to File Life At Ten Report Sought
The hearing officer in the investigation requested a 30-day extension to complete his report to the KHRC.
Lecture on Causes of Collapse in the Horse Scheduled
On Dec. 6, the New Bolton Center will present “The Collapsing Horse: When it’s the Heart and When it’s Not.”
Blikslager Honored for Work in Equine Pain Management
Blikslager was selected by an international panel chaired by David Hodgson, BVSc, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, FACSM.
Race-Day Medication Pros and Cons Debated
The meeting began with several presentations on furosemide and EIPH, the condition the medication treats.
