Latest News – The Horse
National Association of Trailer Manufacturers – Current and Future
The Animal Transport Association (ATA) was able to meet with Clint Lancaster of the National Association of Trailer Manufacturers (NATM), who gave a presentation on
AHP Seeks Participation in Second Equine Industry Survey
AHP is seeking participation in its second Equine Industry Survey to gauge trends in the U.S. equine industry.
Looking Back: 2011 EHV-1 Outbreak
More than 2,000 horses were exposed to EHV-1 during the 2011 outbreak, which originated in Ogden, Utah.
Effects of Behavior-Modifying Drug Investigated (AAEP 2011)
Fluphenazine, a human antipsychotic drug, has drawbacks that often preclude its use in horses.
Horse Transport at Sea
George Winegar, past president, Robert D. Campball award winner, and a member of Animal Transportation Association since its inception, gave an overview of historical horse
UF’s 2012 Healthy Horses Conference Scheduled for April 28
Topics will include an equine herpesvirus update, rehabilitating lameness injuries, and preventative care.
Delayed Suturing for Equine Lower Limb Wounds (AAEP 2011)
Delayed wound closure involves suturing wounds four to five days after injury.
Groups Ask FDA to Prevent Companion Horse Processing
The groups contend drugs administered during the horses’ lives make them unsuitable for human consumption.
Jockey Club Seeks Tougher Equine Medication Rules
Broad adoption of the new medication policies hinges on action by regulators in all racing jurisdictions.
EHV-1 Reported in Washington State
The four EHV-1 positive horses are from two separate facilities, both of which are under voluntary quarantine.
Welcoming New Horse Owners Into the Herd
This is how it starts. That’s what I thought last night when a past colleague told me about her young daughter leasing a horse for
Making Good Welfare Assessments During Equine Transport
Cyril Roy, currently completing his PhD at the Atlantic Veterinary College, gave an overview of his research into making good welfare assessments of horses during and after
Alternative Treatment for “Roaring” in Horses (AAEP 2011)
Researchers recently assessed the feasibility of functional electrical stimulation in roarers.
BLM Seeking Bids for New Wild Horse Management Contracts
Bait trapping involves setting up panels and luring animals into the confined area with an attractant.
Rood & Riddle to Provide Veterinary Services in New York
Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital will open a satellite ambulatory division in upstate New York effective April 1.
N.Y. Racehorse Fatality Database to Open to Public
The database will include information about racehorse deaths, injuries, and incidents in New York.
