Latest News – The Horse
Managing Inflammatory Airway Disease in Horses (AAEP 2011)
Inflammatory airway disease is a top cause of decreased performance and affects up to 50% of equine athletes.
Oregon Horse Processing Plant Planned
n addition to the processing plant, the project includes an onsite equine “Rescue and Rejuvenation Program.”
Grayson-Jockey Club Funds 2012 Veterinary Research Projects
Research topics include foal pneumonia, laminitis, vitamin D’s role in immunity, and stem cell therapy.
California Confirms Two Cases of Non-Neurologic EHV-1
Published reports indicate that both horses recently attended the HITS Desert Horse Show in Thermal, Calif.
New York Thoroughbred Groups to Aid Retired Racehorses
The new group is designed to expand options for ex-racehorses and the demand for the breed in horse shows.
Equines Dressed to the Nines
My horse Dorado and I have a slight difference of opinion of how dirty he should be when he comes in from the field to
Equine Electrolyte Use and Gastric Emptying (AAEP 2011)
An effective electrolyte supplement replaces ion and water loss during exercise, one researcher said.
HBO Cancels ‘Luck’ After Third Horse Death
The show faced criticism after the first two horses died in racing accidents during season one filming.
Initial Missouri Horse Processing Plant Site Nixed
Developers cited high site preparation costs as the reason for abandoning the Mountain Grove location.
Vaccinate Early to Combat Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis
With its high mortality rate and lack of effective treatment, EEE poses a serious threat to the horse health.
Supportive Care for Foals with Pharyngeal Dysfunction
A recent study suggests that with supportive care affected foals can lead healthy and productive lives.
Improved Test for Equine Ovarian Tumor Diagnosis (AAEP 2011)
A recent study showed anti-Mullerian hormone levels is a useful test for detecting granulosa cell tumors.
‘Luck’ Filming Suspended After Third Horse Dies
The animal was being led back to its barn after a veterinary check when the horse reared and fell backwards.
Tornado-Tossed Horse Under Kentucky Veterinarian’s Care
The 6-year-old gelding is recovering after a tornado swept him up from a pasture and dropped him into a house.
Assisted Equine Reproduction Horse Course Archived
Foss explained a number of scientifically advanced assisted reproduction techniques and relayed how they work.
Approach to Assisted Equine Reproduction
Rob Foss, DVM, of Equine Medical Services in Columbia, Mo., discusses equine reproductive technology, including oocyte transfer, embryo cryoperservation, in-vitro oocyte maturation, in-vitro fertilization, intracytoplasmic sperm injection, and more.
