Latest News – The Horse
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Elizabeth M. Woodward
Woodward has focused her research on endometrial inflammation after breeding.
Texas Joins Retired Racehorse Group TAKE2
The Paddock Foundation will fund TAKE2 classes at five horse shows in Texas this year.
Study: Nanoparticles to Deliver Therapy for Heaves in Horses
Study of horses with allergies showed a partial remission of allergy signs with nanoparticle administration
Fox-Pitt Jumps Into the Lead at 2012 Rolex Kentucky
William Fox-Pitt (GBR) guided Parklane Hawk to a faultless cross-country round to take over the lead.
Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event: Cross-Country Recovery Box
Dr. Chris Newton of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital explains the purpose of the cross-country recovery box in eventing; how veterinarians and grooms tend to horses; what veterinarians look for before they’ll release a horse back to the barns; and more
UK’s Lawrence Receives Distinguished Service Professorship
Lawrence has been involved with UK’s Ag Equine Programs since its inception as the Equine Initiative in 2005.
UK Launching Study of Equine-Guided Leadership in Nurses
The study will assess if Equine Guided Leadership Education is effective at developing emotional intelligence.
Medication Issues Dominate Racing Conference
The use and possible abuse of therapeutic medications will be dominating discussions throughout the meeting.
Fertilization and Early Pregnancy Loss in Mares
One of the most important causes of embryo loss during early gestation is post-breeding endometritis.
Lawmakers, Celebrities Urge Anti-Slaughter Bill Passage
Celebrities and animal welfare group representatives gathered to promote anti-slaughter legislation last week.
Grayson-Jockey Club Funds Vaccination Immune Response Study
This project will evaluate NSAIDs’ effect on a horse’s ability to benefit from a commercial influenza vaccine.
Gluck Releases Third Research Report
The University of Kentucky Gluck Equine Research Foundation published its 2011 Research Report in late March.
Ideally Speaking–Owning a Horse
After buying a horse, reality sets in, and the owner realizes that even one horse is a lot of responsibility and hard work.
Case Studies in Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM)
Dr. Steve Reed of Rood & Riddle presents case studies and videos of horses with Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM), offering insight on diagnosis and treatment from the clinician’s perspective.
Tendon Lesions in Horses: Treatment and Prognosis
Even the tiniest leg laceration can have dire consequences for nearby tendons if left untreated.
Horse Council Sets National Issues Forum
The forum will address marketing initiatives for the equine industry as well as changes in federal advocacy.
