Latest News – The Horse
Alternatives to Buying New Farm Equipment
The list of equipment needed to manage a horse property is long, and sometimes overwhelming, especially for those just starting out. Not only is new
Horse Breeder Accused of Misappropriating $30 Million
Prosecutors accuse Crundwell of misappropriating more than $30 million in city revenue between 2006 and 2012.
Pigeon Fever in Horses Update
The Texas Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory tallied more than 150 positive pigeon fever cultures in 2011.
BLM Selects Wild Horse Ecosanctuary Location for Analysis
The proposal was submitted by Saving America’s Mustangs, a nonprofit organization formed by Madeleine Pickens.
Evidence-Based Equine Sarcoid Treatments Reviewed
While there are many sarcoid treatment options available, no modality is 100% effective for curing these common equine tumors. One researcher recently reviewed the strategies and noted that no matter the vet’s approach, it must be aggressive.
Situational Awareness
Do you know what is going on around you most of the time? Are you aware of the smells, the sounds, and the sights around
West Nile Virus (WNV)
West Nile Virus (WNV) causes a potentially fatal encephalomyelitis (inflammation of the brain and spinal cord) in a variety of species such as birds, horses, and humans.
Understanding Breeding Soundness Exams for Mares
One researcher explained that the purpose a breeding soundness exam is to determine the probability of a mare conceiving and carrying a foal, and determining the cause(s) of sub- or infertility.
Horse Industry Impacted by Changes to H-2B Visa Program
The H-2B program is used by members of the horse industry, principally horse trainers and owners who cannot find American workers to fill semi-skilled jobs at racetracks, horse shows, fairs, and in similar non-agricultural activities.
Tennessee Horse Processing Bill Stalled
Tennessee legislation intended to facilitate private sector horse processing development in that state has been put on hold by its sponsor.
Governor Against N.M. Horse Processing Plant Inspections
While the owner of a New Mexico meat processing plant awaits USDA approval to begin processing horses for human consumption, that state’s governor says she will ask the agency to deny placement of federal inspectors at the plant.
Atlantic Veterinary College Purchases Veterinary CT Scanner
The University of Prince Edward Island’s Atlantic Veterinary College has purchased a computed tomography (CT) scanner for use in both large and small animals, including horses.
Ethical Dilemma
It’s an ethical question, not a legal one, and I want your opinion. What do the Grand National Steeplechase and a weekly New York Times
Ultrasound Beats X Rays for Identifying Articular Lesions
Researchers reviewed records of 432 lesions in 254 joints on 137 horses and identified 83% of the lesions via ultrasonography and identified only 62.2% of the lesions using radiography.
ASPCA Grants $100,000 to Wild Horse Fertility Control
The ASPCA announced a $100,000 grant to the Science and Conservation Center in Billings, Mont., to construct the Henry Bergh Training Annex to train professionals in administering fertility control to wild horses.
Neglect Charges Dismissed Against Oregon Horse Breeder
The District Attorney in Wallowa County, Ore., has dismissed charges against a breeder of Portuguese Lusitano and Andalusian horses accused last year of maltreating more than 100 horses at her farm.
