Latest News – The Horse
Roehl and Pittman Join Thoroughbred Aftercare Subcommittee
The goal of the aftercare subcommittee is to work toward a national solution to industry-wide issues.
Top 3 Mistakes Veterinarians Make During Equine Emergencies
In my two previous posts, I discussed common mistakes made by horse owners and rescue responders during a large-animal technical rescues. This week, we talk
International Panel Identifies Priorities for Colic Research
The panel’s report identified future research priorities for the study of equine colic.
Successful Wild Horse Adoptions Characterized
Of surveyed adopters, 83% strongly agreed their expectations had been met in adopting a BLM mustang.
Recombinant Hormones Make Mares Cycle in Winter (AAEP 2011)
Researchers reported success with inducing ovulation in winter anestrous mares via a new hormone therapy.
Contest to Name Rachel Alexandra’s Colt
Stonestreet Farm will host the winning fan and a guest for a visit with Rachel Alexandra and her colt.
Alltech’s Equine News and Brews Resumes Feb. 23
The 2012 program kicks off on Feb. 23 with “Managing Angular Limb Deformities in the Young Horse.”
Quarter Horse Genome Sequenced
Researchers recently finished sequencing the genome of an 18-year-old Quarter Horse mare called Sugar.
West Nile Virus Vector Identified in U.K.
West Nile virus–while common in some global horse populations–has never been found in the U.K.
Horse’s Shoe Caused Fatal Hyperbaric Tank Explosion
Sparks caused by a kicking horse’s steel shoes prompted a fatal hyperbaric oxygen chamber explosion.
Expanding the Effort on Equine Rescue
America’s equine rescue resource is much greater than previously reported and is capable of doing vastly more if supported by both the commercial equine industry and private horse owners.
Resolving Horse Choke with an Antispasmodic Drug (AAEP 2011)
Buscopan has been accepted as effective treatment for simple choke in other countries for 40 years.
Industry-Wide Campaign Launched to Help ‘Unwanted’ Horses
“A Home For Every Horse” seeks to place, foster, and sponsor America’s 170,000 unwanted horses.
Veitch Suspension Connected to Life At Ten Incident Upheld
The Life At Ten incident ultimately led to the implementation of new veterinary practices in racing.
Fight Against Equine Infectious Disease Helped by EFC
The Equine Foundation of Canada (EFC) donated funds for the purchase of advanced scientific equipment.
Samples Sought For Donkey Besnoitiosis Research
Further investigations are needed to better understand disease transmission, treatment, and prevention.
