Latest News – The Horse
MRI for Localized Fetlock Lameness Diagnosis
One researcher noted that some defects not visible on radiographs (X rays) were easily identified via MRI.
Opposition to Proposed Mo. Horse Processing Plant Arises
A proposal to open a horse processing plant in a Mo. town is being met by opposition by some residents.
USEF, Hagyard Collecting Disaster Relief Donations
Donations collected will help horses and horse owners affected by last week’s severe storms and tornadoes.
African Horse Sickness Hits Swaziland
Three horses from Swaziland are dead after contracting African horse sickness, according to an OIE report.
CHRB Medication Committee Names Advisory Panel
The panel will provide insight on various health issues for the CHRB Medication and Track Safety Committee.
Life After Colic
Have you ever knelt on a stall floor in the middle of the night, exhausted and crying, and begged a horse to live? I have.
How Many Robotic Animals Do We Need?
Remember the post back in January 2009 about the “creepy headless donkey machine“? Well, we can now add creepy headless cheetah machine to that list.
Rollkur: Facts, Fiction, and Horse Health Implications
New research suggests rollkur is probably no more harmful than the “standard” dressage head position.
Rutgers Equine Science Center Launches Spring Webinar Series
Webinar topics include “Horse Promotion and Marketability” and “Refeeding the Starved Horse.”
Contraceptive Evaluated for Use in British Semiferal Ponies
A contraceptive will be evaluated for use in a herd of semiferal ponies residing in Southwest England.
Dexamethasone Use in Broodmares at Breeding Time (AAEP 2011)
A single dose of dexamethasone at breeding time did not appear to interfere with ovulation.
TheHorse.com Wins Equestrian Social Media Awards
TheHorse.com took home first place in the “Best Use of Facebook” category of the 2012 PagePlay ESMAs.
Politically Incorrect
Hansen posted a three-length win in the $400,000 Gotham Stakes over the weekend, and in the process enhanced his credentials as one of the favorites
KHC Offers Tornado Disaster Relief to Horse Owners
The KHC and U.S. Equine Disaster Relief Fund are working to provide help for owners impacted by the tornadoes.
AAEP 2011 Convention Coverage
Our in-depth coverage of the 2011 American Association of Equine Practitioners convention (Nov. 17-20 in San Antonio, Texas) includes summaries of nearly 100 up-to-date presentations and other sessions on all aspects of equine veterinary medicine.
Ambulatory Medicine (AAEP Convention 2011)
Jaw fracture repair (with David A Wilson, DVM) and handling foaling dystocia on the farm (with David Freeman, DVM) are tackled during the 2011 AAEP Convention in San Antonio, Texas
