Latest News – The Horse
MHIB Recognizes National Champion Pony Sire
Blue Rain, the USEF National Champion Pony Sire from 2004 to 2011, received the award on Jan. 21.
Deadly New Jersey Barn Fire Probed
Initial investigations revealed that 22 horses were in the barn at the time of the fire, all of which died.
LSU Veterinary School Helps Care for Rescued Horses
The LSU veterinary school helped provide medical care for dozens of allegedly maltreated horses.
UF Surgical Patient Turned into Model Horse
The stallion was a model patient at the UF in 2008 and 2009 and is now being turned into a Breyer model horse.
AQHA Adds to America’s Horse Cares Grant Program
Beginning in 2012, an important addition will be made to the criteria for the America’s Horse Cares
EQUUS Foundation Joins ELCR as Premier Conservation Partner
ELCR’s is mission to educate the public about the immediate need to conserve land for equine-related activity.
Bone Marrow-Derived Stem Cell Sources Compared (AAEP 2011)
Aspiration site should depend on clinician preference, as the cells from both sites behave similarly.
Pennsylvania Horse Vet Charged with Sodomy
A Pennsylvania veterinarian is facing criminal charges in connection with the alleged sexual assault of horse
Pa. Woman Accused of Selling Thoroughbreds to Slaughter
Lefever was charged for allegedly promising to retrain and rehome four horses then selling them for slaughter.
PRP, Bone Marrow for Tendon/Ligament Injuries (AAEP 2011)
Mixed study results indicate more research is needed to determine dosing frequency and therapeutic window.
Ropes Around Horses and Humans–Beware The Dangers
Using ropes around horses is a natural thing to do. We horsemen and women use them to lead and tie our horses as well as
Sporting Activity After Colic Surgery in Horses (AAEP 2011)
In the current study most horses successfully returned to their prior athletic function after colic surgery.
“Colic in 3D: The Glass Horse” Lecture Scheduled
On Tuesday, Feb.7, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., the New Bolton Center will present “Colic in 3D: The Glass Horse.”
EHV-1: What We Know and What We Learned (AAEP 2011)
The multistate outbreak in 2011 illustrated the need for infectious disease control in the equine community.
The Horse Trust Launches New Influenza Vaccination Policy
More travelling and visitors for residents, and the admission of rescue cases prompted the new policy.
EHV-1 Confirmed in Ontario
One horse was euthanized after testing positive for the neurologic form of the virus in early January.
