Latest News – The Horse
The Whole Horse
As we step back from our machines and relearn the art of looking at the equine patient as a whole we might realize that some of the most complicated problems have rather simple solutions.
Case Study: Stifle Lameness in Tennessee Walking Horse
Follow along with the diagnosis of subtle hindlimb lameness in this two-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse in training with Dr. Alan Dorton of Woodford Equine Hospital in Versailles, Ky.
AAEP Issues Recommendations for Wild Horse & Burro Program
The AAEP BLM Task Force released its evaluation and recommendations for improving the handling of wild equids.
Tenth NSW Horse Tests Positive for Hendra
A tenth horse in New South Wales has tested positive for hendra virus, bringing the national total to 21.
New Approach for Treating Horses with OCD Lesions
Cornell University researchers are examining the use of degradable pins for treating OCD lesions in horses.
Feral Coastal Ponies Weather Irene
The feral ponies that reside on the Atlantic coast handled Hurricane Irene well.
Hurricane Irene: Too Early to Assess Equine Industry Damage
At press time no equine fatalities had been reported, but many areas are still evaluating the damage.
New York Rescue Operator Faces Fraud, Cruelty Charges
An equine rescue is facing charges for allegedly defrauding financial contributors and maltreating horses.
Complaint Seeks Halt to Nevada Mustang Gather
A previously contested BLM mustang gather is the focus of yet another lawsuit from a wild horse advocate.
Breeders’ Cup: Tab in Life At Ten Case Exceeds $100,000
A probe into Life At Ten’s Breeders’ Cup Ladies’ Classic performance has cost more than $100,000 to date.
Colorado Horse Development Authority Sponsors Equine Health
The CHDA announces the co-sponsorship of a study investigating fertility vaccines for use on wild horses.
Racehorses, Swimming, and Colic
While swimming-induced colic does occur, it doesn’t happen as frequently as some might have thought.
Nominations Sought for Youth Horse Industry Leaders Awards
The AYHC is seeking nominations for the Adult and Student Leaders of the Year awards.
Ruling Could Affect Equine Drug Testing Regulations
A New York Supreme Court ruling regarding that state’s out-of-competition drug testing has other implications.
Congenital Flexural Limb Deformities in Foals
University of Kentucky researchers examine the genetics of congenital flexural limb deformities in foals.
USDA Forage Research Unit at UK has Equine Focus
UK is home to a unique USDA research unit that focuses a large portion of of its forage research on horses.
