Latest News – The Horse
Vaccine Studied
No adverse reactions to the vaccine were noted and fewer than 2% of the weanlings exhibited signs of disease.
Lawsonia Vaccine Studied
No adverse reactions to the vaccine were noted, and study results showed that fewer than 2% of the weanlings exhibited clinical signs of EPE, much less than the 10% anticipated by the researchers.
Seven Ponies Dead from R. equi Outbreak in Mayotte
Seven ponies have died at an equestrian center located on the Indian Ocean island of Mayotte following a Rhodococcus equi outbreak, according to local agriculture officials.
2012 UK Equine Diagnostic and Research Seminar Series
The 2012 University of Kentucky’s Department of Veterinary Science Equine Diagnostic and Research Se
Suspensory Ligament Diseases Lecture Scheduled
On March 6, New Bolton Center will present “Suspensory Ligament Diseases in the Performance Horse.”
EPA: Fertility Control Vaccine Approved for U.S. Wild Horses
The Environmental Protection Agency has officially registered the first contraceptive vaccine for horses.
Demographics of Equine Donation and Adoption Examined
The USDA recently funded a study to determine who is relinquishing horses to rescues and who is adopting them.
Equine Internal Medicine (AAEP 2011)
Steve Reed, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, of Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital updates us on the internal medicine discussions at the 2011 AAEP convention in San Antonio, Tex. Topics included EHV-1 vaccination, melanoma, restraining foals for treatment, and more.
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.
