Latest News – The Horse
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.
Top Medicine Studies of 2011 (AAEP 2011)
A wrap-up of the most important, interesting, or applicable studies to equine medicine from Dr. Steve Reed.
AAEP Release Guidelines on Equine Venereal Disease Control
The guidelines focus on controlling the transmission of EAV, CEM, and EHV-1.
2012 Horse Genome Workshop a Success
Program topics included the genetics involved in cribbing, equine genome comparisons, and more.
Plan to Reinstate Horse Diving Nixed
Pier owners have abandoned the plan to bring horse diving back to Atlantic City, N.J.
Calif., N.C. EHV-1 Quarantines Lifted
State animal health officials quaratined three premises in early to mid-January after confirming EHV-1.
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Going Green: Are Equine Diets Environmentally Friendly?
Researchers recently determined which forage-based diet is healthiest for both the horse and the environment.
Hagyard to Review Hyperbaric Chamber Safety
Hagyard Equine Medical Institute has shut down its hyperbaric oxygen chamber “until further notice.”
