Latest News – The Horse
ELCR Awarded Dougherty Foundation Grant
The funds will be used to produce and disseminate educational materials for horsemen and women.
Hydrotherapy to Rehabilitate Injuries in Horses (AAEP 2011)
Veterinarians can prescribe aquatic therapy in the form of swimming pools or underwater treadmills.
WCVM Research Survey Targets Cushing’s Disease
The objective of the survey is to determine the prevalence of Cushing’s disease worldwide.
Feeding Starved or Malnourished Horses
Overfeeding these horses can cause them more harm than good. The best initial feed is often good-quality hay.
Texans Ponder Drought’s Long-Term Equine Impact
Some rescue operators are making hard management choices as feed, hay, and other resources become scarce.
Rachel Alexandra to be Released from Hospital Jan. 30 or 31
Rachel Alexandra was admitted Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital as a precautionary measure after her colt’s birth.
Researcher Receives Grant to Study ‘Tiger Eye’ in Paso Finos
A favorable trait, the “tiger eye” iris color is a yellow-orange shade believed to be unique to Paso Finos.
TRF Plans to Relocate 600 Horses to Ranch
The horses will be sent to Thoroughbred breeder-owner Tom McKenna’s 45,000-acre Cucharas Ranch in Colorado.
Patella Infections in Foals Require Prompt Care (AAEP 2011)
Patella infections in foals, while uncommon, can result in prolonged and severe stifle joint infection.
Weed of the Month: White Snakeroot
White snakeroot is a warm-season perennial frequently found in shaded areas of pastures near streams or woods.
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Stephen Coleman
Stephen Coleman completed his PhD in Veterinary Science at the UK under Jamie MacLeod, VMD, PhD.
Louisiana Horse Racing: Bute Threshold Level Change Slowed
A La., Senate committee rejected an emergency rule from the LSRC to lower the threshold to 2 micrograms/mL.
Rachel Alexandra, Foal Admitted to Hospital
The mare and foal were admitted as a precautionary measure for pain management related to the birth.”
In-Depth: Equine Lameness (AAEP 2011)
Dr. Tim Lynch discusses equine lameness topics, including racetrack testing, navicular degeneration, sesamoid fractures, and more, at the 2011 AAEP Convention in San Antonio, Texas.
Top 5 Mistakes Horse Owners Make When Responding to Emergencies
1. Assuming that they should be the animal handler Many horse owners or horse-loving people who respond to a scene are far too emotional to be right up
UK Study on Muscle Mass in Older Horses Under Way
A researcher is examining how age-related and geriatric disases affect protein metabolism.
