Latest News – The Horse
Furosemide ‘Myths’ Discussed at HBPA Convention
Panelists said there is no scientific evidence supporting a ban on the use of furosemide on race day.
Equine Welfare Advocates Issue Slaughter Argument Challenge
A reward will be given to anyone who makes convincing argument in favor of reviving U.S.-based horse slaughter
Commentary: Making a Difference with Equine Experience
Make a difference in someone’s life by sharing your equine expertise and passion.
Vets and Horse Owners Team Up for New Deworming Strategy
One veterinarian combined a barbecue and fecal egg testing to educate clients on a new deworming strategy.
Persimmon Ingestion and Colic: A Retrospective Study
Persimmon fibers and seeds can create an obstruction in the GI tract, resulting in serious impaction colic.
CSU Names New Dean of CVMBS
Colorado State University has announced that Mark Stetter, DVM, Dipl. ACZM, has been named dean of the CVMBS.
Biosecurity Can Help Prevent Spread of EHV-1 Infections
It’s never too late to implement biosecurity protocol to help protect horses from potentially fatal diseases.
Control Placentitis to Minimize Late-Term Abortion Chances
Veteran broodmares are at risk of placentitis, partly due to anatomic changes from previous foalings.
Stored Semen Processing Method Evaluated
A scaled-up single layer centrifugation method improved stored semen quality.
California Confirms Three Cases of Neurologic EHV-1
The horses are currently quarantined on their home premises and are receiving veterinary treatment.
Pennsylvania Draft Horse Death Probed
The Belgian horse was competing in a horse pulling competition at a show when it showed signs of distress.
ATA to Host International Horse Transport Conference
The conference will take place March 18-21 and will cover a wide variety of transport-related topics.
Virginia Horse Confirmed Positive for Rabies
The horse resided in Patrick County, located near the North Carolina state line.
Causes of Red Urine in Horses Reviewed
Exercise-associated hematuria, urethral tears, and idiopathic renal hematuria are three less common causes.
More Than 50 Horses Seized from Louisiana Breeding Farm
Investigators found 59 allegedly maltreated horses and the remains of 25 additional horses on the property.
NC State Lifts Self-Imposed Restrictions Connected to EHV-1
The admission and discharge restrictions were put in place after an EHV-1-positive mare was hospitalized.
