Latest News – The Horse
New Year Resolutions–Prepare for Trailer and Roadside Emergencies
In the land of Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue (TLAER), we try to think a little differently about our approach to daily emergencies. This year, as you’re
Reflection on Spielberg’s Film ‘War Horse’
My eyelids have finally returned to normal after two days of crying-induced puffiness, so it’s time to weigh in on War Horse, the source of
California Man Enters Plea in Animal Cruelty Case
Dwight Bennett is facing more than 60 cruelty counts in connection with the alleged neglect of a herd horses.
First Hendra Case of 2012 Confirmed in Queensland
The horse died on Tuesday (Jan. 3) and the positive result for the virus came back late last night (Jan. 4).
Rutgers Horse Management Seminar Scheduled for Feb. 4
“Responsible Horse Ownership in a Tough Economic Climate” will cover a variety of topics important to owners.
Controlling Reproductive Behavior in Performance Mares
This must be broached delicately so it is reversible and doesn’t impart any detrimental effects on fertility.
New Assistant Director of UC Davis Center for Equine Health
Claudia Sonder, DVM, will assist the director in the oversight and daily management of the CEH facilities.
Endocrinopathic Laminitis: An Incomplete Picture
Laminitis stemming from equine metabolic syndrome, Cushing’s, and other hormonal conditions is common.
Cervical Stabilization and S. Neurona Horse Courses Archived
The newest Horse Courses were filmed at the 2011 Advances in Equine Neurological Disease Symposium.
University of Missouri Now Providing MRI for Horses
A high-field MRI machine will be at the MU hospital once or twice monthly, depending on demand.
Tax Changes for Horse Owners Take Effect
Federal legislation did not extend the Section 179 expense deduction or 100% bonus depreciation.
Plea Entered in New York Charity Horse Show Theft Case
A man accused of stealing more than $30,000 from a charity horse show pleaded guilty to felony theft charges.
Thoroughbred Rapid Redux Wins 22nd Straight Race
Rapid Redux has now won a record-setting 22 races in a row, the latest coming Jan. 4 at Laurel Park.
Splish Splash — Get that Horse Outta the Pool!
Last time, I introduced the issue of horses falling into pools in suburban backyards and mentioned a few of the concerns (especially lack of preventative fencing) that
The Also-Rans
One of the comments to last week’s “Best Of” column asked about interesting topics that didn’t make the Top Five of 2011. With one exception,
Seasonal Effects on Texas Cushing’s Test Results (AAEP 2011)
Season variations in ACTH levels are found in some geographic areas, while no changes take place in others.
