Latest News – The Horse
Advances in Equine Neurological Disease Symposium a Success
Featured topics included equine protozoal myeloencephalitis, wobbler syndrome, and neurologic herpesvirus.
Ultrasonography for Evaluating Colic Cases?
Ultrasonography successfully identified both small and large intestinal diseases and predicted surgery need.
AAEP Examines Owner-Trainer-Vet Relationship in Racing
The AAEP is developing protocol to improve the relationship among owners, trainers, and veterinarians.
Oklahoma Pair Charged for Allegedly Feeding Horses to Dogs
Two men are facing multiple animal cruelty charges for allegedly allowing dogs to feed on carcasses of horses.
Lawsuit Challenges BLM Nevada Mustang Gather Plan
The suit seeks to halt the plan on grounds that it violates the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act.
Late-Term Mare Care, Foaling, and Young Foal Care
Breeders must work closely with their veterinarians, optimize mare care for her health and that of her foal, offer any help that’s needed during foaling, and provide the care the young foal needs for the best possible start in life.
Relative Feed Value of Hay
Good-quality hay is an important component of a horse’s diet in the winter when fresh pasture is unavailable.
USDA: Horse Slaughter Not Expected to Resume Soon
The USDA does not expect horse processing at U.S.-based plants is not expected to get under way soon.
Accused SAU Student to be Extradited
Jaci Rae Jackson waived an extradition hearing and will be returned to Oklahoma to face additional charges.
UKVDL Records Rise in Equine Leptospirosis Cases
As Kentucky progresses through a near-record rainfall year, the UKVDL has observed leptospirosis abortions.
Relationship between S. neurona and EPM Examined
Many owners are familiar with the clinical signs horses display once affected by EPM, but how much do they know about Sarcocystis neurona, one of the disorder’s causative agents?
Relationship between and EPM Examined
Researchers discuss the parasite’s life cycle, EPM diagnostic testing, and the S. neurona genome project.
Model Rule on Salix Administration Adopted
New rules prohibit private veterinarians from administering furosemide (Salix) to Thoroughbreds on race day.
WCVM to Host Horse Health Education Day for Young Riders
Pony Club and 4-H members will learn about horse health care, equine veterinary medicine, and horse husbandry.
2012 Equine Business Conference Scheduled
Topics covered include equine insurance; law; tax and finance; and promotion, marketing, and advertising.
Cold Weather Horse Care Tips
By following these tips you can help keep your horse healthy all winter.
