Latest News – The Horse
Sentimental Journey, Part 2
When lawyers talk about a “slippery slope,” they mean this: a small change in policy that sounds good but that leads inexorably to something bad.
AAEP Foundation Announces Laminitis Research Campaign
The first of multiple studies in the laminitis research campaign is already under way at Texas A&M.
KHRC Chief Steward Dismissed In Midst of Investigation
Veitch was the subject of an investigation into Life At Ten’s running in the 2010 Breeders’ Ladies’ Classic.
Pfizer Participates in the 2011 AAEP Annual Convention
Pfizer Animal Health participated as a sponsor of the AAEP Foundation Celebration and various table topics.
Investigative Behavior’s Influence on Horse Jumping
Investigative behavior applied to training can help jumping horses gain confidence when faced with new jumps.
AAEP Convention Attendees Assist at Therapeutic Riding Cente
Laura Smiley grasped the waistline of 13-year-old Branbt Franco’s jeans as they paced along a fencel
Low-Dose Corticosteroids for Treating Acute Laminitis
Corticosteroids’ benefits (when used appropriately, in low doses) should outweigh the risks.
BIVI Announces Equine Research Award Recipients
The winning research proposals address issues surrounding ERV diagnosis, symptomatology, and treatment.
Missing Southern Arkansas University Horse Found Dead
On Nov. 25 McCurtain County, Okla., Sheriff’s personnel discovered the remains of the final missing horse.
Sparks Fly at 2011 Cornell Farrier Conference
Certified farriers offered hands-on instruction in blacksmithing, tool-making, and horseshoe preparation.
NSAIDs and Competition: The Rules are Changing
Effective Dec. 1, individuals competing in USEF-sanctioned events must be aware of new rules on NSAID useage.
Prominent New York Veterinarian Gilman Dies at 91
Gilman was the first veterinarian to reach Ruffian in 1975 after she sustained her catastrophic injury.
Prepare Horse Shelters Now for Winter
Now is the ideal time to address housing options for horses that will live outside this winter.
Heart Rate’s Effect on Equine Performance
A research team found that in young horses, as heart rate increased performance quality decreased.
ReRun Awarded Grant from ASPCA
The grant allowed ReRun to launch its “Transitioning off-the-track Thoroughbreds” project.
Chronic Laminitis: Understanding Lameness and Low-Dose Bute
David Hood, DVM, PhD, discussed effective methods for pinpointing laminitis pain and NSAIDs to control it.
