Latest News – The Horse
A Look Inside Your Horse’s Compounded Medications
Horse owners and veterinarians should ensure horses are receiving safe and effective compounded treatments.
EHV-1 Quarantine Lifted at University of Tennessee
The EHV-1 quarantine at the UTVMC was lifted today (Sept. 30).
Horse Slaughter Supporters, Opponents Face Off Online
Horse processing supporters and opponents have both posted petitions on a government website to gain support.
Equine Alternative Medicine Gaining Steam in Vet Schools
Alternative medicine coursework in equine veterinary education has increased about 30% in the past decade.
Pennsylvania Authorities Probe Attacks on Ponies
Authorities are searching for whoever allegedly beat three Shetland ponies and tied one pony to the ceiling.
Books are useless!
Here’s to alcohol, the cause of Ñ and solution to Ñ all life’s problems. Books are useless! I only ever read one book, “To Kill
America’s Horses Face Crisis
For those of us in the horse rescue field, today’s troubled economy has produced serious issues of horse welfare.
Selecting a Thoroughbred: The Role of Genetics
Researchers are learning what genes (when found or not found) could suggest about a Thoroughbred’s potential.
Seized North Carolina Hackney Pony Dies
A man facing multiple animal cruelty charges could face an additional charge after another of his ponies died.
PEC Annual Meeting to Feature Horse Health Presentations
Meeting will feature presentations on equine nutrition, parasite resistance, and equine disease traceability.
Guidelines for Managing Hendra at Horse Events Released
The guidelines were released in response to Australia’s deadliest hendra virus season in history.
Pfizer Animal Health Scholarship Returns in 2012
Up to 300 scholarships of $2,500 each will be awarded to assist students in all areas of veterinary medicine.
Do Whips Encourage Racehorses to Run Faster?
Researchers found that using a whip on a racehorse does not necessarily encourage him to run faster.
Lunn Named NC State CVM Dean
D. Paul Lunn, BVMS, MS, PhD, will begin his duties as dean of the NC State CVM on Feb. 15, 2012.
California Man Dead After Horse Stabbing Incident
California authorities shot and killed a man who threatened deputies after attacking his neighbor’s horse.
USDA Tracking Equine EEE, WNV Case Numbers
The USDA/APHIS is keeping a running tally of the number of confirmed cases of WNV, EEE, and WEE in the U.S.
