Latest News – The Horse
Tennessee EHV-1: No New Cases Reported
No new horses have been confirmed EHV-1 positive since Sept. 21 in connection with the Tennessee cases.
Jockey Club Announces Thoroughbred Connect Enhancement
Thoroughbreds in need of homes will now be listed publicly on thoroughbredconnect.com, the Jockey Club said.
Reward Offered in Oregon Horse Shooting Case
A $2,500 reward has been offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.
25 Cases of EEE Confirmed in Wisconsin Horses
Twenty-five cases of Eastern equine encephalitis have been confirmed in Wisconsin horses since mid-August.
BLM to Review Nevada Gather Operations
The BLM will review operations during a Nevada gather that some wild horse advocates say put animals at risk.
Researchers Examine One-Sided Imprint Training
Research indicates that one-sided imprint training is not might not be as beneficial as once thought.
AAEP Emphasizes Importance of Rabies Vaccines
The AAEP strongly recommends an annual rabies vaccine as a “core” vaccination for horses.
NJDA Seeks Large Animal Facilities for Emergency Shelters
The NJDA seeking to ensure there are enough facilities available to accommodate large animals in emergencies.
Racing Catastrophic Injuries Could Lead to Vet Policy Reform
Policy reform could be ahead after a filly broke down and was not euthanized for nearly an hour.
Study: Permanently Avoiding Colic Impossible in Some Horses
Researchers discuss the first case in which surgery to permanently prevent a renosplenic entrapment failed.
NASC: New Raw Material Supplier Quality Assurance Program
The NASC initiated a quality assurance program for raw material suppliers and contract manufacturers.
Palmar Angles’ Effect on Laminitic Horse Hooves
Increasing the palmar angle could increase the amount of pressure on dorsal laminae rather than decreasing it.
Penn Vet Cardiologist to Compete in Pan Am Games
Meg Sleeper, VMD, a cardiologist at Penn Vet will be competing in endurance at this year’s Pan Am Games.
UKVDL Nocardioform Placentitis Study Update
The UKVDL reported an increased number of abortions and abnormal placentas due to nocardioform placentitis.
Ask the Vet LIVE on Horse Adoption and Rescue Now Archived
TheHorse.com’s Ask the Vet LIVE Q&A event on Horse Adoption and Rescue took place on Sept. 21, and the recording is now available.
Gluck Center Groups Publish Multiple Papers in One Journal
David Horohov, PhD, had three papers published in September’s “Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology.”
