Latest News – The Horse
Poll: Majority of Readers Have Not Used Shock Wave Therapy
More than 400 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “Have you had any experience with focused shock wave therapy for treating chronic injuries in your horse(s)?”
Oregon Horse Shooting Probe Expands
The probe into the shooting deaths of wild horses at the Ochoco National Forest near Prineville, Ore., expanded last week when a Crook County Sheriff’s Department deputy discovered another horse that had apparently been shot and killed.
Guest Post: Cost Drives Care
How has the economy affected you, horse owners around you, and your area equine veterinarians? What have your experiences been in efforts to “penny pinch” during this time?
Owner of Stray Ohio Horses Sought
Law enforcement authorities in Ross Township, Ohio, are seeking the owner of three horses discovered wandering around the township last week.
Link Between Chronic Pain and Aggression in Horses Identified
Anyone who’s suffered from chronic aches and pains will likely say the ever-present irritation can put a damper on their day, possibly even making them cranky. But is the same true for horses? A group of French researchers recently completed a study
Texas Horse Dies of Rabies, Human Exposure Possible
Authorities confirmed April 6 that a Texas horse that died April 4 was infected with rabies, according to a press release from the Texas Department of State Heath Services (DSHS). The 7-year-old Quarter Horse gelding began showing signs of illness
CHRB Targets Equine Injury Detection, Safer Track Surfaces
The California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) is planning to expand its well-regarded equine postmortem examination program into part of a new racetrack injury prevention plan in conjunction with the University of California, Davis (UC Davis). During a
Two Horses Die at Great Britain’s Grand National
Two horses are dead following the 2011 running of the Grand National, the famed British steeplechase held annually at Aintree Racecourse near Liverpool, England. The race spans four-and-a-half miles and includes 30 jumping efforts.
Mint Julep Cup Sales Benefit Equine Welfare Organization
Woodford Reserve bourbon is taking the traditional the mint julep to a new level by selling the world’s most exclusive mint julep cup, proceeds of which will benefit The Heart of a Horse Foundation, whose mission is to maintain and stimulate the
Stem Cell Conference to Highlight Advances in Equine Veterinary Medicine
New stem cell research findings from human and veterinary medicine that will likely impact treatment of horses and dogs will be presented June 2-4 during the North American Veterinary Regenerative Medicine Association’s (NAVRMA) second annual meeting
Belmont Stakes Charity Celebration to Benefit Equine Research
The fundraising event hosted by the New York Racing Association (NYRA) and The Jockey Club will be held June 9. Tickets are $150 and proceeds benefit Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation and the Backstretch Employee Services Team.
Prosthetic Limbs for Horses: A Closer Look
Horses have traditionally been considered obligate four-legged animals; however, the dogma is changing.
Proposed Bill Would Expand Corolla Wild Horse Herd
The Corolla wild horse herd might grow larger with the passing of a bill currently under consideration by the U.S. House of Representatives’ committee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs. Currently 108 horses in the North Carolina
Navicular Disease: Possible New Treatment Option from Human Medicine
In certain cases of navicular disease, drilling a hole into the navicular bone–a procedure called core decompression that’s commonly used to treat human osteonecrosis (bone death caused by poor blood supply to the area)–might provide a new
Commentary: World Vet Year and the Horse
The year 2011 marks the 250th anniversary of the so-called “modern” veterinary profession.
Diagnosing Equine Bone Fragility Syndrome (AAEP 2011)
Clearly defined diagnostic criteria could help veterinarians detect BFS earlier and more accurately.
