Latest News – The Horse
Eyes Wide Open
A reader wanted more information about the line I drew between animal welfare and animal rights. It’s a somewhat arbitrary distinction that turns on my
Travel Documents: Know What You Need to Travel with Horses
Find out what veterinary documents you’ll need to secure before you travel with horses.
New Bolton Center Free Lecture on Botulism and Horses
On Oct. 4, the New Bolton Center will present “BoTox: Good for Your Wrinkles, Not Good for Your Horse.”
Thoroughbred Sire Awesome Again Returns to Adena Springs
Awesome Again returned home after undergoing colic surgery Sept. 13 at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital.
Judge Backs Pharmacy in Veterinary Drug Compounding Case
The FDA can’t prevent Franck’s Compounding Laboratory from producing and selling compounded veterinary drugs.
UT EHV-1: No New Cases; Informational Forum Scheduled
No new EHV-1 cases have been confirmed at UT. The informational forum will take place Sept. 21 at 7:00 p.m.
New WNV Cases in California, EEE Cases in Wisconsin
Seven California horses have now tested positive for WNV, and an EEE case has been detected in Wisconsin.
Reminder to Vaccinate Horses against Mosquito-Borne Diseases
Pfizer Animal Health is encouraging horse owners and veterinarians to follow the AAEP vaccination guidelines.
UT Veterinary Medical Center Quarantined for EHV-1
An EHV-1 positive horse was admitted last week. No new cases have emerged at the medical center to date.
Insulin Sensitivity Changes in Pregnant Mares
Researchers recently set out to examine how pregnancy impacts insulin sensitivity and glucose levels.
Rutgers ESC Launches Initiative to Support Research Herd
The 23 mares that make up the Rutgers University research herd are now available for sponsorship.
UK Graduate Spotlight: Catherine Whitehouse, BSc (Hons)
Catherine Whitehouse, BSc (Hons) is persuing her master’s in Animal Science (emphasis in Equine Nutrition).
Study: Pentoxifylline’s Effect on Semen Quantity and Quality
Equine semen quality and quantity were not significantly improved with pentoxifylline administration.
Leading Sire Stud Fees: Breeding to Sell
The UK College of Agricultural Economics program examines leading Thoroughbred sire stud fees.
Horse Owners in Southern United States Challenged by Drought
Horse owners in the South are faced with “exceptional” droughts and high hay prices as the drought continues.
Lecture: Regulation of Muscle Mass in Horses
Kristine Urschel, PhD, discussed factors that regulate equine muscle protein accretion and relevant research.
