Latest News – The Horse
Additional EHV-1 Cases Confirmed in California
Two additional California horses tested positive for neurologic equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) on Aug. 24.
Colic in Broodmares: Special Considerations
Peripartum colic is a common but sometimes life-threatening complication often seen in broodmares.
Hurricane Irene’s Damage: No Equine Losses So Far
Days after Hurricane Irene battered the East Coast, authorities are evaluating the damage left behind.
2010 Canadian Equine Industry Profile Study Results Released
The 2010 Canadian Equine Industry Profile Study results reveal an equine industry worth $19 billion annually.
IAWTI Courses Help Responders Handle Livestock Emergencies
Two training session at UC Davis trained first responders in the safest ways to handle livestock emergencies.
The Whole Horse
As we step back from our machines and relearn the art of looking at the equine patient as a whole we might realize that some of the most complicated problems have rather simple solutions.
Feral Coastal Ponies Weather Irene
The feral ponies that reside on the Atlantic coast handled Hurricane Irene well.
New Approach for Treating Horses with OCD Lesions
Cornell University researchers are examining the use of degradable pins for treating OCD lesions in horses.
Tenth NSW Horse Tests Positive for Hendra
A tenth horse in New South Wales has tested positive for hendra virus, bringing the national total to 21.
AAEP Issues Recommendations for Wild Horse & Burro Program
The AAEP BLM Task Force released its evaluation and recommendations for improving the handling of wild equids.
Case Study: Stifle Lameness in Tennessee Walking Horse
Follow along with the diagnosis of subtle hindlimb lameness in this two-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse in training with Dr. Alan Dorton of Woodford Equine Hospital in Versailles, Ky.
Breeders’ Cup: Tab in Life At Ten Case Exceeds $100,000
A probe into Life At Ten’s Breeders’ Cup Ladies’ Classic performance has cost more than $100,000 to date.
Complaint Seeks Halt to Nevada Mustang Gather
A previously contested BLM mustang gather is the focus of yet another lawsuit from a wild horse advocate.
New York Rescue Operator Faces Fraud, Cruelty Charges
An equine rescue is facing charges for allegedly defrauding financial contributors and maltreating horses.
Hurricane Irene: Too Early to Assess Equine Industry Damage
At press time no equine fatalities had been reported, but many areas are still evaluating the damage.
Colorado Horse Development Authority Sponsors Equine Health
The CHDA announces the co-sponsorship of a study investigating fertility vaccines for use on wild horses.
