Latest News – The Horse
Japan’s Thoroughbred Racing Industry Minimally Affected by Quake, Tsunami
The devastation in Japan that was caused by an earthquake and a tsunami March 11 did little harm to Sheikh Mohammed’s Darley operation in Japan. The island of Hokkaido is home to American-bred and raced champions such as Charismatic, Empire Maker,
U of I Extension Project Will Aid Horse Owners in Manure Management
University of Illinois (U of I) Extension has developed a new project that will provide horse owners in Lake, McHenry, and northern Cook, Ill., counties with an alternative to the traditional waste hauling service.
Battling Dehydration in Horses with Hypertonic Saline (AAEP 2010)
When horses have hemorrhaged or have experienced fluid losses from dehydration, they can end up in a dangerous state of low blood volume, called hypovolemia.
Orphan Foals Require Immediate Critical Care
Orphan foals require immediate support. This leaves little time for an unprepared owner to learn what to do.
Key Issues Discussed at Kentucky Immigration Forum
The fairly new concept of e-verification for immigration workers was one of the topics at a March 8 forum hosted by Blue Grass Farms Charities in conjunction with attorneys from Wyatt, Tarrant and Combs in Lexington, Ky. About 40 Thoroughbred
Equine TMJ Disease: Why So Rare? (AAEP 2010)
A resurgence of interest in the equine temporomandibular joint (TMJ) (which allows for opening and closing of a horse’s mouth) has led to discussions on the relationship of TMJ disease to weight loss or behavioral changes in horses.
Ruffian Equine Medical Center Closes, Scheduled to Re-Open in May
The Ruffian Equine Medical Center (REMC) closed its doors for renovation on March 1. According to the hospital’s website, the state-of-the-art equine hospital located across the street Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y., is undergoing restructuring and
Seven Farriers and Four Equine Veterinarians Enter the Halls of Fame
The new 2010 classes were added to the International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame and the International Equine Veterinarians Hall of Fame at the eighth annual International Hoof-Care Summit held Feb. 3 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Each hall of fame honors
Antimicrobial-Associated Diarrhea in Equine Referral Practices (AAEP 2010)
Veterinarians commonly treat many equine infections with antimicrobial drugs to achieve resolution. However, in some cases, the antimicrobials themselves induce gastrointestinal disturbances with subsequent diarrhea. “This unfortunate side effect of
TheHorse.com Wins Two Equestrian Social Media Awards
In the inaugural Equestrian Social Media Awards (ESMA), TheHorse.com took home top honors in the “Best Use of Twitter, International” and the “Most Informative, International” categories, and third place in the “Best Use of Facebook, International”
Squires Named University of Kentucky Equine Initiative Director
Ed Squires, MS, PhD, Hon. Dipl. ACT, a pioneer in equine research, has been named the University of Kentucky (UK) Equine Initiative director and Dickson Professor of Equine Science and Management, assuming his new duties starting April 1. Squires, a
Breeders’ Cup: Life At Ten Should Have Undergone Post-Race Testing
In reviewing the circumstances surrounding Life At Ten’s subpar performance in the 2010 Breeders’ Cup Ladies’ Classic Nov. 5 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KRHC) has concluded that the filly should have
Breeders’ Cup: KHRC Rules on Life At Ten Incident
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) voted there was probable cause to believe that both jockey John Velazquez and chief state steward John Veitch were in violation of regulations regarding Life At Ten’s participation in the 2010 Breeders’ Cup
UC Davis Banks Foals’ Umbilical Cords for Future Stem Cell Treatment
Horse owners now have the opportunity to collect umbilical cord tissue immediately after a foal is born and save it as a future source of therapeutic stem cells through the Regenerative Medicine Laboratory at University of California, Davis
Pigeon Fever as a Lameness Cause (AAEP 2010)
The soil-borne bacterium Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis can infect horses and cause a condition commonly known as pigeon fever, in which the infected horses often have pectoral swelling, resembling a pigeon’s breast. Other clinical signs include
Native Birds for Insect and Rodent Control: American Kestrels
As horse owners, we often wrongly believe we are destined to “put up” with flies and insects as well as rodent infestations. Other times we
