Latest News – The Horse
Sixth Case of Hendra Virus Diagnosed in New South Wales
A sixth horse tested positive for hendra virus in Australia, bringing the total to 16 confirmed cases.
Gastric Ulcers and the Performance Horse
Recent studies show that gastric ulcers occur in a surprisingly high percentage of performance horses.
AVMA Supports National Animal Disease Traceability Program
The AVMA applauds the release of the USDA-APHIS proposed rule on animal disease tracibility.
Whose Credit, Whose Blame?
The romantic image of the horse is well-ingrained in our culture.
Colic in Horses: When is Surgery Necessary?
What factors do veterinarians look for when deciding whether to refer a horse to a hospital for colic surgery?
Nutramax Laboratories Joins AAEP Educational Partner Program
The AAEP has added Nutramax Laboratories Inc., to its Educational Partner Program.
Przewalski Horse Numbers Dwindling near Chernobyl
Herds of Przewalski horses in the Chernobyl disaster area are dwindling, possibly due to human predation.
Changes Being Made to England’s Grand National Course
Several changes will be made to Aintree Racecourse’s steeplechase track prior to the 2012 Grand National.
UC Davis to Host Equine Practitioners Seminar
UC Davis has scheduled the Third Annual Practitioners Seminar for October 2 beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Supporting Limb Laminitis: Prevention is the Best Treatment
Supporting limb laminitis is a sometimes fatal condition that develops as the result of another injury.
FEI, OIE to Host International Movement of Horses Conference
The October 24 conference will focus on modernizing international movement of horses in South America.
Jockey Club Goal: ‘Medication-Free’ Horse Racing
The Jockey Club reiterated its calls for a ban of Salix but made it clear it wants medication-free racing.
Arkansas Man Charged in Dehydrated Horse Deaths
An Arkansas man faces animal cruelty charges for allegedly neglecting two horses discovered dead on his farm.
Texas Horse Deaths Investigated
Texas authorities are investigating who is responsible for the care of nine horses discovered dead last week.
Stem Cell Homing: What Happens Post-Injection?
Researchers examine what stem cells do once inside the horse’s body and whether they stay where they’re put.
Commentary: Thoroughbred Owner Sounds Off on Salix
BloodHorse.com’s Jason Shandler caught up with Mike Repole to get his opinion on the current Salix debate.
