Latest News – The Horse
Respiratory Issues in Horses (AAEP 2010)
Kelly Carlson, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, describes respiratory-focused presentations from the 2010 convention of the American Association of Equine Practitioners. Topics included antibiotics, electroacupuncture, epidemiological surveys, and more.
African Horse Sickness Outbreak: Western Cape Confirms 12 Cases
Twelve cases of African horse sickness (AHS) have been confirmed in the Western Cape region of South Africa, according to a report from the South African-based news website Eye Witness News. The cases in the Western Cape follow an outbreak of more
Rachel Alexandra Confirmed Pregnant
Stonestreet Stables announced that 2009 Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra is confirmed to be in foal to 2007 and 2008 Horse of the Year Curlin, with an expected foaling date of Feb. 1, 2012.
Insulin Doping in Horses: New Test Developed
A test able to detect even the smallest amount of insulin in horse urine has recently been developed to aid in the detection of insulin doping in racehorses, according to a group of researchers from the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Racing laboratory.
Continued Endorsements for AHC National Welfare Code of Practice
The American Horse Council (AHC) announced March 4 that the American Riding Instructors Association, International Walking Horse Association, Texas Quarter Horse Association, and the United States Eventing Association have endorsed the AHC National
‘Embryonic’ Stem Cells and Tendonitis Repair (AAEP 2010)
Embryonic stem cells (ESCs, cells derived from embryos or generated using genetic means) have improved growth potential and are pluripotent, meaning they can form any tissue type to produce optimal healing. Unlike stem cells derived from an adult
Behind the Scenes: Great Britain’s Royal Mews
Horses and carriages play a role in nearly every important British royal ceremony–so much so that the royal stables and carriage houses, called the Royal Mews, are situated beside Buckingham Palace, the official London residence of the monarch.
Knowing Signs of Approaching Foaling Useful for Horse Breeders
Expected birth date is an age-old question for horse breeders tending to four-legged mothers-to-be. Most mares are bred naturally in a scheduled breeding with the stallion or through artificial insemination. Dave Freeman, PhD, Oklahoma State
Heart Disease Blood Test in Horses: Effective and Useful (AAEP 2010)
If a veterinarian suspects heart disease in a horse, running a cardiac troponin I (cTnI) blood test can expedite a diagnosis, according to a team of Cornell University veterinary researchers. Cardiac troponin I is an excellent marker for injury to
Nutrition, Senior Horse Care to be Featured at 2011 Bi-State Horse Workshop
Midwest horse enthusiasts are encouraged to register for the Illinois/Wisconsin Bi-State Horse Workshop on April 2, at the Kenosha County Center in Bristol, Wis. A full-day program organized and sponsored by Illinois and Wisconsin Cooperative
Boarding Checklists Help Ensure Happy Horses and Owners
Equine enthusiasts unable to use their own facilities to house a horse should consult a well-thought-out checklist when looking to board the animal. Dave Freeman, PhD, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension equine specialist, advises horse
Embryo Recovery Procedures and Collection Success: A Review (AAEP 2010)
Since the first live foal produced by embryo transfer was born in 1974, the procedure has become one of the most popular assisted reproduction options for breeders with mares who are valuable or for mares that are to remain in competition. According
Dressage Radio Episode 93 – Ride With Your Mind…and Body
Mary Wanless joins Heather Blitz and Chris along with two students who attended a Ride With Your Mind Clinic in Florida last week. We have
Eventing Radio Episode 121 – Ingrid Klimke
German Eventing Team Member and Grand Prix Dressage Rider, Ingrid Klimke, makes her debut on the show as she explains her priorities as a competitor
War Horse Captures Equine Behavior with Puppets
Most horse lovers have read Black Beauty, the famous novel Anna Sewell wrote to raise awareness of the mistreatment of carriage and other working horses in Victorian England. Another English writer, Michael Morpurgo, accomplished a similar feat with War Horse, his 2007 novel of World War I told, like Black Beauty, through the eyes of an equine protagonist. The horse, Joey, and the English boy who
Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators: Good News and Bad News
There was good news and bad news March 4 when Equibase released its monthly report on Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators. The good news was that purses rose 9.39% (from $56,963,585 to $62,311,694) and the number of U.S. race day
