Latest News – The Horse
Jade Hunter, Sire of Champion Racehorse Azeri, Euthanized
Jade Hunter, multiple stakes winner and sire of Horse of the Year Azeri, was humanely euthanized Jan. 23 at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute in Lexington, Ky., due to complications from colic. The 27-year-old Thoroughbred stallion had been pensioned at Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Facility in Georgetown, Ky., since 2009.
CSU Lecture Series Honors Squires
Two years ago, Colorado State University (CSU) created a lecture series titled the “Ed Squires Lecture in Equine Reproduction” in honor of Ed Squires, MS, PhD, Dipl. ACT (hon.), executive director of the University of Kentucky Gluck Equine Research Foundation and director of advancement and industry relations.
Lyme Disease Table Topic (AAEP 2010)
A well-attended Table Topic session on equine Lyme disease was held at the 2010 American Association of Equine Practitioners Annual Meeting, held Dec. 4-8 in Baltimore, Md. The audience agreed that the disease is more common in certain parts of the United States than in others, with most cases occurring in the Northeast. Diagnosis is often subjective rather than definitive, and it is important to
Reproduction: Short Presentations (AAEP 2010)
Dr. Juan Samper discusses twin reduction, the determination of fetal gender, the veterinarian’s role in breeding sheds, mare behavior, embryo recovery, and more topics from the theriogenology/reproduction session at the 2010 AAEP Convention.
Microbial Colonization of the Foal’s GI Tract
Colonization of the foal’s GI tract by pathogenic organisms can lead to diarrhea. Research has focused on identifying organisms responsible for the diarrhea, but less research has looked at what allows the pathogenic organisms to become established.
Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Seminar and Clinic Schedule for 2011
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA) has announced its 2011 seminar and clinic schedule, consisting of three new owner seminars, a breeding clinic, and three pedigree and conformation clinics. The seminars are sponsored by Blood-Horse Publications, a subsidiary of TOBA.
Researcher: Genetic Mutation Likely the Cause of Neurologic Disorder
Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have recently identified a genetic mutation associated with the disorder cerebellar abiotrophy (CA). This debilitating neurologic disorder causes the degeneration of the cerebellum, and mainly affects Arabian horses. The cerebellum is the part of the brain that plays an important role in the integration of sensory perception, coordination, and
Equine Abortion of Unknown Cause
Determining the cause of early fetal loss is very difficult, and in many instances the aborted fetus is reabsorbed or lost.
Dinner and Bourbon Tasting to Benefit Thoroughbred Retirement Facility
The historic Seelbach Hilton in Louisville, Ky., has announced that it will host the third annual Old Friends Along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail event: a progressive dinner and Bourbon tasting that will benefit the Old Friends Thoroughbred retirement facility in Central Kentucky. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 19. Tickets are $100 per person, and the hotel is offering guests a special
Florida Sports Medicine Center to Host Open House
The Sanctuary Equine Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation Center will be hosting a “For The Love of Your Horse” event on Feb.14. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Sanctuary’s facility in Ocala, Fla.
Jumping Radio Show Episode 46 – Katie Monahan-Prudent, U.S. Show Jumping Coach
Katie Monahan-Prudent shares her thoughts on a number of critical issues facing the sport of show jumping and hunter-jumpers in the U.S., and tells us
Eventing Radio Episode 115 – Clayton & Lucinda Fredericks
Lucinda & Clayton Fredericks discuss The Importance of Good Breeding and Foal Syndication and also their full event schedule for this pre-Olympic year. Take a
Dressage Radio Episode 87 – Edward Gal & Hans Peter Minderhoud
Edward Gal and Hans Peter Minderhoud, half of the Dutch team, join Brett Parbery and Chris this week to review the season so far and
Western Radio Show Episode 37 – Mounted Patrol
This Episode, we say thanks to the Men and Women who serve the community in the Mounted Patrol Unit. Alan and Tammy talk to Jim
Stable Scoop Episode 127 – Cowgirls for a Cause and Faithful Friends
We are joined this week by Host of the Animal Planet Show Faithful Friends and her partner Tricia Meteer of Equinox Photo to talk about
Areas of Humerus Stress in Horses Differ with Track Surface (AAEP 2010)
How much impact does a racing surface have on the horse’s body and which parts are stressed most during work? According to Abigail N. Dimock, DVM, MS, of the University of California, Davis, who in collaboration with Kurt Hoffman, DVM, and other colleagues completed a study on the subject recently, track surface has more of an impact on bone stress than initially thought.
