Latest News – The Horse
The Jockey Club Renews Retirement Checkoff Program
The Jockey Club (TJC) has announced renewal of the retirement checkoff program that enables owners and breeders to support Thoroughbred aftercare programs at the time they register their foals in 2011. In conjunction with renewal of the program, The Jockey Club will once donate $100,000 to each of the program’s two beneficiaries: Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) and the Thoroughbred
R. Equi Pneumonia Best Targeted with Antimicrobial Combo (AAEP 2010)
Current evidence suggests that the most successful treatments are a combination of the drug rifampin and a macrolide (an antimicrobial drug).
Horse Tip Daily 381 – Brianne Goutal on Juggling School and Riding
Brianne Goutal is one of the up and coming show jumpers in the world. She joins the Jumping Radio Show as a part time co-host
Mistletoe: A Treatment for Sarcoids?
Mistletoe might be a timeless excuse for stealing a kiss at Christmas, but Swiss researchers have found a more practical and innovative use for the plant: treating equine sarcoids, the most common skin tumors in horses. The research team, led by Vincent Gerber, PhD, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, ECEIM, FVH, of the University of Bern, in Switzerland, tested the effect of mistletoe extract, Viscum album, on
Commentary: Visiting Zenyatta
Steve Haskin is a veteran Blood-Horse writer who recently got the chance to visit with Zenyatta. Find out how she’s adjusting to life on the farm, a pasture with friends, and if she’s physically ready to become a mom in this blog originally posted on BloodHorse.com.
Nebraska Lawmakers Consider Horse Processing, Rescue Bills
Proposed legislation in Nebraska could facilitate horse processing plant development in that state, while a companion bill would penalize rescue operators who turn away horses brought to them for care. Introduced on Jan. 12, LB 305 would establish a state inspection program for plants that process meat and poultry for human consumption. The program would operate under USDA State Meat and Poultry
Equine Sports Medicine Rehabilitation Strategies Table Topic (AAEP 2010)
The Table Topic on sports medicine rehabilitation strategies at the 2010 American Association of Equine Practitioners Annual Meeting, held Dec. 4-8 in Baltimore, Md., aimed to educate veterinarians on the opportunities and use of rehabilitation techniques in equine practice.
AHC: Horse Industry Should Take Notice of New Congress
The 112th Congress of the United States convened in early January and will face many of the same issues left over from the last Congress. But they might remain on the table as this Congress’ emphasis will be on cutting government programs and spending, reducing the deficit and debt, and spurring job growth. The House of Representatives has shifted to Republican control, while the Democrats still
AAEP Good Works Campaign Applauds Vets for Volunteer Service
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) is celebrating the “good works” of veterinarians who are devoting time and expertise beyond the scope of their everyday practice to help horses and the equine community.
Oh No She Didn’t Just Slap That Horse!
We’ve unleashed our intern on some weird horse news! Here’s a word from Mary Beth: My, my, my, what is the world coming to? Orange
Horse Tip Daily 380 – Glenn on Getting Up Early Part 2
Glenn speaks about the importance of getting up early, the why and the how. Part 2 of 2, listen in… Horse Tip Daily Episode 380
Horse Tip Daily 379 – Glenn on Getting Up Early Part 1
Glenn speaks about the importance of getting up early, the why and the how. Part 1 of 2, listen in… Horse Tip Daily Episode 379
Horse Tip Daily 378 by – Mary Lauritsen Shares Life After the Riding Accident
Mary Lauritsen joins us as a regular co-host on the Dressage Radio Show. Take a listen as Mary reflects on her time out of the
Horse Tip Daily 377 – Rafael Valle Says Let a Horse Be a Horse
Rafael Valle is an amazing horseman with a very famous Tennessee Walking horse named Ivory Pal. A self taught horseman, Rafael shares what he has
Things May Not Be What They Seem
My family raised American Saddlebreds in Central Kentucky, at least until the late-1970s when they realized that spending several months a year at horse shows
Neurology / Ophthalmology in Horses (AAEP 2010)
Dr. Clara Ann Mason discusses EPM, equine herpesvirus, Vitamin E, neurologic exams, and more topics from the neurology/ophthalmology session at the 2010 American Association of Equine Practitioners convention.
