Latest News – The Horse
DNA Testing Reveals Pompeii’s ‘Extinct’ Breed of Horse is a Donkey
After unearthing and examining several equine skeletons in the late 1980s from a stable in the buried village of Pompeii, Italy, researchers believed that they had discovered a new, albeit now extinct, breed of horse. Testing performed roughly 10 years later revealed genetic material for what they thought was an exotic hybrid animal that contained two types of DNA: that of a horse and a …
Mud Management 102: Paddock Footing
Mud = yuck! At this time of the year mud becomes a common occurrence in many horse paddocks until summer when things dry out.
New Bolton Center Announces Equine Home Care Nursing Program
The level of nursing care needed by ill or post-surgical horses who have returned home often falls somewhere between the capabilities of the horse owner and what is provided by a veterinarian. To fill that gap, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s New Bolton Center, in Kennett Square, Pa., is launching an Equine Home Nursing Care Program called Equi-Assist. The program …
New Stem Cell Technology Offers Promise to Lame and Injured Horses
In the not-so-distant future, researchers believe they will be able to genetically modify stem cells to create a “vaccine,” so to speak, to treat a large number of musculoskeletal and other disorders in both humans and horses. An Italian research group has made recent strides in further understanding the potential of using stem cells derived from fat (adipose) tissue in this capacity.
Pre-Foaling Management (Book Excerpt)
A mare should be brought inside at night beginning 30 to 45 days before her due date. This is done for two reasons. The first is so she can become comfortable with the surroundings and feel that the foaling stall is a safe, private place. Mares that are not at ease might delay foaling and prolong their labor until they feel more secure. Such a delay can lead to complications.
UK Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Welcomes New Scientist
The newly-renamed UK Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory recently welcomed scientist Erdal Erol, DVM, MSc, PhD, as the laboratory’s new head of diagnostic microbiology.
Kentucky Panel Continues to Look at Breeders’ Fund
A panel of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KRHC) looking into possible changes in the state’s breeders’ incentive fund met again Nov. 22 and discussed various options but came to no solid conclusions.
The Kentucky Thoroughbred Breeders’ Incentive Fund (KTBIF) Advisory Committee is considering all aspects of the program–from the registration process and fees to w
Kentucky Equine Research Featured on Discovery Channel’s “Dirty Jobs”
Kentucky Equine Research (KER) will be featured on the Discovery Channel’s hit series “Dirty Jobs,” airing on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010, at 9 p.m. EST.
KEMI Designated as Horse Mania Auction Beneficiary
The Kentucky Equine Management Internship (KEMI) program will benefit from the sale of the Horse Mania 2010 horse “Cloisonneigh”, which was sponsored by the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association, at the Dec. 3 Keeneland Sales Pavilion auction.
Equine Herpesvirus Prompts Finger Lakes Racetrack Quarantine
According to a press release from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, department animal health officials are investigating a case of equine herpesvirus (EHV) that prompted a quarantine of one barn at Finger Lakes Racetrack, located in Farmington, N.Y.
Kentucky Horse Council Elects New Board Members
The Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) Board of Directors welcomed new and returning board members on Nov. 8 following elections at the annual membership meeting held in Lexington, Ky.
Modern Pentathlon Horse Injured, Euthanized at Asian Games
A horse died Nov. 23 after a fall in the show jumping phase in the modern pentathlon competition at the 2010 Asian Games, which are currently under way in Guangzhou, China.
NSAIDs Help Pain But Not Bone Healing
Imagine sustaining a fracture or undergoing orthopedic surgery and being prescribed a drug that helps control pain and inflammation. This medication is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). But there is a catch: the drug that helps control your pain inhibits bone healing.
Horse Tip Daily 341 – Mary Lauritsen on Getting Tack Ready for Winter
Mary Lauritsen joins us as a regular co-host on the Dressage Radio Show. We are sharing her terrific tips here on Horse Tip Daily. Take
Horse Tip Daily 340 – Dr. Cubitt on the Digestive Tract
Dr. Cubitt is a contributer to the Jumping Radio Show on nutrition. We share her tip with you today on the basics of the digestive
Stable Scoop Episode 118 – Equestrian Collections 2010 Holiday Gift Guide:
The Holiday’s are here! We know it’s hard to believe but we are here to save the day with our 3rd Annual Equestrian Collections 2010
