Latest News – The Horse
Calgary Stampede Lists New Animal Safety Rules
Horses used in the Rangeland Derby chuckwagon races at the 2011 Calgary Stampede in Alberta, Canada, will receive veterinary inspections upon arrival to the event and prior to competition under new rules announced by Stampede management on Feb. 23. The annual Calgary Stampede features rodeo-style competitions and livestock exhibitions. The Stampede’s GMC Rangeland Derby chuckwagon race pits four
Ovarian Response to Injectable Deslorelin During Anestrus (AAEP 2010)
Most breeders meticulously plan out every detail of breeding a mare. But sometimes things don’t go quite according to plan.Suppose, for example, as breeding season approaches, the clinically breeding-sound mare is anestrus (she doesn’t show an estrous cycle and, thus, she’s difficult to impregnate). What now? injectable deslorelin (which is currently used to induce ovulation in mares during the
BLM to Reduce Mustang Removals, Increase Contraceptive Use
Fewer Bureau of Land Management (BLM) mustangs will be removed from the range and more mustang mares will receive anti-fertility treatment under a new management strategy plan announced by agency director Bob Abbey on Feb. 24. Under the plan, the BLM will reduce the number of wild horses slated for removal during the next two years from 10,000 to 7,600, unless conditions such as drought or other
Digital Photos Assist in Treating the Equine Eye (AAEP 2010)
Ann E. Dwyer, DVM, says that the most basic point-and-shoot digital camera is an “invaluable tool for documenting and following a variety of ophthalmic problems such as those affecting the orbit, eyelids, cornea, iris, and lens of the equine eye.” Such conditions include corneal ulcers or trauma, cataracts and lens-position abnormalities, and tumors such as squamous cell carcinomas or sarcoids of
Increase in Cases of Placentitis Reported in Kentucky
The University of Kentucky Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Research Center and Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory is reporting an increase in the number of cases of fetuses and placentas submitted to the laboratory and diagnosed with nocardioform placentitis.
Horse Tip Daily 402 – Shawna Karrasch on the Shop Vac
Shawna Karrasch shares with us tips that she has learned through the years training horses and many other creatures great and small with On-Target training.
Researcher: Dehydration Can Lead to Misdiagnosis of Heart Disease
Changes in a horse’s heart size due to dehydration might lead to a misdiagnosis of heart disease based on echocardiogram, according to researchers at the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center.
Oklahoma Racing Commission Helps Retired, Unwanted Thoroughbreds
Retired Oklahoma-bred Thoroughbred racehorses will get help retraining for a second career thanks to a new rule passed by the Oklahoma Racing Commission last week. Under the rule, Oklahoma Breeding Development Fund Special Account funds may be used to help qualifying equine welfare organizations care for retired and unwanted Oklahoma-bred Thoroughbreds. Funding for the program will come from
Rejuvenating Horse Pastures with Spring Overseeding
Prepare your pastures for those warm, sunny, summer grazing sessions with these rejuvenation and overseeding tips from Ray Smith, PhD, forage extension specialist at the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture
Western Radio Show Episode 42 – Dinner is the Show
You always hear the results of the rodeo side of a “Livestock show and Rodeo.” Listen in as Alan and Tammy find out from well
University of Kentucky Pasture Evaluation Program Enjoys Continued Success
The University of Kentucky initiated its Pasture Evaluation Program in 2005, which has since grown along with its number of participants.
Colic Surgery Closures: Sutures or Staples? (AAEP 2010)
Customarily, veterinarians close the intestinal wall following colic surgery in horses using either sutures or staples. But which is best? According to Julie Rosser, DVM, it’s a tie: Staples are just as effective as the traditional method of hand-sewing the intestine closed with suture material in one common colic surgery procedure.
Equine Reproductive Management Short Course March 26-27 at Kansas State
Kansas State University’s (KSU) Department of Animal Sciences and Industry, will host its 7th Equine Reproductive Management Short Course, March 26-27, at the university’s Horse Teaching and Research Unit in Manhattan. The two-day interactive course is targeted towards the horse owner that is interested in starting a breeding program or the novice breeder who would like to
Semen and Embryo Importation Requirements for Canada
According to Equine Canada, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed that import permits will continue to be required for the importation of semen and embryos from the U.S. into Canada during 2011. These import restrictions are a result of Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM) in the U.S. Canadians seeking timely information regarding import requirements are advised to use the CFI
Horse of the Year Zenyatta Bred to Bernardini
Zenyatta, the sensational 2010 Horse of the Year, was bred Feb. 23 to Darley stallion Bernardini, the second top racemare to be mated in the Bluegrass this week. According to the Zenyatta website, the mare owned by Jerry and Ann Moss was picked up by a Sallee horse van from William S. Farish’s Lane’s End Farm at about 7:30 a.m. (EST) for the 10-minute trip to Darley near
Slow Feeders
Boredom for horses can cause health issues such as weight gain, ulcers, stall vices, bickering or fighting between horses, and even colic. Find out how slow feeders can help.
