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Cetirizine Not Effective in Horses with Sweet Itch
The antihistamine cetirizine has no apparent benefit in treating insect bite hypersensitivity (IBH), reports a group of Swiss researchers led by Lena Olsén from the Division of Pathology, Pharmacology, and Toxicology at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences.
Also referred to as sweet itch or summer eczema, IBH is a seasonally recurrent skin disorder caused by a hy
Vaccinations: Readers Share Who Administers Vaccinations
More than 1,150 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “Who administers vaccinations to your horse?”
Youth Activities Planned for QuarterFest
A new model of a Breyer horse is another reason to attend QuarterFest in Murfreesboro, Tenn., April 30-May 2. Kids 11 and younger get free admission to QuarterFest when accompanied by an adult ticket holder. QuarterFest is a three-day, education-packed celebration of the horse.
The Year-Round Derby Experience
If you can’t make it within Churchill Down’s gates on the First Saturday in May, don’t worry Ð you can experience the Derby year-round at
Max Corcoran on Bridle Safety: Horse Tip Daily No. 183
Max Corcoran, long time groom for International Eventer Karen O’Connor, joins as co-host of the Eventing Radio Show with some tips she has learned through
Lisa Wilcox on Horses Not Going Forward: Horse Tip Daily Episode 182
International dressage rider Lisa Wilcox is co-host of the Dressage Radio Show and does a tip of the week when she is on that show
Karin Offield & Mary Lauritsen: Dressage Radio Episode 47
Karin Offield shares the Lingh Story Contest that she held recently and we hear from the winner, Mary Lauritsen. Catherine Haddad occupies the co-host seat
Purina Recalls Horse Feed Products
Feed manufacturer Purina Mills recalled two lots of its Strategy Professional Formula GX horse feed April 16 after metal fragments were discovered in certain 50-pound bags of the products.
Eastern Tent Caterpillar Numbers Up Again
Experts in Kentucky report that eastern tent caterpillar numbers are up for the third consecutive year, although populations vary from location to location.
According to Lee Townsend, University of Kentucky College of Agriculture entomologist, now is the time to check wild cherry and related trees for eastern tent caterpillar activity to determine whether management is necessary.
Oklahoma Equine Dentist Bill Becomes Law
A bill that allows individuals who are not licensed veterinarians to float horses’ teeth if they meet state certification requirements became law in Oklahoma April 16, when Gov. Brad Henry signed HB 3202.
The measure also amends the Oklahoma Veterinary Practice Act to allow horse owners and their employees to buy and administer veterinary prescription sedatives sometimes used in teeth-floati
Amigo Returns Home After Tree Branch Impalement
A horse that was given only a 2% chance of survival four months ago, following a freak accident, was discharged from the University of Tennessee Equine Hospital April 18.
About 100 well-wishers were present to celebrate Amigo’s recovery. The 10-year-old Arabian endurance horse has been fighting for his life at the UT Equine Hospital since January after a 3-foot-long branch somehow pierced hi
NYC Carriage Law Addresses Equine Conditions
New York City carriage drivers will receive their first fare increase in more than 20 years through a new law passed recently. However, some feel it hasn’t gone far enough in improving conditions for the horses.
“The ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) does not support Intro. 35 in its current version,” said Ed Sayres, ASPCA president
Older Horses Doing Poorly Could Have Diabetes
Historically a rare disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus should be considered an important differential diagnosis in mature or elderly horses and ponies with weight loss and excessive drinking and urinating.
A last resort: Part 4 of Slewpy’s Star
When we last left Slewpy’s Star in this excerpt from the book Equine ER by Leslie Guttman, the Thoroughbred had entered the hospital with severe
Thoroughbred Tiz Chrome Breaks Down in Work; Euthanized
Tiz Chrome, a 3-year-old Bob Baffert-trained colt, broke down during a workout at Churchill Downs April 18 and had to be euthanized. Exercise rider Dana Barnes was aboard the son of Tiznow. She was not injured in the mishap.
According to John Asher of Churchill Downs, Tiz Chrome broke down while traveling around the the far turn, fracturing his left front sesamoid.
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Positive Hypersensitivity Test Eliminates Sapphire from FEI World Cup Final
The FEI reported that Sapphire, the horse ridden by McLain Ward (USA), has been eliminated from the second round of the FEI World Cup Final in Geneva, Switzerland, and disqualified from the rest of the event following a positive hypersensitivity test. The horse was selected for thermography testing on its legs Friday, April 16.
