Latest News – The Horse
Spotlight Equine: Community Leadership Development and Land Use
When Lori Garkovich, PhD, professor in the Community Leadership Development Department, joined the faculty in the University of Kentucky’s College of Agriculture, she said she was astounded by the lack of involvement the university had with the local horse industry.
Dr. James Brown Joins Virginia Tech’s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center
James A. Brown, BVSc, Dipl. ACT, has joined Virginia Tech’s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center as a clinical assistant professor of equine surgery. He will perform both elective and emergency surgery, and he will instruct residents and veterinary students at the center. “In addition to his surgical expertise, Dr. Brown possesses a wealth of knowledge and skills in
Vaccinating for West Nile Virus at High Altitudes
I live at almost 8,000 feet in the mountains of Colorado. As far as I know we have yet to have a case of West Nile virus above 6,000 feet, and only have mosquitoes for a few months anywhere in the state. Do I really need to vaccinate twice a year?
Toxin Topic: Slaframine Intoxication
The wet spring weather and abundant clover growth in Central Kentucky has made 2010 a bumper year for slaframine toxin, or “slobber toxin.”
UK Graduate Students Nab Top Three Emerging Scientist Awards
Three University of Kentucky College of Agriculture graduate students that are researching forage were awarded the top three spots in the Emerging Scientist competition during the American Forage and Grassland Council’s (AFGC) annual conference in Springfield, Mo., in June.
Colic in the Horse: Free Seminar for Horse Owners
Matthew Madron, DVM, will give a free seminar on colic in the horse on Tuesday, Aug. 3, at the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. The seminar, open to the public, will begin at 7:30 p.m. Central in the college’s Alumni Room located in the main building. Colic is a common and sometimes fatal occurrence that affects horses of any age, breed, gender or discipli
Sixth Horse dies at Calgary Stampede
On July 15 a chuchwagon race outrider horse became the sixth equine to die during the Calgary Stampede in Alberta, Canada. The annual event features rodeo-style competitions and livestock exhibitions, including the GMC Rangeland Derby chuckwagon race, which pits four teams of horse-drawn wagons against each other in a series of
Four More Mustangs Die After Nevada Roundup
The number of mustangs either found dead or euthanized due to complications from water starvation/dehydration or subsequent water intoxication after being relocated from their ranges to Bureau of Land Management (BLM) temporary holding facilities in Nevada rose this week to 11 this week, according to an agency statement released July 14. The mustangs were among 228 animals gathere
Taking the Initial Step for Unwanted Horses
Taking the initial step to help unwanted horses is critical to solving the problem of excess horses facing the horse community. The Unwanted Horse Coalition’s (UHC) new handbook, Best Practices: How Your Organization Can Help Unwanted Horses, details the first step to any organization, association, or event getting involved in the problem of unwanted horses today.
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FEI Athletes Receive Anti-Doping Regulation Training
With the adoption of the new Equine Anti-Doping and Controlled Medication Regulations (EADCMR), effective since April 2010, the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) has reinforced the concept of the Person Responsible in doping cases. The recent doping case of German rider Marco Kutscher, who was tri
Five Horses Die at the Calgary Stampede
Five horses have died in separate incidents at this year’s Calgary Stampede in Alberta, Canada. The annual event features rodeo-style competitions and livestock exhibitions. Veterinarians have attributed the deaths to cardiac episodes and fractures. Stampede spokesman Doug Fraser said that on Sunday, July 11, a Quarter Horse suffered an apparent cardiac episode and died during
WEG Inspires Horse Mania in the Bluegrass
Colorfully decorated fiberglass horses are appearing all around Lexington, Ky., in preparation for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG). Horse Mania 2010 kicked off July 15 with 82 horses, an increase over the 79 statues displayed in the inaugural Horse Mania display in 2000. Regional artists were selected for the opportunity to paint and decorate the life-sized statues, which a
Procrastinators Rejoice! Selected WEG Tix Discounted Starting Today
We’ve all heard the complaints: Tickets to the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Lexington, Kentucky, are too expensive; lodging and other associated costs
Rabies: Louisiana Horse Owners Cautioned
Louisiana horse owners are being urged to get their animals vaccinated for rabies by the Louisiana State University (LSU) AgCenter extension veterinarian. A horse in Jefferson Davis Parish recently was diagnosed with rabies, said Christine Navarre, DVM, MS, DACVIM, professor and LSU AgCenter extension veterinarian.
eXtension Horses Offers Digital Classroom
eXtension Horses (formerly known as HorseQuest) disseminates information on equine topics that include breeds, facilities, ethics, nutrition, training, and more. The site provides general articles on various subjects, a glossary, instructional videos, and monthly webcasts.
Prominent Thoroughbred Sire Dixie Union Euthanized
Multiple grade I winner and prominent sire Dixie Union was euthanized July 14 at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital near Lexington because of a deteriorating neurologic problem. The 13-year-old stallion stood at William S. Farish’s Lane’s End Farm near Versailles, Ky.
His death came shortly after his son Gone Astray took the July 3 Salvator Mile Stakes at Monmouth Park. Last year, Gone Astray won
