Latest News – The Horse
New Equine Herpesvirus Treatment Option Studied, AAEP 2009
The typical veterinarian’s arsenal against equine herpesvirus includes vaccination to prevent the disease and supportive care/antiviral medication when the disease strikes. However, small interfering RNA, or siRNA for short, is a Nobel Prize-winning technology that Cornell University researchers have been studying for equine use.
Haiti Veterinary and Animal Outreach Update
Lloyd Brown deployed to Haiti as part of the Humane Society International (HSI) field assessment team. He reports on horse and companion animal health concerns following the earthquake. He was able to work with contacts in Dominican Republic to stage equipment, supplies, and a small team in preparation for going into Haiti. His mission: to do an “on the ground” assessment of the needs and issues i
Racehorse Kip Deville ‘Doing Great’ in Laminitis Fight
Kip Deville, who has been battling life-threatening laminitis for several months, continues to show significant improvement at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky., and his connections remain cautiously optimistic.
“He is doing great,” said Mike Iavarone, president of IEAH Stables. “Every day has been better and better for him. He is walking around well
UK Bill to Revise Animal Health Oversight
Legislators in the United Kingdom have proposed major changes in animal health, including a new governmental body. The bill was introduced by Environment Secretary Hilary Benn.
Other measures in the draft Animal Health Bill, which was drawn up following extensive public consultation, include:
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Making statutory the role of Chief Veterinary Officer (UK), base
Improve Regional Limb Perfusion of Antibiotics in Horses
The equine lower limb can be a notoriously difficult part of the horse to treat with systemic antibiotics, mainly because the limited blood supply in this area makes it tough to deliver enough antibiotic to be effective. One option for getting a lot of antibiotic into lower limb and hoof tissues is regional limb perfusion (RLP), in which a veternarian places a tourniquet on the limb and inje
President Signs Law Accelerating Haiti Donation Deductions
On Jan. 22 President Obama signed into law the Haiti Assistance Income Tax Relief Act. The new law allows taxpayers to deduct contributions made for
A Message from Don Corleone
A man was charged with harassment after authorities say he sent the head of a plush toy horse to a state senator, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported.
Horse Park Past and Present
Okay, so it’s not the ideal time of year to spend a day touring the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, but it’s never too early
Max Corcoran on Hoof Slurry: Horse Tip Daily #132
Max Corcoran, long time groom for International Eventer Karen O’Connor, joins the Eventing Radio Show with some grooming tips she has learned through the years.
Let’s Sic the Press on Them!
How can you get the press (i.e., TheHorse.com) involved in covering a welfare or other equine issue? We often have people who want TheHorse.com to
Those Other Abandoned Horses
Attention directed toward the plight of abandoned horses has centered on those animals left without food and water and veterinary care in fields or stalls,
WEG Veterinary Preparations (AAEP 2009)
Dr. Kent Allen, WEG veterinary coordinator, discusses veterinary preparations for WEG. (4:41)
Abortion in Horses
Dr. Karen Wolfsdorf discusses equine abortion causes and precautions.
Kentucky Horse Owners Urged to Prepare for Winter Storm
Kentucky livestock producers and other animal owners have been urged to prepare for a severe winter storm that is expected to strike the Commonwealth near the end of the week.
“Kentucky has been slammed by severe winter weather many times in recent years,” said Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer. “We remember all too well the ice storm that paralyzed most of the
Track Bans Owner’s Horses Pending Necropsy Review
Horses entered in the name of Michael Gill, North America’s leading owner by races won and purses earned in 2009, will not be accepted for entry at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course.
Chris McErlean, vice president of racing for track owner Penn National Gaming Inc., said Jan. 25 the temporary restriction has been put in place pending a meeting to review the necrops
Mexican Donkey Welfare Aided by UK Sanctuary
A Donkey Sanctuary mobile unit working in Mexico recently met two working animals that contribute to their owners’ lives in very different ways.
The Donkey Sanctuary has been working in Mexico City and the surrounding areas since 1984 and is based at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM).
Omar Pr
