Latest News – The Horse
Semen Centrifugation Speeds Examined in Study
Theriogenologists typically recommend low centrifugation speeds for separating equine semen from seminal plasma in ejaculate, as it was unknown whether higher speeds would damage the cells. However, higher forces did not damage sperm in a new study.
“There are some stallions that have low sperm concentration in their ejaculates and need to be centrifuged to concentrate the ce
Santa Anita Raising Money For Quake Victims
As news of the devastating earthquake, which struck the Caribbean island nation of Haiti on Jan. 12, continues to unfold, the Santa Anita jockeys’ colony and Santa Anita Park have joined forces to send aid via the American Red Cross.
Massachusetts Horse Recovering from Gunshot Wound
A horse brought to the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University yesterday (Jan. 14) from Spencer, Mass. with gunshot wounds has undergone emergency surgery to manage bone and soft-tissue injuries to the head, veterinarians said.
Breeding: Best Mare Management Practices
From breeding soundness exams to tracking mares’ cycles, learn what owners should know before having their mares bred.
Spotlight Driver Mike McLellan: 2010 Radio Show Episode 73
Alltech’s Susanna Elliot helps us welcome in 2010, the year of the Games, and we catch up with our spotlight driver Mike McLellan in Texas.
Hope Glynn on Doing Well in a Flat Class: Horse Tip Daily #125 –
Today’s tip comes compliments of our friends at Equestrian Life. Hope Glynn on doing well in a flat class in the Hunter ring. Listen in.
Caesarean Section in Mares (AAEP 2009)
Dr. Kim Abernathy of the Kentucky Lake Equine Hospital talks about C-sections in mares.
Veterinary Outreach: The Equitarian Initiative (AAEP 2009)
Dr. Jay Merriam talks about veterinary outreach at the 2009 AAEP convention.
Reward Increased for Information on Mustang Shootings
The reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever is responsible for the shooting deaths of six wild horses rose to $12,500 this week, when the Humane Society of the United States added $2,500 to the existing $10,000 reward offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
Helicopter pilots from the BLM discovered the animals' carcasses in a remote area
Pennsylvania Police Horse Recovering; Donations Needed
Duke is the most popular and longest-serving police horse on the Lancaster City, Pennsylvania, police force. While he is expected to make a full recovery from colic surgery performed at the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center, the mounted police unit needs help paying those bills.
“This was a big hit to themounted unit,” said Lt. Todd Umstead, Public Infor
Additional Endorsements of National Welfare Code of Practice
The American Horse Council (AHC) is pleased to announce the American Endurance Ride Conference, the American Paint Horse Association, the National Cutting Horse Association, and the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association have recently endorsed the Welfare Code of Practice further broadening the industry support of a national code. The AHC drafted the Welfare Code of Practice, which out
WSU Horse Eye Care Available at Eastern Washington Satellite
In the past, Eastern Washington horse owners had to go to Spokane for advanced eye care, or over to Western Washington near Seattle. Now horses with difficult eye problems can come to WSU’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Pullman for treatment.
Weed of the Month: Common Dandelion
Dandelion is widespread across North America and is a commonly occurring plant in all types of pastures and turf. This is one of the most well-known weeds because of its bright yellow flowers and round, gray-to-white seed heads that are borne on a hollow stalk.
Updated: Haiti Veterinary Outreach Efforts in Progress
Veterinary and agriculture groups are organizing a response effort in the wake of Tuesday’s 7.0 earthquake centered in Haiti’s capital of Port-au-Prince.
Christian Veterinary Mission has served in Haiti since the early 1980s and has set up a dedicated fund for earthquake relief
Prepurchase Exam of the Western Performance Horse, AAEP 2009
Tips on proper prepurchase examinations for horses in Western performance disciplines. The horse’s physical condition, disposition/attitude, and soundness should be evaluated by your veterinarian before the sale.
Surely Awesome: Part 1 … plus some very good news!
Today begins a new excerpt from the book Equine ER from Chapter 13: Surely Awesome. Plus: Happy Birthday to us! This blog began roughly a
