Latest News – The Horse
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
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
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
WEG Veterinary Preparations (AAEP 2009)
Dr. Kent Allen, WEG veterinary coordinator, discusses veterinary preparations for WEG. (4:41)
Dr. Kari De Leeuw on Acupuncture: Horse Tip Daily #130
We are very excited to have Dr. De Leeuw on the Horse Tip Daily Show with us. Dr. De Leeuw is a Veterinarian with a
John Da Silva on the Horse’s Temperature: Horse Tip Daily #131
John Da Silva of ECOGOLD joins us to speak about the importance of your horse’s temperature during work, listen in … Horse Tip Daily #131
Surely Awesome Part 4: Waiting, worrying
On Thursday in this excerpt from the book Equine ER, Surely Awesome went to surgery. Dr. Al Ruggles’ goal was to repair the mare’s shattered
Bayer Animal Health (AAEP 2009 Tradeshow)
Dr. Scott King of Bayer announces the winners of the AAEP Resort meeting contest and what’s new for Bayer in 2010.
Conditioning horses with DSLD (AAEP 2009)
Lin Xie, a student at Louisiana State University, discusses conditioning horses with degenerative suspensory ligament desmitis. (2:42)
Horse Protection Act (AAEP 2009)
Dr. Rachel Cezar of the USDA APHIS talks about the Horse Protection Act. (4:38)
Vets Join Haiti Animal Relief Coalition
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and American Veterinary Medical Foundation have joined a coalition of other animal health and welfare groups to help address the ongoing humanitarian relief efforts in Haiti following the January 12 earthquake that devastated the country.
The Animal Relief Coalition of Haiti (ARCH) was developed by the Read More
Humane Society Group Arrives in Haiti
After arriving in Haiti Thursday evening, a team of veterinarians has begun to assess animal needs and is offering hands-on assistance to animals affected by the earthquake. The group represents Humane Society International, The Humane Society of the United States, and the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association.
“Our team is committed to assisting the animals of this d
Cortisol Levels and Colic Survival in Horses (AAEP 2009)
Cortisol, which is often termed the “stress hormone” because its levels rise in response to stress in horses and other species, might offer veterinarians another tool for assessing and developing prognoses for horses with colic. One study examined cortisol levels in 29 colicking horses referred to a United Kingdom clinic for exploratory surgery.
Jail Sentence for California Horse Cruelty Family
The California family convicted on multiple animal cruelty charges connected to the removal of 100 horses from their Frazier Park ranch will serve jail time and are prohibited from owning horses for five years.
Jane Bor, her son Ernie, and daughter-in-law Cecelia were arrested in October 2008 after authorities removed
Dressage Star Blue Hors Matine Euthanized
Dressage mare Blue Hors Matine, whose dressage freestyle at the 2006 World Equestrian Games in Aachen became an Internet video sensation, was euthanized today after breaking a leg in a paddock accident, Horse and Hound reported.
The 13-year-old Dutch mare was ridden by Andreas Helgstrand. She was retired from competition following a tendon injury at the Las Vegas World Cup in 2007.
Lameness in Racehorses, AAEP 2009
When a racehorse is injured, one of the biggest concerns an owner has is whether or not the animal will be able to race again. The owner also wants to know if the horse will be able to perform as well as it did prior to being hurt. Travis Tull, DVM, and Hannah Wellman, BVSc, of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky., presented studies that addressed those questions during the La
