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Second Surgery Possible for Shot Massachusetts Horse
“Picaro,” the horse from Spencer, Mass., brought last week to the Cummings School’s Hospital for Large Animals at Tufts University with gunshot wounds, will undergo additional testing and a possible second surgery today.
A surgery on Friday to remove bullets from Picaro’s head revealed that the horse
Man Accused of Hanging Horse to Plead Not Guilty
A man accused of starving and then hanging a 27-year-old Appaloosa plans to plead not guilty at his next court appearance Jan. 25, at which time a trial date will also be set.
David Whiffin of Vancouver Island faces charges of killing cattle, causing unnecessary pain and suffering to an animal, and failing to provide the necessities of life. Clayton Cunningham, also of Vancouver I
New Horse Owner Education Available Via KHC
The Kentucky Horse Council is no stranger to educating new horse owners. In 2009 they released a DVD, HorseSmarts: Essential Advice for Today’s Horse Owner. The 60-minute video, which was shown on KET last summer and fall, includes information on the top 10 things new horse owners should know. The DVD is available for purchase through tack and feed stores Read More
Immunology of Foals: Environmental Effects on Immune Maturation
Newborn foals can be susceptible to many viral and bacterial infections. One example is the unique susceptibility of young foals to Rhodococcus equi, a common cause of bronchopneumonia.
Listen Up: Horses Demonstrate Auditory Laterality
A neighborly neigh is processed in a different way than other whinnies, meaning that horses have brain side preferences for sounds, according to a new study by French researchers.
EIA: British Horse Owners Advised Not to Panic
The British Horse Society is urging horse owners not to panic after two horses in Wiltshire, England, tested positive for equine infectious anemia (EIA), also called “swamp fever.”
Equine infectious anemia is an untreatable disease of horses, donkeys, and mules, spread by the exchange of bodily fluids, including via insect vectors. Affected horses remain infectious carr
Mobile Vet Clinic to Aid Haiti Animal Relief Efforts
The Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti (ARCH) will be able to utilize a mobile veterinary clinic from by the Antigua and Barbuda Humane Society. The United Animal Nations recently provided an update on ARCH progress.
A field team based in the Dominican Republic will drive the clinic across the border into Haiti once authorities grant permission. Field responders will use the clinic
Professional Horseman’s Council & Buying/Selling Horses: Eventing Radio Episode 59
Jonathan Holling, chair of the Professional Horseman’s Council is our guest this week as he explains the role of the organization and its agenda for
Hilda Gurney: Dressage Radio Episode 34
Hilda Gurney talks about her experience judging, training, and how the quality of Dressage has advanced in the United States. Listen in. Dressage Radio Episode
Artax! Artax!
It seems this season gives many horses a sinking feeling. Whether sinkholes or mud, early spring is always a busy time for large animal rescue teams.
Horse Industry Survey Nearly At 10,000! Help Us Get There!
There are only a few more days until the Horse Industry Survey conducted by the American Horse Publications closes on Jan. 31. If you own,
Dr. Tucker on Digestion: Horse Tip Daily Episode #127
It is always fun speaking with Dr. Geoff Tucker. He is one of the most popular horse dentists in the country and a bit of
Cub Scout Terrorists and "Sored" Horses
“Wait, Wait . . . Don’t Tell Me” is an insanely funny question and answer program of political and social satire broadcast on National Public
Bring Mares into Season with Lights
Dr. Ed Squires explains the use of lights to bring mares into season.
Rabies Vaccinations: An Equine Care Basic
According to a recent report issued by the Kentucky State Veterinarian’s office, the number of reported cases of rabies rose from 45 in 2008 to 46 in 2009. However, the number of cases has doubled in the last five years.
BEVA Silent Auction Aids Working Equids
The British Equine Veterinary Association Trust, the charitable arm of BEVA, is offering some fabulous opportunities and unique prizes in its silent auction to raise money for its work to improve not only the wellbeing of some of the 100 million working equids in the world, but also the families who
