Latest News – The Horse
Keeping Horses Cool
Heat and humidity are major concerns for the horse since heat-related illness can be dangerous–even fatal.
GPG Horse-tec Suspension Stirrups
GPG Stirrups Holland has appointed Horse-tec, based in Bowral, Australia, to distribute their patented stirrups in Asia Pacific and North America. The unique design of the European Suspension Stirrups uses modern technology to help reduce rider leg a
Horse Trainer Fined for Decapitation Threat
A horse trainer in Australia has been fined for “conduct prejudicial to the image of racing” after he publicly threatened to cut off his horses’ heads if jump racing was banned, according to
Rehabilitating Muscle
What would be the best avenue to take to prevent too much scar tissue from forming and limiting muscle use?
Remember Rabies Vaccination Before Attending Horse Shows
Before you hit the show circuit this season, be sure to do your part to keep horses, other animals, and competitors safe by including a rabies vaccination at your pre-event health exam. Vaccinations can do more than just help horses–they can
AAEP Foundation Seeks Research Fellow Applicants
Applications are now being accepted for the 2009 AAEP Foundation Past Presidents’ Research Fellow. The scholarship is awarded annually to an AAEP-member veterinarian who is beginning a career in equine research. The application deadline is July
Vet in Cobra Venom Case Sues Racing Commission
Rodney Stewart, DVM, who was suspended five years by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission for violating various medication violations including possession of cobra venom, has filed a suit in Franklin (Kentucky) Circuit Court alleging that the
Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM): Debunking the Myths
Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) is a bit like a rock star: highly Googled, morbidly fascinating, yet oftentimes completely misunderstood.
Walk This Way
Ever wondered what walking on a horse’s legs and hooves would feel like? Check out the work of Seattle artist Kim Graham, inventor of Digitigrade
Obama Suspends Recent H-2A Agricultural Worker Rule Changes
According to an update from the American Horse Council (AHC), the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has suspended the recent changes to the H-2A program made by the Bush Administration in December 2008.
On Dec. 18 DOL adopted a final rule
Vet Confirms Botulism Caused Recent Wyoming Horse Deaths
A dozen horses that died in a pasture west of Casper, Wyo., last month had botulism, according to a report appearing on kcwy13.com.
George Marble, DVM, said three
New Horse Owners Learn About Breeding Process
If there’s one thing the horse industry needs, its new blood to fuel the sport. The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders’ Association (TOBA) works each year to accomplish just that through its new owner seminars and breeding clinics, the most recent
Vets Discuss ‘Equitarian’ Outreach Efforts, AAEP 2008
The table topic meeting room was full to overflowing with equine veterinarians at the 2008 American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) convention, held Dec. 6-10 in San Diego, Calif., most interested in some of the worldwide equine
Study: Hylauronan Dressing Doesn’t Aid Distal Limb Wound Healing
Results of a clinical study showed that distal limb wounds treated with a dressing containing esterified hyaluronic acid (hyaluronan) showed no improvement in healing as compared to untreated wounds.
To evaluate the effect of an
Belmont Stakes Home Track Receives Accreditation
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced the Thoroughbred racetrack Belmont Park, home of the Belmont Stakes, has been fully accredited by the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance following a complete review of all racing
