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U.S. Thoroughbred Stallion Reported Butchered in Peru
Drilling for Oil, a U.S. Thoroughbred graded stakes winner who was sent to Peru in July for stallion duty, was found dead after being butchered for his meat, according to the Turf Diario.
The stallion was reportedly stolen from Hamide Stable Aug. 6 after thieves set other horses free t
Cribbing Not a Learned Behavior, Researchers Say
Despite many horse owners’ belief to the contrary, researchers concluded in a new study that cribbing does not appear to be a learned disorder. However, genetic predisposition appears to be a factor, especially among Thoroughbreds.
Julia D. Albright, MA, DVM, and her colleagues at Cornell University surveyed horse owners about cribbing. Although 49% of owners thought cribbing was a
Horse Show Report
I posted a few photos yesterday while sitting at the airport (see those), but here’s the real report. The Filte Ireland Dublin Horse Show has
Europe Closing The Gap with New Vaccine Technology
A novel equine influenza vaccine using a specialized second generation ISCOM-Matrix adjuvant has resulted in a product that is not only safe and effective, but also capable of closing the so-called “immunity gap,” reported researchers from Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health in The Netherlands.
In Europe, veterinarians traditionally administer a course of two vaccines four to
Hendra Causes Horse Death in Queensland, Australia
According to reports coming out of Queensland, Australia, a filly that died Saturday (Aug. 8) was confirmed as having hendra.
Last year an equine veterinarian died of the virus.
At that time TheHorse.com quoted Biosecurity Queensland Chief Veterinary Officer Ron Glanville, BSc, BVSc, MVS, as saying,
Thoroughbreds Could Contribute to Human Diabetes Research
Not only can Thoroughbreds provide hours of entertainment for racing enthusiasts, they could also play an invaluable role in understanding obesity and Type 2 diabetes in humans, reports a group of Irish researchers.
“Over the past 400 years, the fastest and strongest racehorses have been selected for, resulting in the elite athletic animals we see today,” said lead researcher Emmeline
Link Between Drugs and Racehorse Injuries is a Work In Progress
Higher levels of two different non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) were identified in Thoroughbred racehorses suffering musculoskeletal injuries in Kentucky Racing Commission races compared to non-injured horses. But whether these elevated levels contribute to musculoskeletal injuries or not remains to be determined, reported a group of veterinary researchers from throughout the
Cargill Supports Horse Therapy Program in Eastern Iowa
As part of its ongoing commitment to support the communities in which it does business, Cargill announced today it has donated $10,000 to Children’s Center Charities’ Hippotherapy Program.
The word “hippotherapy” comes from the Greek word “hippos,” which means horse. The Hippotherapy Program introduces horses and horseback riding into therapy in order to help children with disabilitie
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Part 1: The Surgeon and the Colt
Today: Finally, Dr. Larry Bramlage! In this excerpt from the new book Equine ER, we follow one of the most famous equine orthopedic surgeons in
Dublin Horse Show
I often describe horse shows as my "natural habitat." But while I’ve had the pleasure of attending a diverse array of equine events, including the
Colicky Horses At Risk For Blood Clots
Horses with colic are at higher risk for developing a life-threatening blood-clotting disorders called disseminated intravascular coagulation, or DIC. This disorder can cause excessive bleeding or excessive clotting.
Blood clotting is a complex process. When blood vessels are injured by trauma, they release special proteins to create blood clots to stop the bleeding. In addition, the vessel
Two Horses Killed by Honeybee Attack in France
Two horses in France died from complications following a rare, but ferocious, attack by domestic honeybees, which had been separated from their honey hives, according to treating veterinarians.
New Equine Pain Scoring System Could Provide Quicker, More Effective Intervention
A new stall-side pain scoring system for horses could help veterinarians better determine the need for analgesics in lame horses, according to Kirsten Wegner, DVM, Dipl. ACVA (veterinary anesthesiology), an assistant professor of anesthesia at the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center.
In order to properly manage pain in lame horses, veterinarians must measure how much pain
