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Tooth Characteristics and Feed Digestibility
Think floating a horse’s teeth improves his feed digestion? Think again, says one study.
Idaho Equine Repro Researcher Heads to UPenn
Veterinarian Dirk Vanderwall, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACT, is leaving the University of Idaho College of Agricultural and Life Sciences to join the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine at the New Bolton Center. Vanderwall will lead a
Homes for Horses Coalition to Meet in Las Vegas
Representatives from dozens of national and state-based equine protection, advocacy, and rescue organizations will gather on April 9 through 10 at Bally’s Las Vegas for the third annual Homes for Horses Coalition Conference.
The
Adrenaline and no sleep
Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital interns talk about life on adrenaline and no sleep.
Sunday morning
Dr. Peter Morresey with a foal on a Sunday morning. The photograph reminded me of those images of religious icons, such as this one of
100th Thoroughbred Adopted Through TheHorse.com’s Service
In a little more than four months 100 Thoroughbreds have found new homes through TheHorse.com’s Thoroughbred Adoption Service. Actually that number is higher as many folks who placed
Tendon Angle and Navicular Lameness (AAEP 2008)
Why might one horse suffer from injury to the deep digital flexor tendon (DDFT) in the navicular area while another doesn’t? A recent study suggests that the angle of the DDFT as it passes over the navicular bone might have a lot to do with it.
Tiny Drugs Could Have Big Effect on Equine Medicine
Nanomedicine–the use of small-molecule therapeutic drugs–is a rapidly expanding field in human medicine and is anticipated to have a huge impact on equine practice in the not-so-distant future.
According to Paul Debbage, PhD,
Former A&M Student Inducted Into AQHA Hall of Fame
Texas A&M former student and Aggie veterinarian, Charles Graham, DVM, was recognized March 7 for his contributions to the equine industry with an induction into the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) Hall of Fame. The ceremony was a part of the AQHA conference held this past weekend in San Antonio, Texas.
“The success of a college can be judged by the success of its
First Mares in Foal to Big Brown
Three Chimneys Farm announced March 12 that several notable mares have already been confirmed in foal to first year sire Big Brown. Mares confirmed in foal include Santaria, dam of grade II stakes winners and stallions Medallist and Air
Maryland Department of Agriculture Equine Fair and Show Policies Announced
Exhibitors and organizers of horse shows and other equine competitions in Maryland need to comply with certain state animal health regulations (COMAR 15.11.12.01 forward) in order to hold and attend equine events. The requirements are in place t
Horse Rescue in Maryland to Offer Horse Care Clinics
Days End Farm Horse Rescue in Woodbine, Md., will offer Horse Care Clinics I and II on April 18 and 19.
Aimed at first-time and lifelong horse owners, the Horse Care Clinics cover such topics as horse handling and psychology, safety, hoo
Emergency Care at Endurance Events
Endurance rides are often held in wilderness areas without good road access, posing a challenge when trying to reach a horse in distress. A Treatment Veterinarian should be equipped with sufficient horsepower (vehicle, ATV, or horse) to reach a horse
TheHorse.com Rolls Out New User Features
Users of TheHorse.com can now customize their profiles to save their favorite articles, manage their e-newsletter subscriptions, change passwords and e-mail addresses, and much more.
To access these new tools, be sure you’re signed in, then
Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy (PSSM): A Genetic Diagnosis, AAEP 2008
Polysaccharide storage myopathy (PSSM) is a metabolic muscle problem found in at least 20 breeds, including Quarter Horses, Paints, Appaloosas, and drafts. An affected horse suffers bouts of exertional rhabdomyolysis (tying-up), muscle tremors
EHV, Botulism, Stem Cell Among New Grayson-Jockey Club Projects
Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation will fund 17 projects in 2009. Additionally, the group announced today that Paul Lunn, MRCVS, BVSc, PhD, Dipl ACVIM, of Colorado State University has been elected to succeed Larry Bramlage, DVM, MS, Dipl.
