Latest News – The Horse
Equine Vet Techs Earn CE Credit at Regioinal Symposium
Over the weekend of Jan. 9, Virginia Tech’s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center hosted the American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians’ (AAEVT) mid-Atlantic Regional Symposium.
More than 70 veterinary technicians who
WSU Veterinary College Cancels Annual Professional Conference
The Washington State University (WSU) College of Veterinary Medicine announced Tuesday (Jan. 27) it is cancelling its 2009 Annual Conference for Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians, which was slated for March 27-29 in
ReRun Establishes New Program
ReRun, the nonprofit Thoroughbred adoption group, and Bella Rosa Riding Academy (BRRA) in Howell, N.J., have established a new program, “Catch Riders,” to educate and improve the horsemanship skills of young riders using Thoroughbred
Turfway Barn Quarantined Pending Tests; EHV-1 Suspected
A barn at Turfway Park was quarantined Jan. 30 after a horse that showed signs of equine herpesvirus (EHV) was euthanized, track officials confirmed later that day.
The barn, which contains about 40 horses under the care of several
Safely Increasing Weight in Emaciated Horses
Rehabilitating emaciated horses to nutritional health is a challenge–there’s a fine line between not getting results and risking the horse’s health by introducing too much, too soon.
Under the Influence
Two stories caught my eye today. Both were exceptional little gems in their own right, but work even better in tandem. Today’s theme: riding
Strangles: Serious, But Not Often Fatal
Due to its contagious nature, outbreaks of the bacterial disease strangles, which can cause serious complications, periodically occur. This can send owners scrambling to protect their horses.
Owners are justifiably concerned because
Kentucky Horse Farms Deal with Ice Storm Aftermath
While the icy wonderland that has blanketed the Bluegrass region left more than 600,000 Kentuckians without power the week of Jan. 25, Thoroughbred farm managers are doing all they can to keep their operations functional and safe in spite of
Elmer Bandit’s Winter Workouts Move Inside
Winter weather has driven 37-year-old competitive trail horse Elmer Bandit and his owner and rider Mary Anna Wood inside for dressage lessons.
Remember Tapeworm Control this Spring
Before turning horses out on pasture this spring, remember to check with your veterinarian to ensure your deworming program includes tapeworm control.
Tapeworms are transmitted by an intermediate host, the oribatid mite, which lives on
Rutgers Equine Science Center Schedules Horses 2009 Conference
Horses 2009 is coming to Rutgers on Saturday, March 28, and Sunday, March 29, 2009, organized by the Equine Science Center at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.
The program will offer attendees an intense learning experience, with
Barbaro Memorial to be Unveiled in April
The public unveiling of a bronze statue to celebrate the life of 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro will take place at Churchill Downs April 26. The announcement came on the second anniversary of Barbaro’s passing on Jan. 29, 2007.
WEG 2010 Competition Schedule Revised
The World Games 2010 Foundation has revised the competition schedule for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
The new schedule moves the Reining competition to Sept. 25-30, and shifts the Vaulting competition to Oct. 1-10. No other
Helping Working Equids in Egypt
There are roughly 15.5 million equids in Europe and the United States combined. These animals take part in the many equestrian sports and activities that have developed, and most enjoy good nutrition and care.
In contrast to this, there are
Equine Parasitologist Receives National Science Award
Danish equine parasitologist Martin Krarup Nielsen, DVM, has been awarded one of the most prestigious awards of his country. Danish Minister of Science Helge Sander and Her Royal Highness Princess Mary of Denmark recently delivered the Young
Barbaro’s Brother Nears the Starting Gate
Nicanor, a full brother of the 2006 Kentucky Derby winner whose story captivated the racing world for months, will race for the first time either this weekend or next, trainer Michael Matz said Monday.
Nicanor had a solid five-furlong work
