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Thoroughbred Sire Galileo Recovering from Colic Surgery
Leading European sire Galileo was reportedly recovering from colic surgery performed Sept. 18 at Fethard Equine Hospital. According to The Racing Post, the Coolmore stallion was taken into the hospital through the evening having been
Jones Appeals Clenbuterol Suspension
Thoroughbred trainer Larry Jones has appealed a seven-day suspension and $500 fine levied by the stewards at Delaware Park in connection with the highly-publicized case in which the horse Stones River tested positive for the prohibited substance
Hurricane Recovery Progress Report Features Carcass Disposal Update, Hay Hotline
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) sent this update on Friday, Sept. 19:
A TAHC assessment team has nearly completed the Galveston Island large animal assessment. Fresh water supplies are being supplied for rescued and stabled
Genetic Mutation for Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy Widespread
Veterinary researchers from the University of Minnesota have identified a gene potentially responsible for polysaccharide storage myopathy (PSSM) in Quarter Horses and, in doing so, they uncovered a number of research leads to pursue. In a
Hurricane Livestock Rescue Effort Continues
Since the day after 20-foot storm surges sent water destroying nearly all of the fences throughout the Chambers and Jefferson counties of Texas, forcing some 20,000 livestock to make a desperate run for high ground, the Texas AgriLife Extension
Southern Hay Option is Highly Digestible, Costs Peanuts
Perennial peanut hay is getting rave reviews as an extraordinarily delicious forage option for horses. Even better, it doesn’t result in explosive energy, gives a glossy coat, is easily digestible, needs no pesticides, and is not
Equine Laser Surgery Now Available through Wisconsin Vet School
Lasers are changing the options available to horse owners whose animals need surgical procedures.
“Laser surgery can not only save horse owners money for certain procedures, it can also be more effective than traditional surgery, with fewer
New Bulletin Covers Michigan Pasture and Hay Maintenance
According to the 2007 Michigan Equine Survey, there are about 155,000 horses, ponies, mules, and donkeys in Michigan. And they are as hungry as, well, horses.
Horse owners and
Equine Ambulance Hits the Road for Marion duPont Scott Center
They travel up to five hours one way to staff an event–and during the whole trip, they hope their services won’t be needed when they get there. The five-member ambulance crew from Virginia Tech’s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center and
After the Hurricane: Flooding, Mosquitoes, and Equine Disease
Recent flooding, including flooding from storm surge and rains due to Hurricane Ike, likely will lead to significantly increased mosquito activity in many parts of Texas.
Wait Too Long to Call the Vet? See What Our Readers Said
More than 900 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “Do any of your horse-owning friends wait too long to call the veterinarian for injury or illness?”
Kentucky Reports First Equine West Nile Virus Case of 2008
Kentucky agriculture officials announced today that a 9-year-old Saddlebred gelding has been confirmed positive for West Nile virus (WNV). This is the first WNV case in the state so far this year.
The affected horse lives in Christian
Tips on Caring for Livestock After Hurricanes
Immediate danger to livestock from hurricanes comes from drowning due to storm surges and accumulated rainfall. Injury can occur from flying debris or electric shock from downed power lines. But the risk of injury doesn’t end when the
AAEP Foundation Disaster Relief Fund Accepting Aid for Horses
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Foundation’s Equine Disaster Relief Fund is accepting aid to help horses in Louisiana and Texas. Money donated to the fund will go to credible programs and organizations that ar
Horse Owner Unsure Whether Seized Mare is Dead or Alive
Horse owner Virginia Stack of Quakertown, Pa., wasted no time responding to requests for identification information about her Thoroughbred mare, Sharp Gal. The mare was residing at Norcrest Farm in Troupsburg, N.Y., when authorities with the
Ike’s Remnants Batter Farm Crops in South, Midwest
From Texas rice farms to Midwest cornfields, some farmers in the path of Hurricane Ike’s remnants saw profits sink as strong winds battered crops.
“The timing was devastating,” said Mike Smith, an agricultural extension agent in Henderson
