Latest News – The Horse
EHV Hold Order Lifted at Maryland Track
The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) reported today that all 25 horses in Laurel Park’s Barn 1 have tested negative for the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) on a second round of tests. These tests essentially end the
Disease Control Yearly Planner
For a horse to perform to his utmost capacity, he must be healthy and sound throughout the year. The smallest details of farm management often
N.C. Horse Dies of Gunshot Wound
Authorities have questioned a group of Marines after a horse was shot in his paddock in early November near Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, in Onslow County, N.C. The horse died of his wound on Nov. 21.
Owner Elizabeth Kachmor said she is
Cushing’s Horses Sought for Pergolide Study
Elanco Animal Health (a division of Eli Lilly and Company), in collaboration with Michigan State University, Oklahoma State University, and Louisiana State University, is seeking horses with equine Cushing’s disease, also known as pituitary pars
Equine Guelph Offers Genetics Course
Equine Guelph is offering a new online course in equine genetics. The 12-week course will provide the tools, techniques, and knowledge necessary to develop an understanding of the important role that genetics plays in the equine industry.
MSM Shows Protective Effect in First Equine Study
In the first peer-reviewed, published study to evaluate the effects of the nutritional supplement methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) in horses, Spanish researchers found that MSM exerted a protective effect against the detrimental physiologic changes
Curlin to Parade at Churchill Downs
Curlin, North America’s reigning Horse of the Year and the continent’s richest racehorse of all time with earnings of $10,501,800, will be paraded at Churchill Downs Nov. 29.
The 4-year-old Smart Strike colt has won seven grade I events,
Efforts to Reduce Shortage of Large Animal Vets in Progress
The United States is facing a shortage of large-animal veterinarians that could jeopardize the nation’s food supply, and result in diseases spreading from animals to humans, according to a veterinary scientist in Penn State’s College of
Kentucky Horse Tracks Battle Economy, Slots
Ron Geary thought he’d made it through the worst of it. The owner of tiny Ellis Park in western Kentucky salvaged the racetrack’s summer 2008 meet with a bit of showmanship.
Nontraditional events like “Wiener dog” and ostrich racing turned
FEI Veterinary Committee Reports on Activities
The Veterinary Committee of the F?d?ration Equestre Internationale (FEI) presented a report on its activities at the organization’s general assembly, held Nov. 17-21, in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Highlights of the report:
- The
UF Vet School Appoints New Senior Director of Development
Karen Legato has been named senior director of development and alumni affairs at the University of Florida (UF) College of Veterinary Medicine.
Legato has 25 years of fundraising experience in higher education, nine of which have been at
Meet Core Sponsors of UC Davis Regenerative Medicine Group
Motivated by a desire to help broaden the exploration of regenerative medicine as a treatment option for companion animals and horses, Dick and Carolyn Randall of Cupertino, Calif., provided core funding to launch a five-year, $2.5 million study
Shot Horse Gets New Home and Name
Trooper, the 6-year-old Arabian gelding shot in the head and abandoned in the Deschutes National Forest in Oregon now has a new home, a new name, and a future helping kids in need.
Measuring the Physiologic Response to Nutrition
Whether for weight gain or loss, speed or shine, nearly everything we offer our horses is given to bring about a desired effect. Stacie Appleton, PhD, and Mike Jerina, BS, presented a demonstration on “Measuring the Physiologic
Caring for Older Horses: The Elmer Bandit Diet
As it turns out, feeding Elmer requires careful consideration and a serious time commitment.
Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital Adds Critical Care Diplomates
Two veterinarians who are board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care–Pamela Wilkins, MS, PhD, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, ACVECC, and Mauria “Mo” O’Brien, BS, DVM, Dipl. ACVECC–have recently joined the faculty at the
