Latest News – The Horse
12 Horses Die in Calgary Trailer Accident
Twelve horses died Friday when a stock trailer carrying 44 animals overturned onto the median of a Calgary, Alberta, freeway.
Well-Horse Thrush Off
Well-Horse introduces Thrush Off, a natural hoof product that eliminates thrush and heals inside the hoof.
Thrush Off shortens the recovery time when treating injuries and infections to the coronet band, cracked heels, thrush, abscesses,
Commentary: International Resources Help Working Equids
Working equids are the donkeys, mules, ponies, and horses that are integral to transporting of goods to market, plowing the land, and clearing brush and trees in most of the world. Even if roads were traversable and the terrain could accommodate
No Sugarcoating: Diagnosing and Managing the Insulin-Resistant Horse
Insulin resistance can lead to Type II diabetes in people. In horses, it can lead to what is called equine metabolic syndrome (EMS).
“We have diagnosed five or six horses (with EMS) here at Washington State University’s Veterinary
Jockey Club: Thoroughbred Mares Bred Down 7.7%
The Jockey Club released the Report of Mares Bred (RMB) statistics Oct. 16 for 2008 that show a continued decline in North American Thoroughbred breeding activity.
Based on RMBs received through Oct. 10, The Jockey Club reported 2,643
Armyworms Attack Texas Hayfields, Oats
Texas farmers are once again battling armyworms and the voracious creatures are attacking fields and pastures in formidable numbers.
“There are probably more armyworms this year than in previous years,” Allen Knutson, an entomologist with
Researchers: Mare’s Condition Appears to Impact Sex of Foal
A recent study of wild horses in New Zealand has found that broodmares that are healthiest at the time of conception are more likely to have colts.
The study, conducted by researchers Elissa Cameron, MSc, PhD, and Wayne Linklater, PhD, foun
Florida Sire Reprized Euthanized
Reprized, a full brother to 1989 Breeders’ Cup Turf (gr. I) winner and sire Prized, was euthanized Oct. 16 at Bill and Debra’s Backlinie’s D&B Farm near Morrison, Fla.
“It’s a tough loss,” said Bill Backlinie. “He was D&B Farm ..
AVMA Membership Survey Shows Leadership, Membership Well-Aligned
A recent survey of members of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) revealed that the values and goals of the association leadership?the Executive Board?are shared by AVMA members.
Over the past four years, AVMA leadership
Veterinary Post-Grad Education Popular, Controversial
Caroline C. Tonozzi, DVM, Dipl. ACVECC, a 2003 graduate of the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, had no idea that she was a member of one of the fastest growing segments of the veterinary workforce?those who pursue
Widespread Pigeon Fever Reported in Oregon
Veterinarians in Oregon are reporting a surge in cases of Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis (also known as pigeon fever or dryland distemper), a bacterial disease that can linger in a horse for months. Jessica Evans, DVM, of Bend Equine
Curlin Bids will Go Forward
The court-appointed receiver managing the minority ownership in Horse of the Year Curlin said the sealed-bid process established Oct. 15 to possibly sell the 20% interest in the champion colt will go forward, despite a
Full Field of 14 to Run in Breeders’ Cup Classic
Curlin, undefeated Casino Drive from Japan, and European stars Duke of Marmalade, Henry the Navigator, and Raven’s Pass were among a full field of 14 horses pre-entered Thursday for the $5 million Breeders’ Cup Classic at Santa Anita on Oct. 25.
Laminitis Seminar Offered on West Coast
The first Laminitis West Seminar–an expansion of the International Equine Conference on Laminitis and Diseases of the Foot held in West Palm Beach, Fla., every other year–will be held Nov. 1 at the Monterey Convention Center in Monterey, Calif
New Humane Shelter Planned for Illinois Horses
A group of Illinois horse owners and equine advocates announced plans today to soon open the doors of a newly founded humane shelter and adoption center for horses. The Illinois Equine Humane Center (ILEHC) mission is to provide humane
Kentucky Reports Fourth WNV Case of 2008 Season
A fourth horse in Kentucky has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). According to a notification released by the state veterinarian’s office, the 7-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse had been partially vaccinated against the disease. It had
