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Nerve Block Technique Reduces Limb Pain in Horses
To find ways to better manage pain in horses, researchers have been studying a technique that involves inserting continuous peripheral nerve block (CPNB) catheters along nerves in the horse’s front limb to relieve pain.
Placental Infections Cause Majority of Premature Foal Births
Premature delivery is a devastating problem in horses since the majority of foals that are delivered before the last week of gestation die. The negative financial and emotional impact of premature delivery on horse breeders is, therefore,
TheHorse.com to Offer Online Video Horse Courses
Horse Courses present the latest developments in horse health topics from leaders in equine research.
Animal Pain Management Webcast Offered
The Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) will sponsor live Webcasts on pain management in pets for both veterinarians and pet owners. Both Webcasts will be held March 13.
The veterinarian’s Webcast, which will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. (EDT) will
Study Correlates Food Rewards with Positive Responses during Training
Young horses learn faster and have more positive interactions with humans when they receive food as a reward during training, according to a new study presented at the 34th Annual
Horse Owner Liability on Trial in Britain
The legal responsibilities of being a racehorse owner in Britain have come to the fore in the wake of a multi-million dollar legal claim against the owners and trainer of a horse that severely injured an assistant trainer in a pre-race paddock
South Carolina Horse Abuse Investigation: Remains Exhumed
Remains of a dozen horses found in gravesites located on property formerly owned by the Trexler family in Sumter County, S.C., are undergoing forensic testing at a lab at Florida State University. The remains were recovered Saturday by
BloodHorse.com Launches Blog Stable
BloodHorse.com has launched a collection of Weblogs. The BloodHorse.com Blog Stable is now available 24/7 at BloodHorse.com/Blogs.
Each individual blog, written by
Forensic Veterinarian Joins South Carolina Abuse Probe
A forensic veterinarian has joined the investigation to multiple alleged incidents of horse abuse in South Carolina.
Melinda D. Merck, DVM, senior director of veterinary forensics for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus Kills Four Florida Horses
Officials in Paisley, Fla., say four horses have died in Lake and Volusia counties from complications of the mosquito-borne Eastern equine encephalitis virus.
Health department officials say a horse in northeast Lake County died from the
Blood Test in Young Foals Might Predict Osteochondrosis
Measurement of osteocalcin (a marker of joint metabolism) in 2-week-old foals might be useful for identifying foals at risk for developing osteochondrosis.
Osteochondrosis (OC) is a developmental orthopedic disease that results from a
Healthy Hooves, Inside and Out
Horse hooves aren’t created equal, which can make it hard to understand the healthy foot’s form and function.
Is This What We Want?
A national clearinghouse is needed to certify equine rescues and coordinate funding, donations, and even allocation of animals.
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Biotin: Does it Work?
Here’s what we know about the efficacy of this popular hoof supplement.
Ergonomic Tack
How do you choose the tack that is comfortable for your horse and helps him remain healthy?
You, Your Vet, and the National Animal Identification System
Recently, horse owners have been hearing a lot about animal identification and microchipping. As many already know, the USDA has, for the past four years, been developing and implementing the voluntary National Animal Identification System (NAIS) i
