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Cytokines, Inflammation, and Insulin Resistance: Dangerous Liaisons
Insulin resistance, the body’s inability to control blood sugar levels with normal amounts of insulin, is known to be associated with equine obesity, altered reproductive function, and pasture-associated laminitis. In addition, insulin resistance
New Trial Monday for Teens Charged in Horse Shootings
Two teens charged after an alleged shooting spree that killed three horses are suing an eastern Kentucky television station and a reporter for identifying them before they were charged as adults.
The lawsuit says the Pike County sheriff’s
New Commissioners Appointed to Texas Animal Health Group
Gov. Rick Perry appointed Ernie Morales of Devine as presiding officer of the Texas Animal Health Commission. He also appointed six new members for terms to expire Sept. 6, 2013. The commission works to protect and enhance the health of animal
Laminitis Research: Pfizer, NTRA Partnering on Barbaro Memorial Fund
Pfizer Animal Health and the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) have joined forces to help fund laminitis research through the NTRA Charities? Barbaro Memorial Fund. The partnership?s aim is to increase awareness of the Fund across
Keeping Horses Comfortable in Winter Temperatures
Horses prefer, and are better off, outdoors even in cold weather, and will acclimate to cold temperatures if given the opportunity, according to Marcia Hathaway, PhD, a professor in the Department of Animal Science at the University of Minnesota
Smarty Jones’ Surgeon Receives Rutgers Award
The Equine Science Center at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, has named Patricia Hogan, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, as the 2008 winner of the Center?s ?Spirit of the Horse? award.
The award was presented at the New Jersey
Charges Pending on Horses Seized from Virginia Farm
Loudoun County, Va., officials seized 48 horses from a Middleburg farm, and animal cruelty charges could be on the horizon for the horses’ owners. Officials said many of the horses were emaciated, standing in areas covered by their own feces, an
AlpharmaEquine Extend-A-Cool
Extend-A-Cool as an effective remedy to address sore shins, inflamed leg muscles and tendons, and reduce swelling from acute sprains and bruises. When applied to the lower leg, the temperature under the wrap may be reduced by up to 6°F or more
World Equestrian Games 2010 Volunteers Sought
The World Games 2010 Foundation is launching a volunteer recruitment Web Site to manage the thousands of volunteers needed for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
Jacksons Reflect on Decision to Bury Barbaro at Churchill
The morning of Jan. 29 represented a lot of things for Roy and Gretchen Jackson. Not only was it the one-year anniversary of when their colt Barbaro lost his battle with laminitis, but it was the day when they would finally reveal that he
Unwanted Horse Coalition Offering Resources for Horse Owners
Recent articles in prominent newspapers such as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Los Angeles Times have reported on an apparent increase in the numbers of unwanted horses.
Retired Racehorses to Participate in Texas A&M Study
More than 100 horses currently being cared for by the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) will take part in a study at Texas A&M University that will attempt to identify genes in horses predisposed to fractures and catastrophic injuries.
“We’re looking for some kind of genetic trait that may make the difference,” said Jana Caldwell, a PhD student in the Department of Veterinary
Horse Owners Reminded of USDA Agriculture Census
Farmers will soon have the opportunity to make their voices heard and help shape the future of agriculture for years to come when the 2007 Census of Agriculture arrives in their mailboxes. The surveys have been mailed and must be filled out and
South Dakota Legislators Kill Slaughter Incentive Bill
A bill that would make a state-funded loan of up to $1 million available to construct a horse slaughtering facility in South Dakota is no longer under consideration.
A spokesperson for Sen. Jay Duenwald, chair of the state’s Senate Agriculture
NCSU Benefit Stallion Service Auction Extended
The NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine is extending its third annual Stallion Service Auction. All proceeds from the auction will benefit the Student Chapter of the Society for Theriogenology and Student Chapter of the American Association of
Barbaro’s Legacy Lives On at UPenn
(Edited University of Pennsylvania press release)
The legacy of Barbaro, the 2006 Kentucky Derby winner, lives on at the University of Pennsylvania’s veterinary school and hospital where he spent his final days.
“At Penn
