Latest News – The Horse
Virginia Tech Leader to Serve as 2008 Olympic Veterinarian
David Hodgson, BVSc, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, had scarcely unpacked his bags after journeying from Sydney, Australia, to the United States to assume his new duties as head of the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences in the Virginia-Maryland
International Welfare Team Helping Animals Affected by Mexico Flooding
A coalition of international animal welfare organizations, including Humane Society International, are responding to the needs of animals in the wake of massive floods that left approximately 80% of Tabasco, Mexico underwater.
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Laminitis Conference Ramps Up the Fight Against Foot Problems in Horses
Many of the top minds in laminitis research gathered Nov. 2-4 in West Palm Beach, Fla., to disseminate their findings on this devastating disease and other problems. About 370 veterinarians, farriers, and horse owners attended the Fourth
EVA Vaccination Snafu Blocks Top European Horse from Running in Japan
Dylan Thomas, who was recently named Cartier Horse of the Year and top older horse in Europe, is no longer a contender for the Nov. 25 Japan Cup due to not testing negative for equine viral arteritis (EVA).
A series of examinations conducted a
Sheriff Says ‘Mutilated’ Pony Died Naturally
A palomino pony found dead with suspicious wounds on its head died of natural causes, according to a statement from the Todd County Sheriff’s Office, the
Knowing ‘Normal’ Can Help Horse Owners Spot Trouble
Horse owners have a better chance of detecting disease and stress in a horse if they are familiar with the normal behavior and physiological parameters of their animal.
Familiarity with what constitutes “normal” for a horse allows equine
Helping Foot Pain: Blocking Tendon Sheath Might Aid Diagnosis
At the AAEP Blue-Ribbon Panel Research Meeting in Ft. Collins, Colo., on Aug. 1, Michael Schramme, DVM, CertE, PhD, Dipl. ECVS, of North Carolina State University, discussed analgesia of the tendon sheath and its significance to digital flexor
Study: Prebiotics Might Help Prevent Digestive Upset
Prebiotics, such as short-chain fructo-oligosaccharides, are specially fermented compounds that alter the composition and/or activity of gastrointestinal bacteria and microflora to ameliorate the health of the host. Until now, only a limited
Southeastern Drought Affecting Feed Prices, Horse Sales
Some horse owners are looking toward a dire winter as hay prices soar, and rescue workers worry about animal neglect and abandonment in the coming months.
Both groups blame the drought, which wiped out hay crops across the South and affecte
Colorado State to Create Chair in Equine Orthopedics
Colorado State University has announced a $3 million gift to establish a university chair in equine orthopedics in the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. The gift is from Abigail K. Kawananakoa of Hawaii; the chair is the
Keeneland Thoroughbred Sale Closes with Record $340 Million Gross
Keeneland’s record-setting November breeding stock sale came to a close Nov. 19, setting a new standard for gross receipts of $340,877,200.
In all, 3,381 horses were sold during the 15-day sale, an increase of 7.4% over the 14-day sale of
Quarantine Protocol Under Fire in Australian Flu Inquiry
Three months after Australia’s first-ever outbreak of equine influenza, an independent inquiry into the history and management of the outbreak is uncovering troubling flaws in the government’s quarantine procedures, according to
Horse and Rider Die After Florida Jumping Accident
An British woman died after her horse stumbled during a cross-country jumping event and crushed her on Saturday.
Eleanor Brennan, 21, was competing in the 2007 Horse Trials, an international horse event, at the Florida Horse Park, a statement
Nine Horses Reported Dead in Mongolia Equine Flu Outbreak
Mongolian authorities are reporting seven outbreaks of equine influenza, according to a Nov. 14 release from the Office International des Epizooties (OIE).
The first outbreak
Researching Complementary Therapies
Complementary medicine is based primarily on preventing the disease, disorder, or other ailment before it happens, with less emphasis treating it after. This is a bit of a contrast to what Westerners think of as traditional medicine.
NTSB Says Helicopter in Horse Roundup Clipped Fence Before Crash
A helicopter that crashed while herding wild horses in Theodore Roosevelt National Park clipped a fence before going down, the National Transportation Safety Board says in its initial report on the incident.
The Bell 206 helicopter was herding
