Latest News – The Horse
Laminitis Pain Might Originate from Different Source
Scottish researchers have discovered that neuropathic pain–damage to the sensory neurons innervating the foot–might play an import role in the chronic pain experienced by laminitic horses.
This finding could explain why horses with
Mental Health Hot Lines Help Farmers Deal with Drought
American farmers no longer have to stoically face all that Mother Nature and the economy can dish out. At least eight states offer free mental health hot lines to assist farmers and producers through difficult patches. During times of exceptiona
Equine Fertility Unit Fittings to be Auctioned
Veterinarians and horse owners in the market for turnout blankets, grooming kits, or even a tractor, an autoclave, or desiccating oven can attend a Dec. 1 auction featuring the fittings of the University of Cambridge’s now-defunct Equine
Insulin Levels Might Help Measure Likelihood of Laminitis
Researchers have found that administering fructan carbohydrates or dexamethasone might be a useful method to identify ponies at risk of developing laminitis. Their report was recently published in the Journal of the American Veterinary
Malibu Wildfire Mostly Contained
Favorable weather and an aerial assault early helped firefighters nearly contain a blaze Monday that destroyed dozens of homes along winding canyon roads, the second major fire here in as many months.
A cool breeze blowing in from the
Nominees Sought for Advisory Committee on Foreign Animal Disease
Nominations have opened for two-year membership appointments to the committee that advises the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture on actions necessary to prevent the introduction of foreign livestock and poultry diseases into the United States.
Australia Flu Inquiry: Groom Says Officials Not Concerned by Sick Horse
The outbreak of equine influenza in Australia came about from an apparent lack of concern about horses with elevated temperatures and poor record keeping, according to a groom who worked at the Eastern Creek quarantine facility. The cost of the
When Foaling Goes Wrong
Prepare ahead of time for the steps you will take as an owner if a problem presents during foaling.
Equine Program Helps Troubled Youth
Out of work and fighting depression, 23-year-old James Jones Jr. reached out to Boys’ Haven.
He had found a sense of belonging at the non-profit Louisville, Ky., home for neglected and abused youths as a teenager after shuffling
Equine Flu Inquiry: Five Horses Not Checked
An investigation into how equine influenza entered Australia and who is responsible for allowing it is in full swing.
Retired High Court Judge Ian Callinan, who is conducting the inquiry into how equine influenza escaped
More Recent Advances in Managing Musculoskeletal Injuries and Arthritis
In nonsurgical joints that are at least partially responsive to HA and steroids, IRAP treatment elicits less lameness and less synovitis up to 40 days following treatment.
Lawsonia Infections: An Emerging Problem
Over the past decade, Lawsonia intracellularis, the bacterium responsible for proliferative enteropathy (a spreading disease of the intestines), has been diagnosed with increasing frequency in horses and is now a significant problem in the industry.
L. intracellularis infections cause diarrhea, depression, fever
Hampton Mounted Unit Faces More Troubles
Back in May, the Hampton, N.H., mounted unit had to move their four horses Blaze, Patriot, Buddy, and Arrow because of neglect at the farm where they’d been kept for years (see more information at
Animals Rescued, Need Help, Near Rapid City, S.D.
When Pennington County, South Dakota, Sheriff’s Office deputies arrived to arrest a man on suspected domestic violence incidents on Nov. 20, they didn’t find him at home, but noted numerous animals in poor condition. The following day they
Florida’s Equine Groom School Starts Dec. 3
Anyone interested in taking a course in hands-on handline of all types of horses will have the opportunity Dec. 3-21 at the Integrity Equine Center, 2300 NW County Road 329, in Citra, Fla., according to an article on Ocala.com.
The cours
Police Investigating After Horse Shot, Found Dead by Owner
Kent County, Michigan, sheriff’s deputies are investigating the shooting of a horse found dead by its owner Thanksgiving morning.
The Muskegon Chronicle says Debra Robach was startled when she discovered the horse laying
