Latest News – The Horse
University of California Examines Cost of Producing Organic Alfalfa Hay
A new study exploring the cost of establishing and producing organic alfalfa hay is now available from the University of California Cooperative Extension.
The analysis is based upon hypothetical farm operations using practices
International Disease Report Second Quarter 2007
This is an excerpt from Equine Disease Quarterly, funded by underwriters at Lloyd’s, London, brokers, and their Kentucky agents.
The International Collating Centre, Newmarket, England, and other sources reported the
Australia: NSW State Government to Hold Informational Meetings on Influenza
Community information meetings have been rolled out across parts of New South Wales (NSW) directly affected by the outbreak of equine influenza (EI), in order to keep the public fully informed on progress being made to eradicate the highly
West Nile Virus Presentation Available on TheHorse.com
A free web-based seminar on West Nile virus is now archived and available.
AAEP Healthy Horses Workshop Coming to Florida
The AAEP’s Healthy Horses Workshop, an event designed for non-veterinarians interested in equine health care and featuring leading veterinary experts delivering the latest news and advances in horse health, will be held Saturday, Dec. 1 in
U.K. Man Given Jail Sentence, Fine for Serial Horse Abuse
A U.K. man found guilty in July 2007 of causing unnecessary suffering to an injured stallion was told to pay further costs of ?750 ($1,532) when he appealed against the conviction at Norwich Crown Court on Sept. 28.
In October 2005, the
Webinar: Understanding West Nile Virus On-Demand
A free web-based seminar on West Nile virus is now archived and available on demand.
AP Review: Lab Incidents with Deadly Germs on the Rise
American laboratories handling the world’s deadliest germs and toxins have experienced more than 100 accidents and missing shipments since 2003, and the number is increasing steadily as more labs across the country are approved to do the work.
Strangles: Control and Containment Strategies
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) has formulated practical recommendations and biosecurity measures for disease control. These specific protocols provide guidance for containment and cleanup. Work with your veterinarian to
Australia Equine Influenza: Vaccination Update
According to the New South Wales (NSW) Department of Primary Industries, as of today there are 3,055 equine influenza infected properties, 330 dangerous contact properties, and 369 suspect properties.
Honda HS 1500V Equine Veterinary Ultrasound
Products Group International has introduced the Honda HS 1500V Equine Veterinary Ultrasound, a portable ultrasound system for equine reproduction and tendon scanning.
Laminitis Research, Management Covered at Veterinary Seminar
A crowd of equine veterinarians and researchers filled a conference room to capacity to hear the latest on laminitis research and management, presented by Jim Belknap, DVM, MS, PhD, Dipl. ACVS, of The Ohio State University (OSU), and Jorge Gomez
Bye Bye Bad Bugs
The following scenarios are based on fact; the names of the farms and diseases have been omitted purposely to worry you even more.
Scenario 1 After a scenic
A Horse Industry
Ownership, stewardship, and the roles horses play in our lives.
Some of the dinner conversations we share with friends are typical, no matter your breed or discipline–good horses,
Winding Down
Giving your horse a break from training can result in a healthier, happier horse–if you do it correctly.
Treating Irregular Heartbeats
Chances are you know someone with a heart murmur–you might even have one yourself. Usually it’s discovered at birth, and most often it’s nothing to worry about. The heart is fine; it just makes a sound associated with blood flow. The same can be
