Latest News – The Horse
Flu: Interspecies Transmission
In 2004 researchers identified a highly contagious canine influenza virus strain (H3N8) that was closely related to an equine flu strain. Essentially that meant the virus had jumped from horses to dogs, and the scientists said it was “a very rar
Hormones to Treat Cryptorchids
While giving hormones to colts might seem like a method of self-destruction, there really is a reason for it in some cases–such as for cryptorchids. These colts have at least one testicle that hasn’t descended into the scrotum; normally
Herd of Horses on Oregon Highway Involved in Van Crash
An Oregon woman was injured Friday night when the van she was driving struck horses on Highway 62, the Mail Tribune reported. Two
Farm Worker Settles in Horse Poisoning Accusation Case
A woman who worked at an equestrian facility in College Station, Texas, where 27 horses died last year settled a lawsuit she filed against the stable’s owner, who had accused her o
World Rabies Day is Sept. 8, 2007
About one person every 10 minutes dies of rabies somewhere in the world.
This harsh statistic has brought together for the first time leaders from veterinary, animal wildlife, and human medicine to create an Alliance for Rabies
Uncertain Times for N.J. Horse Industry
New Jersey may be better known for smokestacks than green pastures, but businesses that rely on horses help preserve scenic vistas, from picturesque fields to rustic stables and riding rings.
The horse has been the state animal for 30
EEE Detected in Massachusetts Mosquitoes
A mosquito sample collected July 4 in Raynham, Mass., tested positive for Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), the first sign of the virus this year, state health officials said Friday (July 6).
There have been no human (or equine) cases o
Sources: Snake Venom Found in Kentucky Search
Word is circulating in Kentucky that cobra venom, a substance used to kill pain, was found by investigators during a June 26 search of trainer Patrick Biancone’s barn at Keeneland.
Several sources indicated, and media reports suggested,
Kentucky Equine Humane Center Draws Interest
The Kentucky Equine Humane Center held its inaugural open house June 23 at the organization’s leased property in Nicholasville, Ky. Formed to facilitate adoption of unwanted horses in Kentucky and to provide humane treatment and shelter during
Diagnostic Approach To Equine Muscle Disorders
Stephanie Valberg, DVM, PhD, professor of large animal medicine and director of the University of Minnesota’s Equine Center, began the in-depth seminar on muscle disorders by discussing diagnosis of muscle disorders, beginning with a careful
Ulcers Shown to Affect Horses with No Risk Factors
A study suggests that broodmares at pasture without the normal risk factors are likely to have ulcers, too.
Equine Cloning: Where Are We Today?
“Five years ago, presenting ‘A Review of Cloning’ in the horse was almost unimaginable,” began Katrin Hinrichs, DVM, PhD, professor of veterinary physiology and pharmacology and Patsy Link Chair in reproductive studies at Texas A&M
National Sporting Library Launches Fellowship for Researchers
The National Sporting Library, a center for research on horse and field sports, is pleased to announce that it has established a fellowship in the name of the late John H. Daniels (1921-2006), the Library’s long-time
Surviving Uterine Torsion
All types of horses can get colic, but in the pregnant mare, the painful signs of colic might be caused by something other than a gastrointestinal problem. The mass of the foal and placenta causes a lot of crowding in the mare’s body, and uterine
Skin Grafts Made Simple
Pinch and punch grafts aren’t the most attractive option for closing slow-healing wounds, but they are a viable option for quickly closing these types of injuries. The procedures are quick and simple, according to Linda Dahlgren, DVM, PhD, Dipl.
Michigan Horse Traders Charged with Breaking EIA Quarantine
A man was charged with transporting a horse off his farm while an EIA quarantine order was in effect.
