Latest News – The Horse
Lactate Provides Useful Indication of Prognosis
Lactate, the ionized form of lactic acid, which is a byproduct of anaerobic metabolism, can provide objective insight into the prognoses of equine patients, according to Robert Franklin, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, of the Equine Medical Center in Ocala,
Gallium to Control R. equi Foal Pneumonia
Researchers at Texas A&;M University’s College of Veterinary Medicine recently examined the use of a semi-metal (gallium) that mimics iron as a means to disrupt R. equi‘s replication process.
Kentucky Seeing Shortage of Large Animal Vets
Dr. Roger Wonderlich admits he is one of a dying breed.
The Shelby County, Ky., veterinarian specializes in treating large animals, like farm animals, that are often tougher to handle than domesticated dogs and cats.
Vets like
Bay Meadows Granted Waiver, Will Race in 2008
After months of uncertainty, Bay Meadows will race in 2008.
Giving the 73-year-old Northern California landmark a brief reprieve, the California Horse Racing Board approved a one-year conditional waiver from the state mandate for
Michigan State to Host Equitation Science Seminar
Michigan State University (MSU) will be the first U.S. host of the International Equitation Science Symposium (IESS), August 13-15. It will bring a worldwide gathering of horse experts to Michigan.
Equitation science combines the study of
Kentucky Equine Hospital to Hold Open House July 14
A new equine veterinary clinic in Versailles, Ky., will hold its open house Saturday, July 14.
Woodford Equine Hospital, which branched off from Woodford Veterinary Clinic, has completed construction on its surgery suites, indoor working
Genome Study Confirms Effect of Excess Exercise on Immune System
While moderate exercise has been shown to enhance the immune system, a recent study analyzing gene expression in the lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell that plays a central role in the immune system) of endurance horses has demonstrated tha
Gallium to Control Foal Pneumonia
In order to survive, R. equi requires iron from the foal’s body to replicate and survive. Researchers at Texas A&M University’s College of Veterinary Medicine recently examined the use of a semi-metal (gallium) that mimics iron as a
Incidence and Management of Exertional Rhabdomyolysis
Stephanie Valberg, DVM, PhD, professor of large animal medicine and director of the University of Minnesota’s Equine Center, tackled the broad subject of skeletal muscle disease related to exercise at the 2006 AAEP Convention.
This has
Texas Track Cancels Races Due to Rain
Severe weather, including .8 of an inch of rain in a 15-minute span, caused the cancellation of the final six races Sunday at Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie, Texas.
A severe thunderstorm popped up over Lone Star Park at approximately
Possible Toxicity: Georgia Horses Sickened by Michigan Hay
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin has alerted horse owners to a problem with some alfalfa hay from Michigan and the upper Midwest. The hay is believed to contain hoary alyssum (Berteroa incana), a weed that is toxic to
37-Year-Old Horse Might Appear in Minnesota Fourth of July Parade
On most days, Vikki Amendola’s horse, Tarzan, likes to stay in the barn and stand in front of the 42-inch fan that keeps him cool and fly-free.
However, on Wednesday, Tarzan probably will prick up his ears and hold his head a mite higher as
Riding Program for Veterans Progressing
The North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA), is continuing to work directly with the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) on developing the NARHA Horses for Heroes program.
The program provides equine-assisted activities
Challenges of Cushing’s Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
We know Cushing’s disease (or pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction?PPID?as it’s more scientifically called), simply put, is an “old-horse disease” that results in metabolism disturbances and an abnormally heavy hair coat. But when it comes to
Adipobiology (The Study of Fat in the Body): An Emerging Field
What exactly does stored fat do to a horse’s body? It wreaks serious havoc on at least 11 vital body functions. Nat Messer, DVM, Dipl. ABVP, an associate professor of equine medicine and surgery at the University of Missouri (UM), presented a
New NSAID Equioxx (firocoxib) Approved by USEF
The board of directors of the United States Equestrian Federation has approved the use of the new non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug Equioxx (firocoxib).
This new NSAID is the first cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) sparing drug to be approved by
