Latest News – The Horse
High Hay Costs Push Up Cases of Horse Abandonment
High prices and scarce supply for hay this season are leading to abandoned horses, according to animal-welfare groups.
“This is the first year where people are literally just opening the gate and kicking them (the horses) out,” said Chuck
Movie Set Horse Death Investigations Completed
Two investigations into an accident that caused severe injury to–and required the subsequent euthanasia of–a horse used in the filming of the Lionsgate movie western “3:10 to Yuma” have been completed. The findings indicate that the accident
Barbaro Continues to Gain Strength Steadily
Barbaro continues to improve following the removal of his right hind leg cast on Nov. 6, according to his medical team.
“Barbaro is steadily gaining strength on his right hind limb now that it is out of the cast,” said Dean W. Richardson,
Public Invited to Design a Show Jumping Fence for the 2008 Olympics
A fence design competition was launched Nov. 27, aiming to promote interest in the equestrian events at the 2008 Olympics, which will be held for the first time ever on Chinese soil, in Hong Kong.
The fences should convey the themes of
Rescue Official Advises Owners: Prepare for Disaster
In the wake of recent California wildfires, an animal rescue official reminds horse owners that planning is critical to helping their horses through natural disasters. “Whether it’s a threat of wildfires, floods, tornadoes or hurricanes, people in disaster-prone areas tend to become desensitized about the prospect of having to evacuate themselves and their animals,” says Terry Paik, DVM,
Rescue Official Advises Owners: Prepare for Disaster
In the wake of recent California wildfires, an animal rescue official reminds horse owners that planning is critical to helping their horses through natural disasters. “Whether it’s a threat of wildfires, floods, tornadoes or hurricanes, people
“Horsetown USA” to Regulate Waste-Filled Water
Norco, a California town known as “Horsetown USA,” is under pressure to come up with a manure management plan to reduce the environmental impact of the town’s estimated 14,000 horses, reports the
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Audit: Former Large Animal Clinic Cashier Owes Auburn $83,623
A state audit says a woman who handled payments for Auburn University’s large animal clinic owes the school $83,623 after she apparently failed to deposit money from customers over a five-year period, but her attorney says a faulty computer may
Police Horses Return to Kansas City
For the first time since 1922, police officers on horseback are patrolling Kansas City, Mo., streets again.
The unit got started in mid-August and the first two police horses are slowly getting acquainted with their new city surroundings
FDA Approves New Ulcergard Product Label
Merial has announced that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new product label for the company’s equine stomach ulcer product, Ulcergard, the only FDA-approved product proven to prevent stomach ulcers in horses.
The revised
Marion duPont Scott Center Offering Weekly Lectures for Horse Owners
The Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center has announced its 2006-07 “Tuesday Talks” schedule. This series of lectures is designed to provide veterinarians, horse owners, and horse professionals with valuable insight and practical advice
World Champion Blacksmiths Creates Partnership Program
World Championship Blacksmiths, LLC, has launched a World Champion Partner Program to recognize supporters of the World Championship Blacksmiths Series, and organization. This exclusive group will gain unparalleled exposure to World Championship
Gary’s Good Grub; San Antonio Edition
Each year we ask Gary Norwood, DVM, of Louisiana, to give dining guidance to the veterinarians and visitors who attend the American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention. This year?s conference is in San Antonio, Texas. In a town of fin
Equine Research Coordination Group Sets Goals
The Equine Research Coordination Group (ERCG), comprised of researchers and organizations that support equine research, has agreed upon and announced objectives for the coming year.
“It’s time to focus on the future of equine research,”
FDA Warns Horse Owners and Veterinarians About Deaths Due to Unapproved Clenbuterol
The FDA has become aware of the deaths of several horses in the State of Louisiana associated with the use of a product labeled as “Clenbuterol HCL.” Horse owners and veterinarians should be aware that there are no generic clenbuterol-containing
