Latest News – The Horse
USDA to Distribute Oral Rabies Vaccine in Alabama
Wildlife Services, a program within the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, will distribute oral rabies vaccine baits across portions of central Alabama beginning on, or about March 20, to prevent the
Toxic Chemical Identified as Cause of Maine Horse Deaths
According to Maine State Veterinarian Don Hoenig, VMD, an antibacterial additive used in cattle feed has been identified as the cause of death for seven Searsport horses, the
Herpesvirus: More Horses Released from Equine Medical Center
Horses at Virginia Tech’s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center are being released from three of the four biosecurity perimeters that were established within the hospital. The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services enacted
Equestrian Land Conservation Resource Moves to Kentucky Horse Park
Equestrian Land Conservation Resource (ELCR), the only national organization that advances the conservation of land for horse related activities, has opened its new headquarters in the Kentucky Horse Park. The group says the impending loss of
Veterinarians for Equine Welfare Launch New Web Site
A group of veterinarians has created an organization and Web site called Veterinarians for Equine Welfare (VEW) to express their beliefs concerning horse slaughter and the veterinary industry.
VEW consulted with representatives of the horse
Navicular Disease: MRI Provides New View
A large group of horses that developed clinical signs of navicular disease during the six months prior to exam were scanned with MRI. These horses demonstrated typical signs of bilateral forelimb lameness, sensitivity to hoof testers over the middle
University of Tennessee Offering Emerging Diseases Course
The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine is hosting a weeklong, in-depth training course on Foreign Animal and Emerging Diseases from May 13-18, 2007, in Knoxville, Tenn. The course, which is jointly sponsored with the U.S.
Windblown Debris Blamed for Montana Horse Death
A windblown plastic sheet is being blamed for the death of a horse in Helena, Mont., the Helena Independent Record reported.
The sheet
Diagnosing Stifle Disease
Diagnosis of stifle disease relies on a thorough history and clinical exam. Van Snow, DVM, from Santa Ynez, Calif., addressed stifle-related lameness at the Western Performance Horse Forum held in Nampa, Idaho, on Feb. 15-17.
Judge Halts Planting of Genetically Modified Alfalfa
A federal judge on Monday temporarily halted the planting of genetically engineered alfalfa across the country in response to a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Farmers who already have purchased the herbicide-resistant
Trial Delayed in Maryland Neglect Case
The trial of Barbara Reinken, which was to begin March 19, will be rescheduled.
Officials removed 74 horses from Reinken’s Sharpsburg, Md., farm in December 2006
The delay occurred because Reinken requested a jury trial. This transfers
Old Friends Finding Company Outside Horse Industry
In a scene reminiscent of many retirement communities, three Old Friends retirees– Sunshine Forever, Awad, and Kiri’s Clown–each stand on their own side of a black, three-plank wooden fence that separates their paddocks and seemingly engage one
Pellets, Schmellets
Jo is thriving. We suspect that Hermione is producing enough milk to keep the filly well fed, and that the formula we’re providing is just
Hold That Tiger Colt Collapses and Dies During Barretts Workout
A colt by Hold That Tiger collapsed and died while working an eighth of a mile Monday at Fairplex Park in Southern California during the first under tack show for the Barretts March select sale of 2-year-olds in training. An autopsy will be
Missouri House Expands Loan Program for Vet Students
Missourians studying to become veterinarians for large animals would be eligible for an $80,000 forgivable loa
University of Kentucky Pasture Management Program Accepting Applications
The University of Kentucky’s Pasture Management Program, returning for its third year with significant enhancements, is now accepting applications from central Kentucky horse farms interested in a professional evaluation and detailed
