Latest News – The Horse
Va. Equine Isolation Unit is Valuable Tool in Battle Against Infectious Diseases
Whether it’s equine herpesvirus-1, Potomac horse fever or strangles, infectious diseases in horses have appeared frequently in recent news headlines. The Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg, Va., is on the frontlines in the
New York Equine Inventory Valued at $1.8 Billion
Edited press release
The inventory value of equines in New York was $1.83 billion at the end of 2006, according to the United State Department of Agriculture’s National Agriculture Statistics Service.
Steve Ropel, director of th
Department of Agriculture: Horses and Dogs Removed from Ga. Farm
Georgia Department of Agriculture staff began removing horses and dogs from a property in Pike County at 10 a.m. this morning out of concern for the animals’ health and safety.
The process of removing the animals is continuing. The
Vet Pleads Guilty to Falsifying Records in Alleged Race Fixing Plot
A veterinarian pleaded guilty to falsifying records in a case that included the arrests of four people in an alleged plot to fix harness races by injecting horses with banned performance-enhancing drugs.
John Witmer, 68, of Freehold, N.J.,
Equine Viral Arteritis in 2006
Last year was marked by the re-emergence of equine viral arteritis (EVA) on a widespread scale in the United States, with evidence of infection confirmed in 10 states. The occurrence was significant in that it represented the first major incursion
Abandoned Horses
Along the scenic route to Prineville, Ore., you’ll notice a sign: Redmond Tallow Company. As if the words don’t say it all, a loitering buzzard evokes pensive consideration of the cycle of life. I’ve never had more than two thoughts about Redmond
Farrier Hygiene
To prevent white line disease from spreading, should I purchase my own farrier tools for the farrier to use?
Breeding a Laminitic Mare?
Is it safe to breed a mare that is prone to laminitis?
Overexcited Stallion
I have a stallion that “saucers” (exhibits glans penis enlargement) prior to mounting. Any suggestions?
Keeping Stallions Focused
I’m a veterinary student from the United Kingdom and have been riding with a stud farm veterinarian in America going from place to place. I am trying to figure out the art of handling stallions for breeding. Can you please enlighten me on the
Understanding Horses: Basic Movement #1
Champion reining horse owner/trainer Dick Pieper is my hero. I was showing and winning, but I wasn’t completely happy with my reiners. In less than an hour under Dick’s tutelage, I learned more than I had in the last 20 years. He said I was making
Endometritis Diagnosis and Management
When a mare is bred by natural cover, the uterine lining, or endometrium, becomes inflamed. The stallion deposits semen in the uterus, as well as bacteria, bits of debris, and seminal fluid. The normally sterile uterus becomes irritated and
Trailer Tire Anatomy
Some people claim that a tire is a tire is a tire: It’s round and black and holds air. But that’s not really the whole story. Tires are manufactured for different purposes and load-bearing capacities. They come in different sizes and vary in
From Breeding to Birth
Testing innovative techniques and brushing up on common procedures are the lifeblood of advancing any medical specialty, and the field of equine reproduction is no exception. Veterinarians are always looking for new ways to improve procedures they
Immunotherapy for Broodmares
Endometritis has been the bane of many broodmares and their owners through the years. It frequently has been blamed for mares not becoming pregnant and, when they do conceive, for early embryonic death. The result has been serious economic losses
Moon Blindness
“Moon blindness” is a chronic, painful eye disease, and it’s the most common cause of blindness in horses. It was so named during the 1600s because people thought recurring attacks were related to phases of the moon. This eye disease might be one o
