Latest News – The Horse
Herpesvirus Shuts Down Virginia Horse Shows
An outbreak of an equine herpes virus has prompted Virginia’s state veterinarian to shut down all horse shows and public horse sales.
At least five horses have tested positive and several northern Virginia counties have been
Herpesvirus Outbreak Update to be Presented at Virginia Tech
The Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine (VMRCVM) and Virginia Cooperative Extension will present “Update on the Neurological Equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) Outbreak in Virginia” on Tuesday, March 6, as part of an ongoing
Reed Retires from The Ohio State, Joins Rood and Riddle Staff
Steve Reed, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, Bud and Marilyn Jenne Professor in Equine Clinical Sciences and Research, has retired from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) after 25 year
Purina Mills and ELCR Celebrate “Saving Our Horse Country”
Purina Mills and the Equestrian Land Conservation Resource (ELCR) are collaborating to save open spaces for horses and their owners.
This unique partnership was developed when Purina Mills Marketing Manager Dr. Scott King approached
Upright Foals
Some foals sharing the same sire are all walking on their tiptoes and are very upright. Is this genetic?
Maiden Mare
I have a maiden mare that has been bred twice. She bled both times. What would cause this? A tear?
Magazine Photo Needs
Freelance photographer needs for the print publication The Horse: Your Guide To Equine Health Care.
Colic and Digestive Health
Colic, defined as any abdominal pain, has resulted in the deaths of horses throughout recorded history, stated White. In fact, today it is second only to old age as the number one cause of equine deaths in the United States. White said it is one of
AAEP Convention 2006: Obese Horses
Adipobiology (The Study of Fat in the Body): An Emerging Field
AAEP Convention 2006: Lameness
Oral Joint Supplements: Do They Work?
In 2005, nutraceutical
Horse Management and Care (AAEP 2006)
Various horse management and health care tips offered by equine professionals at the AAEP 2006 Convention.
AAEP Convention 2006: Medicine
Uplifting Applications for UC Davis Large Animal Lift
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Reproduction Problems
Drug compounding, the ethics of treating cryptorchids, and sexually transmitted diseases were the hot topics discussed by equine practitioners at the Reproduction Forum.
Muscle Disorders (AAEP 2006)
Careful inspection of a horse’s muscle mass and symmetry and hands-on palpation educates the examiner about the horse’s muscle tone and comfort level. The examiner also evaluates the horse in motion and conducts a full lameness exam.
Skin Disease and Dermatology
Skin ailments were broken down into classifications of pruritic (itching), nodular, or crusting lesions. The variety of problems discussed included common equine skin diseases like sarcoids, insect hypersensitivity, hives, allergies, photosensitivity
AAEP Convention 2006: Additional Topics
Additional topics covered at the 2006 AAEP Convention, including the western performance horse, international drug rules, EVA outbreaks, and more.
