Latest News – The Horse
Hong Kong Equine Virus Remains a Mystery
Veterinary officials are warning horse owners and trainers in Hong Kong that they might never know what virus caused fevers in eleven horses last week, the South
Mentors Needed for AAEP Shadow a Veterinarian Program
The Shadow a Veterinarian program, created by the AAEP Student program and the AAEP Foundation for students of all ages interested in pursuing a career in equine veterinary medicine, is currently in need of mentors in the following states:
Stimulating Activity
I never know what to expect when I head up to the barn at feeding time. Usually Jo greets me (or, at least, the milk
Electroacupuncture and Back Pain
Currently, much acupuncture practice in horses is based on limited evidence, such as small-scale research, case studies, and clinical experience. High-quality research is essential to the long-term development of “evidence-based practice.” As there
Scientists to Convene for Equine Science Society Symposium
Leading equine researchers, educators, and industry representatives from around the globe will assemble in Hunt Valley, Md., June 5-9 for the Twentieth Equine Science Society Symposium, hosted by the University of Maryland. The symposium, which
Equestrians Raise Funds for Peers in Need
Over 300 equestrians went bowling Feb. 18 for the American Hunter-Jumper Foundation’s Emergency Relief Fund at Greenacres Bowl in Lake Worth, Fla.
When the evening was over approximately $60,000 was raised for the AHJF’s Emergency Relief
Pfizer Offers Products to Aid in Herpesvirus Prevention
Equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) has been in the news throughout the country recently, with outbreaks of the virus occurring in locations including Florida, Connecticut and California. EHV-1 infection can cause respiratory distress, abortions,
Northern Baby Euthanatized at Stone Farm
Northern Baby, who sired no fewer than 47 stakes winners, was euthanatized on Wednesday at Arthur B. Hancock III’s Stone Farm near Paris, Ky. The 31-year-old son of Northern Dancer stood his last breeding season in 2000. Hancock announced in
3 Va. Counties, Quantico Added to EHV Horse Quarantine
Three counties and Quantico Marine Base have been added to a horse quarantine because of a suspected infection of the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus (EHV), officials said Friday (Feb. 23).
The quarantine involves 175 horses and includes
Rodeo Parade Death: Parents Say Unaware of Rider Age Rule
The parents of a 5-year-old girl killed in a rodeo parade were never told there were age limits for children allowed to ride in the event, the child’s grandmother says.
Brielle Boisvert’s parents, Tom and Linda Donnell Boisvert, are upset a
World Games 2010 Foundation Appoints Manager of Human Resources
The World Games 2010 Foundation, Inc is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Monica Barber to the position of Manager of Human Resources for the Foundation. In addition to managing the human resources and personnel issues for the
KHP Planning Party for John Henry’s 32nd Birthday
That same tenacity of heart and spirit which propelled John Henry to two Horse of the Year titles and record earnings, may have something to do with his ability to keep going well beyond the life-expectancy of most horses. John Henry will turn 3
Smarty Jones Treated for Minor Seminal Blockage
Smarty Jones, starting his third season at stud, has been successfully treated for a minor temporary blockage in his reproductive tract and has returned to normal breeding activity.
Dan Rosenberg, president of Robert Clay’s Three Chimneys Farm
Ohio Sheriff Investigating Dead, Missing Horses
Several horses in Cherry Valley, Ohio, were found dead and 11 turned up missing at a farm that had been under surveillance by the county humane society because of reports that the animals were underfed.
S. Equi Confirmation Leads to Quarantine of Ky. Barn
Three horses at a private training center in La Grange, Ky., have been confirmed positive for Streptococcus equi, the bacterium that causes strangles. The Department of Agriculture has quarantined the barn. Two of the positive horses have been removed from the property and are in isolation, with the third remaining on the farm but segregated from the general population.
Strangles
Equine Herpesvirus: Va. Tech Holding Informational Meeting
Virginia Tech’s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center will be holding an informational meeting for clients concerning the suspected EHV-1 infection from 7:00 pm. to 9:00 p.m. on Monday, February 26, at the Best Western Leesburg-Dulles (726
