Latest News – The Horse
Fires Force Horse Evacuations
Smoke rising from wildfires in Los Angeles County, Calif., provided an uneasy backdrop for rescue teams tending to animal evacuees housed at Pierce College, located just eight miles from the fires. The college housed up to 225 horses along with
EEE in Michigan Horses and Deer
Four cases of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) were recently confirmed in horses in two neighboring Michigan counties (three in Kent County in September, one in Montcalm County in October). The disease was also confirmed in seven free-ranging
Equine Flu Virus Infects Dogs; Can Horses Be Re-Infected?
Researchers recently identified a highly contagious canine influenza virus strain that is thought to be an adaptation of an equine flu strain, which was transferred from horses to dogs in 2004. It is unclear at this time whether the strain can
Veterinarians Watch for Hurricane-Related Illnesses
With water pooling everywhere and sharp debris all around, horse owners can’t help but wonder if conditions left by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita will cause an increase in illnesses such as tetanus, encephalitis, botulism, and Potomac horse fever
Progress in Predicting Joint Problems
Someday veterinarians might be able to take a horse’s blood sample, analyze its makeup to predict his future bone and joint health, and simply prevent the problems that are likely to arise. In late 2005, 20 leading joint researchers that are likely
Cornell Veterinarian Honored as Outstanding Researcher
Lisa A. Fortier, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS, assistant professor of large animal surgery at Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, received this year’s “Pfizer Animal Health Award for Research Excellence,” which recognizes outstanding
Donate a Tree to the Kentucky Horse Park
For those who would like to combine their love of trees and horses, the Kentucky Horse Park Foundation has an excellent suggestion: Donate trees to the Kentucky Horse Park and receive a year-end tax donation!
The foundation is seeking
LSU and Idaho State Work Together to Reunite Katrina Pets with Owners
A group of Louisiana State University and Idaho State University students are volunteering their time to give owners personal help in searching for their pets. If you or someone you know needs assistance in searching the Animal Emergency Respons
Auburn Vet School’s Open House Set for April 22, 2006
The Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine will host its 29th annual Open House on Saturday, April 22, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., at its campus on Wire Road. There will be college tours and scientific displays, plus a dog agility course,
AVMA Seeks Nominees for New Award
In 2006, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) will begin sponsoring an excellence in research award that honors veterinarians for the impact their lifetime of research has had on the veterinary or biomedical professions. The
Alliance Works to Control Wild Horse Fertility
A non-hormonal contraceptive, porcine zona pellucida (PZP), has given birth to an alliance between the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). The two organizations agreed to work together on using thi
AAEP Calls for Ban on Anabolic Steroids in Sale Horse Medication Guidelines
The American Association of Equine Practitioners’ Task Force on Medication Issues at Public Auction has released its recommendations for medication usage in horses presented for sale at public auctions. They include the banning of anabolic
Two VS Positive States Remain
The number of new vesicular stomatitis (VS) cases reported in the United States continued to decline during the Dec. 5-11 USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service VS reporting period. One new equine VS-positive premises was identified in
Chronic Joint Diseases (Book Excerpt)
Horses with chronic musculoskeletal disorders may benefit from periodic administration of analgesic medications such as NSAIDs to help control pain when it is at its worst.
Legislative Subcommittee OKs Kentucky Drug Rules
Kentucky’s new medication rules were approved Dec. 13 by the state General Assembly Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee.
The rules, centered on race-day medication, were approved by the Kentucky Horse Racing Authority Nov. 14
Afleet Alex to Stand at Gainesway for $40,000
Cash is King Stable, Jess Jackson, and Gainesway Farm have announced that dual classic winner Afleet Alex will enter stud for $40,000 at Gainesway near Lexington. “Having Afleet Alex stand at Gainesway is one of the most exciting moments in our
