Latest News – The Horse
Electronic ID Debate
When you have a radio frequency identification (RFID) microchip implanted in your horse, chances are you feel secure in knowing that if he were lost or stolen, he would be easily identified and returned. However, incompatible microchip
The Right Stuff
David O’Connor and Leon Harrel come from two totally separate equine worlds and compete in disciplines that have very little in common. They also are far removed from each other geographically. O’Connor, winner of the individual Olympic gold
Accounting Software for Owners
Computers can make our lives easier in many ways, and a growing number of horse owners are using computers for recordkeeping. Some horse owners just want to keep track of horse records (deworming, vaccination, breeding records, etc.), some want
Gold-Medal Vet Care
BY LEO JEFFCOTT, BVETMED, PHD, FRCVS, DVSC, MA, VETDR; JACK SNYDER, DVM, PHD, DIPL. ACVS; AND SHARON SPIER, DVM, PHD, DIPL. ACVIM, AS TOLD TO STEPHANIE STEPHENS
All eyes on the podium, and the
Dental Professionals Available
There is, of late, much discussion amongst horse owners and the horse industry in general about the practice of equine veterinary dentistry by unlicensed lay individuals. Some feel that laws should not restrict the horse owner in their choice of
Don’t Bypass a Veterinarian
I have an older Tennessee Walking Horse with Cushing’s disease. She has been on Cipro for some time. She foundered…
Is Arthritis Genetic?
How likely is it that arthritis will be passed on from a mare to her offspring?
Is Millet a Problem in the Pasture?
I am considering moving my two mares to 10 acres of land that had been planted with millet feed last spring.
Golden Opportunities
The American Association of Equine Practitioners’ (AAEP) annual convention is recognized worldwide as the premier continuing education event for veterinarians who dedicate their practice to the care of the horse. The 50th annual convention will
Using the Twitch Properly
Can you explain in your column how a twitch works and your recommendations for how to use it most effectively?
Maximizing Benefits of Influenza Vaccines
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Congenital Hypothyroidism Devastates Western Canada Breeders
Veterinarians in western Canada report that 2004 has been a disappointing year for many breeders because of an increase in cases of fatal congenital hypothyroidism in foals. Newborns with the disease can exhibit clinical signs such as contracted
USRider Assists Gimenez in Trailer Accident Survey
USRider has teamed up with nationally known large-animal rescue veterinarian Tomas Gimenez, DrMedVet, in an effort to further enhance the safety of horses and those who travel with horses.
Through an innovative research project, USRider
Retired Olympic Horse Euthanatized Following Complications
The retired Olympic horse Flim Flam passed away in Florida last week, following a brief, but irreparable illness. The 17-year-old Hanoverian gelding, owned by Fritz Kundrun and ridden by Sue Blinks, was humanely euthanatized on the operating
Hurricanes Smash the Southeast–Horses Relatively Unaffected
Hurrricane preparation, toleration, and clean-up–take four. Horse owners and veterinarians in Florida weathered Category 3 Hurricane Jeanne beginning late on Sept. 25, their fourth natural disaster in six weeks. Veterinarians and animal rescue
Equine Working Group Provides Views to USDA
The Equine Species Working Group (ESWG) said it supports the approach the USDA is taking to organize a national animal ID system to deal with animal diseases and their effects. But, the group cautioned, the horse industry has unique issues and
