Latest News – The Horse
AAEP Horseman’s Day
As technology continues to make impressive gains, availability of information on a variety of specific topics seems to be limitless. Unfortunately, the plethora of information comes with its own problems: What to trust? What is relevant to my
Medication Log for Horses (downloadable)
Want to keep track of your horse’s medication history? Download and print this medication log.
Annual Rescue Training and Exhibitions Held in Central Kentucky
“We are not here to re-invent the wheel,” said Tomas Gimenez, DrMedVet, a professor at Clemson University, addressing a group of first-responders and equine rescue personnel at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington in August. The event was sponsored by Hagyard-Davidson-McGee (HDM) PLLC, the Kentucky Horse Park, Throughbred Charities, Fort Dodge Animal Health, US Rider, and The Horse.
Equimax Receives FDA Approval for Pregnant and Nursing Mares
The broad-spectrum dewormer Equimax (also labeled for tapeworms) recently received FDA approval for safety in pregnant and nursing mares. A French study confirmed the safety of ivermectin/praziquantel–the active ingredients in Equimax–for this
BET Pharm Kentucky Raided by FDA; Drugs Seized
At the request of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky issued a seizure warrant on Aug. 11 for what it called various illegally compounded drug products for use in horses found at
West Nile Virus Infiltrates the Upper 48; EEE Sprinkled Throughout
Every state in the 48 contiguous United States has now experienced a taste of West Nile virus (WNV) since it first was detected in the Western Hemisphere in 1999. Having their first encounters with West Nile virus this year were Nevada (WNV foun
New Bolton’s Widener Hospital Reopens
The University of Pennsylvania’s George D. Widener Hospital for Large Animals began accepting equine emergency patients on Aug. 30. The hospital reopened on Aug. 2 for outpatients and scheduled elective surgeries. The hospital, located at New
A Clean Sweep
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Olympic Veterinary Care
A summary of veterinary experiences at the Athens Olympic Games will appear in our November issue, but here are some tidbits, including insights from Jack Snyder, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS, professor in the University of California, Davis’ Department
Royal Kaliber Stable After Surgery in the Netherlands
Royal Kaliber, the stallion that took Chris Kappler to the Olympic team silver and individual bronze medals at the 2004 Olympic Games, is stable as he continues to recover from colic surgery performed in the Netherlands on Monday, Sept. 27. 
Affidavits Supporting Saddlebred’s Exhumation Submitted
The owners of Wild Eyed and Wicked, one of the American Saddlebreds attacked and subsequently euthanatized after his condition debilitated in the summer of 2003, have asked again that the horse’s body be exhumed from its burial site on Double D
Horse Care in the Fall
Fall deworming is important; winter is usually when internal parasites do the most damage and rob the horse of vital nutrients.
Royal Kaliber Recovering from Colic Surgery in the Netherlands
Royal Kaliber, the stallion that took Chris Kappler to a silver Olympic team medal and an individual bronze medal in Athens last month, underwent colic surgery in Someren, the Netherlands late yesterday. He suffered a leg injury in the final
Hurricane Jeanne Smashes Florida—Horses Relatively Unaffected
Hurricane preparation, toleration, and clean-up–take four. Horse owners and veterinarians in Florida weathered Category 3 Hurricane Jeanne beginning late Saturday, their fourth natural disaster in six weeks. Veterinarians and animal
Hurricane Jeanne Smashes Florida—Horses Relatively Unaffected
Hurricane preparation, toleration, and clean-up–take four. Horse owners and veterinarians in Florida weathered Category 3 Hurricane Jeanne beginning late Saturday, their fourth natural disaster in six weeks. Veterinarians and animal rescue officials that are weary from the back-to-back hurricane visits (Charley, Frances, Ivan, and Jeanne) report that there have been few equine
AAEP Updates Equine Dentistry Position Statement
The board of directors of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) has approved a revised organizational position statement on equine dentistry. The revised position was prepared by the AAEP Equine Dentistry Committee and approved
