Latest News – The Horse
Florida Reports First West Nile Virus Cases For 2002
The Florida Department of Health (DOH) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) reported Feb. 18 that the first equine cases of West Nile virus (WNV) for 2002 had been found. Three horses tested positive for WNV in
U.K. Horses to Have Passport for Life
The United Kingdom’s Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs minister Alun Michael announced on Feb. 14 that all horses and ponies in England and Wales must be given a unique registration number and a “passport” for life.
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NRHA Million Dollar Sire Dies
National Reining Horse Association Hall of Fame stallion and Million Dollar Sire Topsail Cody died Feb. 23 from colic. Foaled in 1977, Topsail Cody won the 1980 National Reining Horse Association Futurity, then earned the American Quarter Horse
Saville Joins Advisory Board for The Horse
William J.A. Saville, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM of The Ohio State University’s (OSU) Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, is the newest addition to the Editorial Advisory Board of The Horse. Saville joins a group of 49 equine
Collapsible Cross-Country Fences to be Tried in Britain
In the wake of several fatal injuries to international-level three-day event competitors in 1999 and 2000, cross-country course designers began working to come up with safer fence designs, including fences which “give” on impact. Over the past
Wanted: Colorado Horses With Navicular
Researchers at Colorado State University’s (CSU) Equine Orthopaedic Laboratory are once again recruiting horses suffering from navicular disease to participate in the second phase of a horseshoe study. The first study, which began last August,
Tufts Conference to Examine Risks and Benefits of Barefoot Hoofcare Methods
A unique seminar will be held at Tufts University May 4-5 to review the controversial barefoot hoof care methods put forth by German veterinarian and author Hiltrud Strasser, DVM.
In England, concern about harm to horses by Strasser devotee
International Group Protects Horses; Celebrates Anniversary
The International League for the Protection of Horses (ILPH) was formed in Great Britain in 1927. It has grown into a “caring, but pragmatic” organization that is the world’s leading international equine welfare charity. The ILPH is celebrating
Solving Health Problems Through Genetics
The solution to health and soundness problems facing horses might be as close as the horse itself. Laminitis, colic, respiratory disease, and even joint problems could be prevented or treated using genetics. At the Blue Ribbon Horse Genome
Bill to Ban Horse Slaughter
A bill to ban the slaughter of horses in the United States and to prohibit the transportation of horses from the United States to other countries for slaughter has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives as House Resolution (HR)
Tendons and Ligaments
It should come as no surprise that horses suffer from tendon and ligament injuries. When one considers these vital parts of the equine anatomy and the stresses placed upon them, it’s a tribute to the horse’s physical make-up that there aren’t
Save Horses From Humans
I want to believe…Maybe that’s my problem. I want to believe that all horse owners take the best possible care of their horses, or at the very least feed, water, and care for them with proper farriery and veterinary attention. Unfortunately,
Evaluating Reproductive Health in Mares
The reproductive system of the horse has evolved over time with specific protective functions that are necessary for fertility. The horse and pig are the only domestic animals in which semen is deposited directly into the uterus, in contrast to
Equine Eyelid Problems
Even small injuries to the horse’s eyelids are important and require veterinary attention. Here’s what to watch for.
Combat Stiffness
In many cases, you can completely cure the horse of the underlying ailment that causes his stiffness. And even in cases where the horse suffers from a chronic condition such as arthritis, your careful, consistent efforts to battle stiffness can improve his performance and, more important, his quality of life and his pleasure of performing with you.
“Alternative Therapy” Associations
Whether you choose to embrace alternative or complementary medicines is, of course, up to you. However, a word to the wise: To protect yourself, your horse, and your bank account, select a licensed veterinarian who has taken advanced
