Latest News – The Horse
Disposal of Euthanized Animals
Q: Are there risks to other animals that may eat the carcass of a euthanized horse or other large animal?
Decisions, Decisions
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Scholarships Available for Veterinary Students
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) joins the American Live Stock Insurance Company (ALSIC) in offering eight $2,500 scholarships to fourth-year veterinary students planning to enter private equine practice. Applicants are
Genetically Altered Feeds: Modified Munchies
Since their introduction on a commercial level in 1995, genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, have become widely incorporated in livestock feeds. It’s estimated that some 80% of the genetically modified corn produced in the United States is used
Is No News, Good News? Foal Loss Research Ongoing
While there haven’t been any headlines about the various syndromes that affected a large section of the eastern and mid-western United States this spring, that doesn’t mean that researchers and
Arkansas and Michigan Change EIA Test Requirements
Changes to equine infectious anemia (EIA) testing requirements were made recently in Arkansas and Michigan. Arkansas passed Act 540, which defines and sets standards for an EIA research facility and will require an EIA verifier to be present to
Lower Airway Disease
Coughing, one of the most common signs of respiratory disease, can occur in response to irritation from viruses, bacteria, or inhaled environmental dusts and allergens. However, most veterinarians and researchers will agree that irritation from
Mosquito Wars
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Dietary Needs: Striking a Balance
You can’t watch TV for more than half an hour these days without viewing at least one ad preaching the virtues of a balanced diet. Public service announcements emphasize the value of getting enough servings of fruits and vegetables. Cereal
More on Panic Attacks
Readers Respond
August’s Behavior column (article #914) sparked heated debate about euthanasia for horses with incurable panic attacks. This month we feature two readers’ responses and the author’s comments.
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Focus on Discipline: Cutting Horses
The cutting horse’s dance of mastery over a cow is a beautiful thing to watch, but hard on the horse’s body.
Wild Horse Overpopulation
The wild horse is an animal most of us see as a beautiful, capable, defiant creature, comfortable in his environment and not needing human intervention to survive. However, this is not always the case, at least not in the United States.
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Choosing the Right Horse for Your Lifestyle
Owning a horse can be expensive. There has long been a saying among horse owners that it’s easy to get a horse–keeping it is the tough part! After all, the purchase is a single expenditure of money that sets the stage for many future outlays fo
Pre-Purchase Exams
Q: Over the years, I’ve had a number of pre-purchase exams done on my horses. I’ve come to realize that one vet will read an X ray and say a horse has arthritis, osteochondritis dissecans (OCD), navicular problems, etc., but whe
NSAIDs: Pain Relief or Pain in the Gut?
Most of us have used these drugs in our horses at one time or another and have some appreciation of their benefits. And there is no doubt that many of the NSAIDs are invaluable in the treatment of many of the ailments that can plague the athletic hor
Exercise For Geriatric Horses
If you have an older horse in your care, do not assume that he will be fine functioning as a pasture ornament.
