Latest News – The Horse
Indiana Slaughter Transport
Legislation affecting horses intended for slaughter is not only a hot topic in federal legislation (see information on the proposed bill to ban slaughter at
Dental Correction and Feed Digestibility
Equine dental abnormalities are among the top five most common medical problems encountered by equine veterinarians. Clinical evidence has shown that horses with severe tooth hooks and points that were corrected gained weight
Racetrack Vets Could Form Own Organization
As the National Thoroughbred Racing Association Racing Integrity and Drug Testing Task Force prepared for its March 12 meeting, some racetrack veterinarians moved closer to forming their own organization.
Representatives from The Race
First National Equine Identification Symposium to be Held
The National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) has announced that the first-ever National Equine Identification Symposium will be held at ID/INFO EXPO 2002, a conference and trade show devoted to the subject of animal identification and
Spring Syndromes Theories
A meeting of the Kentucky Association of Equine Practitioners on March 7 brought together six of the leading researchers/investigators dealing with mare reproductive loss and other syndromes seen in the spring of 2001 in central Kentucky and
Grayson To Fund 22 Equine Research Projects In 2002
The board of directors of Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation has authorized funding of 22 equine research projects for a total of $777,524 in the year 2002. The scientific research will address various important issues of horse health
Kentucky Veterinarians Discuss Syndrome Theories
What might at first have seemed like a confusing, and slightly overwhelming, presentation of information the night of March 7 concerning the various theories surrounding the five syndromes that struck Kentucky and other places in the spring of 2001, actually helped sort out some of the facts.
- The weather was a factor.
- There was an “environmental” component to what caused
Slew’s Successful Surgery
Seattle Slew underwent surgery to fuse two arthritic joints in his neck on Saturday, March 2.
AAEP Joins AQHA Alliance
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) has joined the American Quarter Horse Association’s (AQHA) Marketing Alliance, according to an announcement made at the 62nd Annual AQHA Convention in Dallas, Texas.
Through this
Practitioner’s Symposium to Feature Beroza
Gregory Beroza, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, Dipl. ABVP, will be the featured equine lecturer on May 18 at the annual American Board of Veterinary Practice (ABVP) Practitioner’s Symposium in Manhattan Beach, Calif. The ABVP is sanctioned by the American
NRHA Million Dollar Sire Topsail Cody Dies
National Reining Horse Association Hall of Fame stallion and Million Dollar Sire, Topsail Cody, died February 23 from colic. Foaled in 1977, Topsail Cody won the 1980 National Reining Horse Association Futurity, then earned the American Quarter
Purchase Exam: What Does It Do For You?
Purchasing a horse means embarking on an exciting adventure. It is a big step along a path of realizing equestrian dreams and goals, no matter how small or large these might be. A new horse becomes part of your family and a distinctive part of
Smaller Horses, Bigger Reproductive Problems
Big gifts come in small packages. That’s a fine sentiment when it comes to presents, but when it refers to miniature horse reproduction, that big gift/small package combo can be a little tough on the mare. It’s not so great for the foal, either.
Common Foal Eye Problems
Learn about some of the most common eye problems found in foals and how they can be treated.
The Equine Immune System
Vaccines are designed based on the specific nature of an antibody response to an antigen. In other words, the antibody will work only against the antigen that stimulated its production. A “booster” creates more antibodies, a quicker response, an
Vet’s Role in Purchase Exams
The purchase examination can be one of the most confusing aspects of buying a horse. It might take weeks, or even months, of searching to find the most suitable horse. Then your efforts are held under the discretion of the examining
