Latest News – The Horse
USDA Closes Animal Import Center
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is closing the Harry S Truman Animal Import Center (HSTAIC) in Key West, Florida, and amending its animal import regulations to remove all provisions related to the facility.
Frozen Pipes…Are You Prepared For Winter?
On February 5, 1996, Freddie and Erica Chalmers of South Carolina went off to work as they would any other day. However, this would be no ordinary day for the Chalmerses. When they returned home that evening, their home had
Secretariat Wins His Place On Postage Stamp
Secretariat won his latest race by a margin the big chestnut was unfamiliar with at the racetrack—a nose.
The 1973 Triple Crown winner will be remembered as one of 15 subjects for a
Appropriations Bill Includes Money For Horse Programs
The American Horse Council (AHC) reports that before adjourning Congress passed a giant Omnibus Appropriations Bill, which included federal funding for several equine programs the AHC has been working for on behalf of the
VS Update As Of 10/30/98
Colorado reported two new investigations during the week ending October 30, 1998, both of which are pending. Six formerly VS infected premises were removed from quarantine, four of these were located in Weld County and one
California Voters Outlaw Horse Slaughter For Food
“Notwithstanding any other provision of law, it is unlawful for any person to possess, to to import into or export from the state, or to sell, buy, give away, hold, or accept any horse with the intent of killing, or having
New Agreement Provides More Protection For Wild Horses
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) have entered into an agreement to help ensure that wild horses under federal care are not slaughtered. This agreement closes an avenue”P>The Burea
“On Call” for NBC Coverage of Breeder’s Cup
Dr. Larry Bramlage, Lexington, Kentucky, and C. Wayne McIlwraith, Fort Collins, Colorado, will be the “On Call” veterinarians standing by to assist NBC Sports’ broadcast team during the November 7 Breeders’ Cup Championship Day races at Churchill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky. American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) developed “On Call” as an innovative service to
Hoof Wall and White Line Disease
The more you read about white line disease, and the more you talk to farriers and veterinarians about it, the more you think there might be some wisdom to those who shrug and say, White line disease? Never see it. Not in any of my clients’ horses. “he more you read about white line disease, and the more you talk to f
Therapeutic Ultrasound
The use of ultrasonic sound for diagnosis and treatment in human and equine medicine is not new, and in fact is becoming commonplace. Most horse breeders, for example, are familiar with the use of diagnostic ultrasound to detect and monitor
Boarding Contracts
No one wants to add complication and aggravation to a business or pleasure activity, and for many horse enthusiasts, the use of written boarding contracts is viewed as providing more hassle than benefit. After all, you might think, what is the
Health Concerns of Mules and Donkeys
Mules and donkeys are a lot like horses, to be sure, but in many ways, including some health concerns, they are most definitely different. First, we should have a basic understanding about what constitutes these unique four-footed creatures.
Communicating With Your Farrier
Tips for forging a productive information exchange with your farrier.
Endurance Riding: A Humane Use of the Equine Athlete
The growing interest in endurance riding has encouraged participants with different levels of prior horse experience to become involved with the sport. However, if equine athletes are asked to perform over distances for which they have not been appro
VS Update As Of 10/16/98
Colorado reported eight new investigations during the week ending October 16, 1998, of which three were VSV positive premises. Two of these premises were located in Larimer County and one in Weld County. Five formerly VSV
A New Theory About Equine Foot Physiology
A Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine researcher has pieced together a new picture of equine foot physiology that suggests vascular systems in horse hooves function in much the same way that air- or
