Latest News – The Horse
Top Concerns of Horse Owners
In a recent survey conducted by the Morris Animal Foundation, it was found that the top three concerns of horse owners were nutrition, laminitis, and colic. In response to the survey, horse owners cited that more of their horses died from colic tha
VS Update 12/19/97
The good news continues for the second week of December concerning vesicular stomatitis. The USDA expects that by mid-January the last premises on which VS appeared will be released from quarantine. For a complete map of states with positive cases
AQHA Receives AAEP Equine Welfare Award
The American Quarter Horse Association was the recipient of the American Association of Equine Practitioner’s 1997 Equine Welfare Award which was presented December 9 at the AAEP’s annual convention in Phoenix, Arizona.
AQHA was
The Horse Industry Handbook
The American Youth Horse Council has produced The Horse Industry Handbook, a publication combining information from 100 equine experts. The book was part of the award package for winners of the Graduate Student Awards competition at the Equine
Horseshoeing’s Legacy Preserved
Briefly, the legacy of horseshoeing was on display for all to see at the Kentucky Derby Museum in Louisville, Ky.
In July of 1992, the museum honored farriers with a display called They Shoe Horses, Don’t They? Just over seven months”P>Briefly, the legacy of horseshoeing was on display
Japanese Encephalitis
The report of Japanese encephalitis in Korea among recently imported horses re-emphasizes the serious consequences that can occur following the international movement of horses if appropriate preventive measures are not taken. Japanese
New Arabian Breeders Association Formed
A group of life-time Arabian breeders has formed The Arabian Breeders Association. The organization’s purpose is to ensure the welfare of the Arabian breed, and the collective interests of Arabian breeders. The ABA’s primary service will be to
Fiber Facts
Grazing is a full-time job for horses. Given their druthers, they’d graze for 12 hours or more.
The Orphan Foal
The birth of a long-awaited foal is an occasion to celebrate. But what if the unthinkable happens?
Mare Breeding Soundness Examination
Historically, mares have one of the lowest average conception/birth rates of any of the domestic species (somewhere in the neighborhood of 60-70%). Excellent breeding and overall management of mares and the blessing of
3M Partners With AAEP
The 3M Company Animal Care Products of St. Paul, Minn., has joined the growing list of top companies recognized by the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) as Educational Partners. 3M has been a long-time exhibitor at the annual”P>The 3M Company Animal Care Products of St. Pa
National Reining Breeders Cup Created
The National Reining Breeders Cup was established in late summer of 1997 with the list of subscribed stallions already readying like a “Who’s Who” in the reining world. The NRBC was created to give the offspring of enrolled stallions an opportunity to compete for large purses as four-and five-year-olds and, from the tremendous response, seems to be just what the
NFL Funding Equine Joint Research
The National Football League Charities through the Steadman-Hawkins Sports Medicine Foundation have just granted another $100,000 toward the ongoing research in articular cartilage healing at Colorado State University.
Dr. Wayne
EPM Drug Available Direct To Veterinarians
The Food and Drug Administration is allowing licensed veterinarians to submit a request to be allowed to import Diclazuril from Canada to treat horses affected by equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM). Diclazuril is licensed for use in Canada
Will Foxhunting Be Banned In England?
England’s House of Commons voted 411-151 to ban hunting of foxes and other wildlife. Prime Minister Tony Blair said he supports the ban, but said time has not been provided for the bill on the parliamentary agenda for it to clear all obstacles
Diagnosis Of Western Equine Encephalitis
According to the California Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory System, Western Equine Encephalitis has been diagnosed in a 4-month-old Thoroughbred horse originating from Mercer County, Calif., with neurologic signs and nonsuppurative encephalitis. A
