Latest News – The Horse
Feeding Racehorses
On several occasions in the past year or two, we’ve discussed in this series the intricacies of feeding young horses for optimum growth. We’ve also walked you through the pertinent points of fueling the high-performance equine athlete, for
Wound Care
Wound care is one of those many horse issues where there are as many opinions regarding treatment as there are horse owners and veterinarians. There are hundreds of agents (both commercial and home-brew) available to paint, spray, smear, gob, an
Equitana 1999
The third annual Equitana USA, held June 10-13 in Louisville, Ky., included an array of presentations, exhibits, clinics, and demonstrations, ranging from horse health to training methods to how to become a better rider. Following are some of th
Predicting the Outcome of Colic
Colic is a common problem in horses. Establishing a plan for treatment and predicting the possible outcome of a case of colic is important to both the attending veterinarian and the anxious owner of the horse. Abdominal fluid
Clemson University Discovery Could Be Used For Fescue Toxicosis
A medication used to treat nausea is now helping horse breeders produce healthier mares and foals and may someday help address problems of infertility in humans. Dee L. Cross, a Clemson University animal scientist,
Lasix Permitted In Collecting Urine Samples
The American Horse Shows Association’s Drugs and Medications program has begun allowing the use of Lasix (furosemide) to expedite the collection of urine in show horses. Lasix is a safe and effective diuretic is used in small
U.S., EU Sign Veterinary Equivalency Agreement To Facilitate Trade
Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman today announced that the United States has signed a new agreement with the European Union, paving the way for mutual recognition of animal health systems and easier resolution of related
EEE In Horse & Ratite Populations In Louisiana
The deaths of about 200 emus in mid-June come on the heels of nine horse deaths within a multi-parish area during the past eight weeks all confirmed to be caused by Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE).
Equine Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy Offered At Purdue
A new, non-invasive veterinary treatment utilizing high pressure waves to alleviate equine bone and tendon ailments—including navicular disease and degenerative joint disease of the lower hock joints—was initiated at the
New Hay And Fescue Education Brochures Available To Horse Owners
Ensuring your horse is consuming essential nutrients — and staying away from grasses that look nutritious but can pose a health risk — are the topics of two new client-education brochures published by the American Association of Equine
Bequest to Penn’s Vet School will Support Equine and Canine Research
A $9.8 million gift to the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine from the estate of Isabel (Mrs. Alan R.) Robson will enhance the school’s ability to educate future veterinarians while conducting cutting-edge equine and canine
North Dakota Horse Owners Alerted Of EIA
Several recent, confirmed cases of equine infectious anemia (EIA) are a warning to North Dakota horse owners to be aware of the possibility that their horses may have contacted the disease, says the state
British Horse Society Warns Of Dangers Of Ragwort In Hay
The British Horse Society has issued a warning to all horse owners to beware of ragwort in hay. With a high prevalence of ragwort last summer, it is virtually impossible to guarantee that hay is completely ragwort free.
Ration Balancing Made Easy
Don’t panic. That’s probably the most helpful thing I can say about calculating the balance of nutrients in your horse’s diet. Most people are perfectly comfortable speaking about calcium or vitamin E levels in the abstract sense, but when
The Problem With Drugs
Even though the weather in California is beautiful, you’ve got a horse that’s not acting quite himself. This 2-year-old colt has a fever, has been depressed, has gone off feed, and isn’t tearing the barn down as usual. You know he’s got a
