Latest News – The Horse
Farm Bill Boosts Protection for Horses
Women whose horses have been harmed in domestic violence-related incidents will be able to seek restitution for veterinary care once the Pet and Women Safety Act, which is part of the Farm Bill approved by the full Senate last week, is signed into law.
AAEP 2018 Trade Show Spotlight: Kentucky Performance Products
Delia Nash, director of new business development, introduces Kentucky Performance Products’ new product, InsulinWise, designed for horses with metabolic syndrome.
AAEP 2018 Trade Show Spotlight: Luitpold (Soon to be American Regent Animal Health)
Allyn Mann, director of strategic partnerships at Luitpold Animal Health, soon to be American Regent Animal Health, shares about the company’s mission and products, including Adequan for equine joint support.
AAEP 2018 Trade Show Spotlight: Evolve Biosystems
Tim Brown, CEO of Evolve Biosystems, discusses GlycoGuard, a product designed to support digestive health in newborn foals.
AAEP 2018 Trade Show Spotlight: SmartPak
Learn more about SmartPak’s ColiCare program from Dr. Lydia Gray, the company’s staff veterinarian and medical director.
AAEP 2018 Trade Show Spotlight: Triple Crown Nutrition
Kelly Payne, vice president of sales for Triple Crown Nutrition, shares information about the company’s premium horse feed products and focus for the upcoming year.
Horse, Rider Relationships Discussed at Saddle Conference
The program explored the latest findings on health and welfare aspects of the horse and rider relationship, from new techniques in equine pain recognition to rider posture and equine biomechanics.
Reining Shake-Up: FEI, AQHA, NRHA Part Ways
Discord concerning anti-doping, stewarding, and horse age has led to a rupture of the agreement between the FEI, AQHA, and NRHA. But this doesn’t represent the end of FEI reining, and all three parties said they’re open to discussing future agreements.
Endurance Riding: Start Slow to Finish Strong
Riding at fast speeds at the start of endurance rides often leads to elimination during veterinary checks, researchers have learned. And while that might seem like common sense, many riders continue to ride too fast in rides’ early stages, one scientists said.
Veterinarian Sues Texas Vet Board
Ron Hines, DVM, PhD, is suing the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners on grounds that the board violated his first amendment right to free speech when it revoked his license, preventing him from providing remote veterinary services vial telephone and the internet.
Risk Factors for Endurance Riding Eliminations
Knowing elimination risk factors can help veterinarians, riders, and trainers make informed decisions to safeguard endurance horse welfare, researchers say.
BLM Working to Improve Onaqui Mountain HMA Population Control
The BLM said population control measures will include enhanced use of fertility control vaccines and the gather and removal of excess wild horses.
Equine Insurance Agent Pleads Guilty to Fraud
The owner of a Rhode Island equine insurance agency has pleaded guilty to defrauding customers, insurance companies, and finance companies of more than $1 million.
Scientists Study Coldblooded Trotter Career Length
Most Norwegian-Swedish Coldblooded Trotters are bred for racing. Thus, understanding how long their careers typically last is essential not just from a product quality perspective but also from an animal welfare perspective, researchers said.
Understanding Horse Hay Analysis Results
Hay analysis can help owners better balance their horses’ diets and meet nutritional requirements.
Compression Wraps for Horses: Are Modified Techniques More Effective?
Most modifications made to the traditional distal limb compression bandage did not appear to improve their efficacy, researchers found.
