Latest News – The Horse
A New Antibiotic for Resistant Synovial Infections in Horses
Researchers found that meropenem can be useful, but should only be used when other antibiotics have failed. Here’s why.
Feed Tags: Four Components to Evaluate
Pay special attention to the purpose statement, guaranteed analysis, ingredients, and directions for use.
Regulatory Policies to Undergo Review at April ARCI Meeting
Conference attendees will discuss what is and isn’t working in racing regulation.
ARCI Forms Integrity Compliance Certification Panel
Three former regulators will comprise the independent panel that will certify compliance with key integrity standards.
Buchanan, Blumenauer to Co-Chair Animal Welfare Caucus
Reps. Vern Buchanan and Earl Blumenauer will head the group intended to educate legislators on animal welfare issues.
Best Practices for Equine Rescues
Quality rescues practice good horse husbandry, maintain a realistic annual budget, seek continuing education, and more.
Understanding Equine Embryo Transfer
Learn about the steps involved in embryo transfer from CSU’s Dr. Ryan Ferris.
Venogram Patterns Vary, So Assess Them Carefully
Taking multiple radiographic views–both weight-bearing and not–allows vets to assess the findings most accurately.
Los Angeles County EHV Quarantine Released
Officials released the facility from quarantine put in place after two horses there tested positive for EHV-1.
Owner Pleads Not Guilty in Colorado Horse Cruelty Case
A Colorado woman accused of maltreating more than 60 horses has pleaded not guilty to animal cruelty charges.
Horses Killed in Texas Rodeo Incidents
Two bucking horses died in separate incidents at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo.
Diagnosing and Treating Equine Muscle Injuries
While not frequently diagnosed, equine muscle injuries can cause pain, lameness, and poor performance in horses.
Feeding Horses With Muscle Issues
Horses with exertional myopathies can benefit from dietary modifications as well as consistent targeted exercise.
Poll Recap: A Trip to the Vet
Of the 1,008 respondents, 318 (32%) said their horses are located 10 miles or less away from their equine vet clinic.
Los Angeles Equestrian Center EHV Quarantine Released
The last horse in isolation met the negative test requirements and has been released from quarantine.
Class 1 Malocclusions: To Treat or Not to Treat?
Learn about mild bite misalignments, the forces that impact them, and considerations about correcting them.
