Latest News – The Horse
2016-17 BEVA President Takes Reins
During her presidency Dr. Vicki Nicholls hopes to promote veterinarians’ role in the field of equine dentistry.
Can Alfalfa Induce Type 1 Photosensitization in Horses?
Researchers concluded that alfalfa hay can induce primary photosensitization, but what it results from remains unclear.
BEVA Honors High Achievers at Congress
The awards recognize significant accomplishments by vets and others involved in horse health and welfare.
Vets: Help Complete BEVA’s New Risk Assessment Guide
The association is asking for BEVA members’ feedback to ensure the guide is as relevant and useful as possible.
Take a Friend Riding Sweepstakes Attracts Celebrity Support
The sweepstakes is aimed at encouraging horse owners and riders introduce nonhorsey friends to horseback riding.
(Un)certain Change: Climate Shifts and Horse Keeping
Learn how rising temperatures and extreme weather events are affecting horse keeping.
2016 BEVA Congress: Friday’s Top Tweets
Top take-homes from presentations on regenerative medicine, eye issues, racing performance and injuries, and more.
Free Equine Dentistry Research Collection Published Online
The collection includes 10 studies on physiology, disease, diagnosis, and treatment techniques in equine dentistry.
Unwanted Horse Coalition Revives Ambassador Program
Program volunteers represent the UHC at meetings nationwide to present information about unwanted horses.
Shared Science: Human and Equine Health Similarities
Studying diseases across species can benefit horses as well as people.
BEVA Trust Projects Inspire Vets to Volunteer
More than 45 BEVA members volunteered with challenging health-care and education initiatives both at home and abroad.
New Procedure Uses Wire to Help Heal a Broken Mandible
Researchers stressed the importance of postoperative diet, hygiene, and medications for a successful outcome.
Judy Lincoln Receives 2016 AHP Chris Brune Spirit Award
Judy Lincoln’s can-do attitude and enthusiasm for AHP and its members shows she’s got spirit.
2016 BEVA Congress: Thursday’s Top Tweets
Top take-homes from presentations on laminitis, grass sickness, atypical myopathy, sedation, and more.
BEVA Unveils Online Support Network for Working Parents
MumsVet provides information and support for equine veterinary professionals who are balancing work with parenthood.
Feral Horses in Nevada Killed in Collision
The state Department of Agriculture is asking drivers near the Virginia Range to be alert for roaming feral horses.
