Latest News – The Horse
2014 AAEP Foundation Past Presidents’ Research Fellow
Emma Adam, BVetMed, MRCVS, Dipl. ACVIM, ACVS, received the award for her research into articular cartilage repair of degenerative joint disease, the leading cause of lameness and retirement in all breeds and disciplines of equine athletes
EQUUS Foundation Awards 2014 Research Fellows
Liara Gonzalez, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, and Elaine Norton, DVM, MS, received the 2014 EQUUS Foundation Research Fellows for their work to advance equine veterinary knowledge.
2014 AAEP: Volunteer Vets Working for Your Horse’s Health
AAEP veterinarians volunteer behind-the-scenes to work on committees that improve the health and lives of horses.
EVA: A European Perspective
A British veterinarian describes equine viral arteritis (EVA) control measures, current risks, EVA vaccination, and more.
Saylor Joins Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation Board
Thoroughbred owner and businessman Paul Saylor has been elected to the board of directors of the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation.
TVMDL Breaks Ground on State-of-the-Art Facility
The construction phase is projected to last approximately 18 months and is scheduled to begin in spring 2015.
Horses Need Proper Feeding in Winter
Don’t let winter get the better of your horse. Find out what to consider when feeding when the temperatures drop.
Kentucky Horse Council Elects New Officers For 2015
The Kentucky Horse Council has elected a slate of new officers for 2015: Erin Woodall will serve as president, Kathy Hopkins as vice president, Madelyn Millard as secretary, and Kelsea Rookard as treasurer.
New Laminitis Research Projects on the Horizon
The research projects will explore the effects of diet on senior and obese horses’ microbiota, and horses’ predisposition to pasture-associated laminitis.
Owners Seeking Restitution in Florida Horse Feed Recall Case
Horse owners who believe their animals were affected by recalled feed are seeking restitution Lakeland Animal Nutrition and its parent company.
2015 Racehorse Welfare and Safety Summit Scheduled
The summit will be held July 8 at Keeneland and is open to the public. A live webcast also will be available.
House Extends Tax Provisions Favorable to Horse Industry
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a federal bill that would extend several tax provisions favorable to the horse industry, including a three-year depreciation, on Dec. 3.
UC Davis Creates Veterinary Resources for Diagnosing EPM
Veterinarians created several resources designed to help trained equine veterinarians determine if their patients could be suffering from the debilitating neurologic disease.
Horses Removed in New Jersey Cruelty Case
A herd of horses is receiving rehabilitative care after being removed from a New Jersey farm operated by a Standardbred racehorse trainer.
Equine Life Stages: Stallions and Mares
Stallions and broodmares require special care and nutrition. Learn how to keep breeding horses healthy.
Understanding Passive and Active Responses to Flex Tests
Vets can evaluate a horse’s active and passive response during a flex test. Dr. Rachel Buchholz explains.
