Latest News – The Horse
CHRB Begins Cobalt Testing
The California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) has started evaluating cobalt levels in racehorses competing at tracks in that state and in certain necropsy scenarios, according to a March 4 memo from CHRB Equine Medical Director Rick Arthur, DVM.
Standing Colic Surgery? In Some Cases It’s Possible
While traditional surgeries are still suitable for the vast majority of colic cases, recent research showed that standing operations for colic can be beneficial when other options have failed.
Obama Budget Could Halt Horse Plant Inspections Through 2015
Funding for USDA horse processing plant inspections would be eliminated through 2015 under a request contained in the $3.9 trillion budget proposal revealed this week by President Barack Obama.
Selecting Farm Equipment
Here’s how to determine your needs; comparison shop; and decide whether to buy, rent, or lease farm equipment.
Horses Afraid of Other Species
We were told that it’s dangerous to have pigs with horses. Have you ever heard of this?
Heavy-Burdened
A few months ago I climbed aboard a crowded plane in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, at 10 at night. Four flights, two continents, and about 26
Equine Massage Therapists Sue Arizona Vet Board
Three nonveterinarian equine massage therapists in Arizona are suing that state’s veterinary medical examining board on grounds that the board is violating their right to earn a living.
New Veterinary Representatives Join AAEP On Call Team
The On Call program is an innovative media-assistance program that provides timely health-care information about equine athletes during nationally televised events.
Deadline for Parasite Research Crowdfunding Approaching
The deadline for contributing to the first research crowdfunding project at the University of Kentucky is March 10.
Diagnosing Lower Limb Lameness in Sport Horses
The lower limb is the most common site of lameness in English-discipline equine athletes, one veterinarian says, so sport horse practitioners must be well-versed in how to diagnose injuries in this region.
MU Receives $2.5 Million for Vet Medicine Scholarships
The gift will create an endowment to support scholarships for veterinary students and will encourage volunteer work among its recipients.
Scientists Hope Retuertas Horses will Return to the Wild
Scientists’ goals are to boost population numbers and to see the Retuertas living as wild horses, without human intervention or management.
Horses Removed From Georgia Property
A Georgia man is facing multiple animal cruelty charges after 16 allegedly malnourished horses were removed from and the remains of several other horses were found on his Peach County property.
Anesthetizing Horses in the Field for an Hour or More
The longer a horse is under anesthesia, the greater the risk. Learn how veterinarians safely anesthetize horses in the field for 60 minutes or longer.
What Does a 2- or 3-Year-Old Horse Need to Know?
Winter weather, ugh. The rain, snow, and ice have definitely slowed down work with my horses, including the soon-to-be-3-year-old filly I accidentally bought last fall.
Injection Objection: Adverse Vaccine Reactions
Having a plan in case of an adverse reaction can help your horse stay comfortable following vaccination.
