Latest News – The Horse

Cerclage to Manage Cervical Incompetence in Pregnant Mares
Researchers took a page from human medicine to treat cervical incompetence in mares.
Owner of Miniature Horses Found in North Carolina Sought
Authorities are seeking the owner of a pair of Miniature Horses found wandering in Rockingham County, N.C.
UK Researchers’ Work Discussed at AAEP Kester News Hour
Research by Drs. Barry Ball and Mats Troedsson was described during the 2013 Kester News Hour.

AAEP Veterinarians Discuss Pigeon Fever
Veterinarians are reporting increasing numbers of horses being diagnosed with pigeon fever.

Switzerland Bans Hyperflexion Use in Competition, Training
Swiss officials have enacted a law prohibiting the use of hyperflexion (also known as rollkur).

Cushing’s Disease
Dr. Erin Denney-Jones provides information about Cushing’s Disease, or pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID).

The Top Horse Health Multimedia Content of 2013
Which were the most accessed videos, slideshows, reports, and podcasts in 2013? Here’s a list of the top 10.

Horses Require Extra Attention When Temperatures Plummet
With freezing temperatures comes the need for extra care and attention for horses and other equids.

Top Equine Reproduction Studies of 2013
Dr. Pat McCue describes the reproduction studies from the past year he deemed most important and useful.

The Top 10 Horse Health Articles of 2013
Covering a variety of horse health topics, the following articles received the most views in 2013.

An Anatomy Lesson
It’s time to take a step back and review the specialized structure and function of the equine body.

Overcome Rider Fear Part 2: Self Evaluation
Garry Stauber and Martha McNiel show you how to identify the source of your fears._x000D_
UK’s Horohov, Page Receive Research Grant
Horohov and Page will study Lawsonia intracellularis with their $15,000 grant.
Age to Breed a Colt
Our coming 2-year-old acts like he is ready to breed. How young is too young to breed a colt?
Tennessee Horse Shot, Killed
On Dec. 26, 2013, the owners of a 3-year-old horse found the animal lying dead in its pasture.

Practical Equine Medications
When medicating a horse, always know the drug’s function, how it works, and its intended use.