Latest News – The Horse

When to Worry about an Equine Cardiac Murmur
Heart murmurs in horses are often difficult for veterinarians to hear and identify. In this presentation by equine internal medicine specialist Dr. Michelle Barton, learn about equine heart murmurs and their possible associated risks.
TCA Stallion Season Auction Approaching
TCA supports Thoroughbred retirement, rescue, research, and helps the people who work with ex-racehorses.
Animal Care Company Continues Supporting Equids in Need
The company provides a supplement to a malnourished horse for each GI product sold in the United States.

Veterinarians Making Progress on National Equine Health Plan
The NEHP is designed to aid in equine disease surveillance and to make biosecurity recommendations.
New York Riders Continue TRF Donations
The jockey colony has donated almost $6,000 to the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) in 2013.
Kentucky 2013 Farm Cash Receipts could Approach $6 Billion
The cash receipts were boosted by strong equine, poultry, and cattle markets, according to economists.

Your Barn’s First-Aid Kit
A barn’s first-aid kit, with all the essentials in one place, is a great idea for any horse owner.

Feeding Broodmares During Lactation
Broodmares require proper nutrition while lactating to aid in milk production and body condition maintenance.

Laminitic Horse Takes First Steps in 3-D-Printed Shoes
The team of 3-D printing experts from Australia’s CSIRO worked with podiatrists to produce “horse-thotics.”
NSW Supreme Court Grants Injunction to Racing Veterinarians
The vets sought a delay in the start of a plan to license veterinarians treating racehorses in training.

AAEP Veterinarians Discuss Neonatal Medicine Concerns
Attendees discussed “dummy” foals, gastric acid suppressant use, and resuscitating foals, among other topics.

Joint Injections
Dr. Erin Denney-Jones shares information about joint injections in horses and what kind of horses or problems might benefit from joint injections.
Protecting Vet Students from Horse-Related Injuries
At the 2013 International Large Animal Rescue Conference (ILARC) in Australia, Dr. Chris Riley of Massey University in New Zealand predicated his presentation with photos of injuries sustained

Managing Exercise-Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage in Racehorses
One veterinarian reviews what EIPH does to the horse and how veterinarians currently treat it.

Overcome Rider Fear Part 1: Identifying the Source of Fear
Garry Stauber and Martha McNiel, LMFT, who operate DreamPower Horsemanship in Gilroy, Calif., show you how to identify the source of your fears.

2009 Belmont Stakes Winner Summer Bird Dies
The 7-year-old son of Birdstone developed colic Dec. 22 and efforts to save him were unsuccessful.