Latest News – The Horse
TOBA to Hold Pedigree and Conformation Clinic
The clinic will feature a presentations focusing on conformation from a veterinary perspective.
Researchers Develop Equine Field Ventilation System
Anesthesiologists have developed a simple and inexpensive device for equine ventilation in a field emergency.
AVMA Alliance Invests in Future with New Student Program
The new pilot program will provide up to $7,000 annually for activities at each student chapter.
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Brittany Harlow
Harlow’s research has focused on exploring options for reducing gastrointestinal conditions in the horse.
Weed of the Month: Bitter Sneezeweed
This plant contains toxins that can cause digestive issues, appetite loss, and neurologic problems in horses.
Georgia Horse Tests Positive for EEE
A horse in Chatham County has tested positive for EEE, environmental health officials announced Sept. 26.
Foreman: Drug Uniformity Won’t Be Sidetracked
A uniform medication rule proponent says the USTA’s move to drop out of the RMTC won’t derail the effort.
The Horses Aren’t All Right (Or Maybe It’s the Humans)
In what outwardly appears to be unrelated incidents, two horses revealed their independent sides this summer, rebelling against the rules of society. On July 10th
Are Horses a Vicious Species? Court to Decide
Connecticut horse owners anxiously await a ruling that could declare horses a naturally vicious species.
WNV Confirmed in Yakima Co., Wash., Horse
The 7-year-old Quarter Horse gelding was recently pastured in Outlook, Wash., and has no vaccination history.
USTA Says No to Model Rules, Leaves RMTC
The United States Trotting Association (USTA), citing breed differences, ended its membership in the RMTC.
UK, KHP Foundation Partner to Improve Watershed
The groups partnered in 2013 to make substantial improvements to the Cane Run Watershed.
TIP Application Deadline is Sept. 30
TIP sponsorships are available for myriad disciplines and are open to shows in the United States and Canada.
White Honored with Professor Emeritus Status
Nathaniel A. White II, DVM, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, has been conferred the title of “professor emeritus.”
Researchers Evaluating Inflammatory Markers of Laminitis
Blood levels of certain anti-inflammatory markers might indicate a horse is at increased risk of laminitis.
ELCR Offers Conservation-Related Webinars, Teleconferences
As part of its ongoing educational series of webinars and teleconferences, ELCR will offer four programs.
