Latest News – The Horse
Equine Welfare Groups Eye Lawsuit over USDA Inspections
The groups say they’ll challenge horse processing plant inspection permits granted by the USDA.
2013 Equine Industry Vision Award Winner Selected
The official announcement will be made during the AHP Meet the Peak Seminar in Colorado Springs, Colo.
French Horses Allegedly Stolen for Meat
An official said as many as 12 draft horses have been stolen from their pastures in France since June 2012.
Diagnosing Hoof Lameness due to Multiple Causes (AAEP 2012)
One vet said multiple abnormalities could contribute to hoof lameness, rather than just one problem.
French Horses Allegedly Stolen for Meat
As many as 12 draft horses–primarily Comtois horses and one Ardennais mare–have been stolen from their pastures in France’s Jura department of the Franch-Comté region since June 2012, one official said.
UF?s Annual Healthy Horses Conference Scheduled for April 27
Lecture topics will include horse health myths, fly control, hay selection, pythiosis, anhydrosis, and more.
Reilly to Present Virtual Tour of Penn Vet?s Farrier Museum
The presentation will examine how the past might influence the future concepts of equine hoof care.
CFS Classification System Developed (AAEP 2012)
Researchers developed a uniform system for classifying cases of contracted foal syndrome (CFS).
Reilly to Present Virtual Tour of Penn Vet’s Farrier Museum
In addition to a virtual tour of the farrier museum, the presentation will examine how the past might influence the future concepts of equine hoof care.
UF’s Annual Healthy Horses Conference Scheduled for April 27
Lecture topics will include horse health myths, fly control, hay selection, equine pythiosis, lameness, horses with anhydrosis, subfertile mares, and more.
Owners Urged to Check Horses’ WNV Vaccine Status
Owners are urged to ensure their horses’ vaccination status is current for maximum protection against WNV.
Pfizer Animal Health is Now Zoetis
The animal health division of Pfizer has become Zoetis, a stand-alone animal health company.
Head Position Impacts Kissing Spines Evaluation (AAEP 2012)
How a horse stands during X rays might influence how vets interpret images when diagnosing kissing spines.
EHV-1: A Senior Perspective
In my role as news editor of The Horse and TheHorse.com, it’s my job to seek out current horse health happenings, find the details, and
Michigan Bill would Establish Registry for Animal Abusers
If the bill becomes law, Michigan would be the first state to establish a statewide animal abuser registry.
Results of EU Horsemeat Study Released
EU officials tested beef products for the presence of horsemeat and horse carcasses for the presence of Bute.
