Latest News – The Horse
Three Elected to AHC Board
The AHC has elected John Long, Scott Wells, and Don Treadway to the organization’s Board of Trustees.
Va. Horse Owners Urged to Consider WNV, EEE, Rabies Vaccines
Animal health officials are urging horse owners talk with vets about vaccinating against WNV, EEE, and rabies.
Laminitis Rehab: ‘If the Corium is Happy, There’s Hope’
One veterinarian describes what the corium can tell us about a laminitic horse’s chances of recovery.
Budweiser Clydesdales: What’s in the Trailer?
Dave Thomas, supervisor of the Budweiser Clydesdales’ East Coast Hitch, discusses how they pack the trailer for the 10 Clydesdales who travel across the country.
The Birth of DaVinci Equine Emergency Transport, Maryland
In the vein of the last few blog entries, I am trying to feature the efforts of people, teams and communities that are involved in
Washington Woman Arrested in Horse Theft
A Washington woman is free on her own recognizance after being arrested for stealing a horse in her care.
Canadian Researchers Battling Drug-Resistant Bacteria
Researchers are recognizing a growing number of disease-causing organisms resistant to common antibiotics.
Oregon Horse Tripping Ban Bill Advances
Co-sponsored by Senators Bill Hansell and Mark Hass, SB 835 would ban horse tripping in Oregon.
West Virginia to Accept Six-Month Equine Health Certificates
West Virginia has joined a group of states in an agreement to accept six-month equine health certificates.
Common Mare Problems During and After Foaling
Common foaling problems include red bag delivery, difficult birth, and retained fetal membranes.
Vestibular Disease in Horses Reviewed
Vestibular diseases are common and important causes of neurologic problems in horses.
EHV-1 Confirmed in Clark Co., Nev., Horse
A single horse in Clark County, Nev., has tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1).
After Safety Improvements, No Horse Deaths at Grand National
All horses running in this year’s Grand National returned safely and uninjured from the race.
Derby Horse Health Questions?
Sprawled out in the den floor by the TV, chin in my hands, I savored Kentucky Derby coverage the first Saturday of May each year
AAEP Announces 2013 Summer CE Schedule
The meetings will impart best practices in the diagnosis and treatment of core areas of equine health.
Horse Gaitedness: It’s in the Genes
Swedish researchers discovered that genetic makeup affects locomotion patterns in horses.
