Latest News – The Horse
AHS Cases Prompt Horse Movement Restrictions in South Africa
The increasing number of reported AHS cases in South Africa prompted the movement restrictions.
Limb Positioning for Assessing Joints via X Ray (AAEP 2012)
How a horse is positioned while X rays are taken significantly affects joint balance, researchers say.
Equine Field Anesthesia Considerations
One vet reviews some key points equine practitioners must consider before implementing field anesthesia.
USEF Issues Statement on Supplement Use
The USEF issued a statement regarding the use of equine nutritional supplements on April 1.
Tweaking Stem Cell Therapy Use in Horses (AAEP 2012)
Stem cell therapy has evolved rapidly as a treatment approach in equine veterinary medicine.
USEF Town Hall Meetings Focus on Horse Medications, Welfare
Attendees of the first meeting discussed issues relating to performance horse medications and treatments.
Tracking Asiatic Wild Asses in the Negev
Scientists are keeping a discreet eye on the Asiatic wild ass with the help of GPS and dung.
Subfertile Mares Need Conscientious Monitoring (AAEP 2012)
One researcher describes how practitioners can monitor pregnant mares to minimize reproductive losses.
USDA Steps Up Imported Meat Inspections
The USDA’s Food Safety Inspection Service will increase inspections of imported meat.
Equine Coat Color Genetics 101
What’s behind a horse’s coat color? The answer lies in coat color genetics.
Horsemeat Prank Raises BLM Ire
A meat company raised the ire of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) when an April Fools’ prank went awry.
Horse Health Parameters Form
Use this comprehensive form to evaluate your horse’s well-being from nose to tail prior to a vet visit. Record everything from body condition to lameness. Also covered in this form: vital signs, eyes, attitude, skin coat, gut sounds, and more.
German Hackamores: Over My Head
Tera’s a lovely Oldenburg mare, 12 years young and full of typical female ‘tude. I give her a good hack from time to time when
Montana Mustang Import Bill Fails
The bill would have required the BLM to obtain a permit to relocate wild mustangs or burros to Montana.
San Diego County, Calif., EHV-1 Quarantine Released
A Warmblood stallion has been released from quarantine after two negative EHV-1 tests.
Warren Co., N.J., Horse Tests Positive for EHV-1
A 22-year-old Warren County horse was diagnosed with the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1).
