Latest News – The Horse
Oregon State University Names Interim Dean of Vet Med
Oregon State University makes Susan Tornquist associate dean in the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Researchers Study Horses’ Startle Response to Novel Objects
One of the most consistent indicators of equine temperament is a horse’s novelty response, researchers say.
Ohio Eyes Changes in Racehorse Drug Policy and Testing
OSRC is moving forward to adopt drug-testing threshold levels as part of national model rules,
Horse Pain and its Impact on Reproduction
Learn how equine pain might influence reproduction ability, along with how to detect subtle signs of pain.
Oregon Horse Confirmed to Have West Nile Virus
Union County officials have confirmed that a horse near LaGrande, Ore., has West Nile virus.
Penn Vet Protects 145 Acres of Farmland
The school has ensured that 145 acres of its New Bolton Center Campus is protected from development.
Granstrom Appointed AVMA COO, Associate EVP
The American Veterinary Medical Association has made EPM expert Dr. David Granstrom its associate EVP and COO.
Model Rule for Racing Medication Penalties Endorsed
ROAP board of directors has endorsed the Penalty Guidelines for Multiple Medication Violations.
Model Rule for Medication Penalties Endorsed
ROAP board of directors has endorsed the Penalty Guidelines for Multiple Medication Violations.
Researchers Assess Youthful Play Behavior in Adult Horses
Researchers estimate that if a horse investigates an object for 13 seconds or more, then he is likely playing.
Is Your Horse Too Fat? There’s an App for That
Knowing the weight of a horse can help owners better determine their animal’s nutritional needs.
Stomach Ulcers: A Threat to Horses of All Ages
Is it possible for young horses that aren’t in training to get stomach ulcers?
Equine Health Seminar Kicks Off Horse Races
The 2013’s annual Zweig Memorial Trot kicks off with a series of talks on equine health.
App Offers Horse Owners Equine Health Information
The app is designed to help owners make better health-care choices for animals in a “horse-side” format.
Research Review
Learn about Lawsonia intracellularis and factors that could lead to EPE infection development.
L. intracellularis Research Review
Learn about Lawsonia intracellularis, its seroprevalence in a horse population, and factors that could contribute to equine proliferative enteropathy (EPE) infection development.
