Latest News – The Horse
RMTC Calls Nikethamide ‘Very Dangerous Drug’ for Horses
It’s the first in more than a decade, but a recent positive nikethamide test has racing regulators’ attention.
Meloxicam vs. Phenylbutazone: Effects on Horses’ Gastric Mucosa Studied
A recent study showed that some newer NSAIDs could have fewer adverse GI effects on horses than older drugs.
Penn Vet Announces Equine Short Course Schedule
The upcoming short courses will cover topics including stallion handling and equine behavior.
CANTER Transitions 1,000+ Ex-Racehorses in 2012
CANTER is celebrating a milestone year for transitioning ex-racehorses into second careers.
GI Drug Could be Useful for Equine Eye Exams (AAEP 2012)
N-butylscopolammonium bromide could be useful for helping veterinarians examine horses’ eyes.
Lecture on Worrisome Equine Wobbling Scheduled
The presentation will cover what owners should do if they think their horse might be neurologic and more.
Don’t Ignore Drug-Resistant Equine Parasites
Over the years, parasites have developed resistance to certain commonly used anthelmintic classes.
Tests: How Do They Measure Up? (AAEP 2012)
Researchers tested the usefullness of four blood serum tests in detecting L. intracellularis.
Lawsonia intracellularis Tests: How Do They Measure Up? (AAEP 2012)
Researchers recently examined four types of blood serum tests to determine their usefulness in detecting L. intracellularis, the bacterium that causes a disease of weanlings called equine proliferative enteropathy.
Ocala EHV-1: Additional Case Confirmed
Veterinarians have confirmed an additional case of EHV-1 in connection with the HITS circuit in Ocala, Fla.
BLM to Webcast National Wild Horse, Burro Advisory Board Meeting
The BLM will webcast the National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board’s meeting set for March 4-5.
University of Florida VETS Team: Disaster Response
In my travels around the country, I meet the most fascinating people, and I realize that there are so many programs that are being implemented
Vet Services Manager for 2014 WEG Organizing Committee Appointed
The committee appointed Anne Courouc?-Malblanc, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ECEIM, as the veterinary services manager.
W.Va. Man Charged in Horse Killing
A West Virginia man is facing felony charges for allegedly shooting and killing a horse in Kanawha County.
CT for Equine Limb Fracture Diagnosis? (AAEP 2012)
One veterinarian believes CT offers a better option for imaging some lower limb fractures than radiography.
What Does Your Horse’s Stool Say?
Your horse’s fecal production and appearance can be an indicator of good or poor health.
