Latest News – The Horse
Equine Infection Control Training
Dr. Brandy Burgess of Colorado State University answers a reader question about transferring skills from human infection control to a career in equine infection control, noting that many disease prevention concepts are similar between species.
Iowa Plant to Start Horse Processing
A second meat plant has received a USDA permit to begin processing horses for human consumption.
WEG Games’ Road Tour Under Way to Promote Event
The 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games’ (WEG) Road Tour to promote the event launched June 25, 2013.
Paynter May Race in San Diego Handicap
After recovering from colitis and laminitis last year, the colt is pointed toward his second start in 2013.
Rattlesnake Bite Vaccine
Is the equine vaccine for snakebites effective against all rattlesnake species in the United States?
CT for Diagnosing Lung Disease in Foals
Veterinarians are taking a page from human medicine books by using CT to evaluate pulmonary disease in foals.
Equine Educational Sessions Back at MSU Ag Expo
Sessions on hay production and equine parasite control recommendations will be offered.
ELCR Launches New Website
The ELCR provides tools, information, resources, and technical assistance to help maintain horse lands.
Study: Broodmares on Pasture Don’t Always Need Grain
Lactating mares on good quality pasture didn’t need grain to maintain their weight or their foals’ growth.
2013 Merial Applied Equine Research Award Nominations Sought
The 2013 award will honor advances in the understanding of equine emerging diseases.
UGA to Host Horse Health Seminar for Owners
On Aug. 10, the University of Georgia (UGA) will play host to a horse health seminar for owners.
Technique for Sexing Equine Embryos Evaluated
One embryo biopsy technique yields accurate results for sex determination without serious threat to survival.
EHV-1 Confirmed in Devon and Warwickshire, England
Horses residing on two English premises have tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1.
Hollywood Park Re-Accredited by Safety Alliance
Best practices were identified in virtually every primary area of focus, including horse health practices.
Australian Authorities Evaluating Papules in Horses’ Mouths
Authorities in Western Australia determining what’s causing small, round lumps in horses mouths.
UC Davis Equine Surgeons Add New Board Certification
Drs. Sarah le Jeune and Jorge Nieto are now board-certified specialists in sports medicine and rehabilitation.
