Latest News – The Horse

Equine Infectious Neurologic Diseases Table Topic (AAEP 2012)
The discussion focused on four continuing problems: EHM, EPM, WNV, and other encephalitides.
Bob Baffert Trainee Tweebster Euthanized
The 5-year-old gelding was euthanized after fracturing both sesamoid bones in his left front leg.

The Horse: Top 10 Horse Health Videos of 2012
We’ve compiled a list of the 10 most popular videos of 2012. Did your favorites make the list?

The Horse: Top 10 Horse Health Articles of 2012
The staff at TheHorse.com tallied the most popular articles of 2012. Did your favorites make the list?

Shaping Orphan Behavior
What sort of behavior problems would an orphan foal develop?

Equine Welfare Advocates Wish Lists for 2013
Some advocates have ideas about how to keep at-risk horses safe and to improve equine welfare.

The Horse: Top 10 Blog Posts of 2012
We’ve taken a few minutes to tally our most popular blog posts of 2012. Did your favorites make the list?
University of Tennessee Continues Equine Hospital Expansion
It is hoped that the $20.9 million project will be completed in February 2013.
Rutgers Horse Management Seminar Scheduled for Feb. 10
This year, veterinarians will discuss topics related to equine stress and transportation.

Problem Breeding Mare Table Topic (AAEP 2012)
Attendees discussed anovulatory follicles, ovulation induction agents, oviductal dysfunction, and more.

Vaccination Table Topic (AAEP 2012)
Attendees discussed a variety of topics surrounding current a future equine vaccinations.
Longines becomes FEI Top Partner with Historic Deal
The new agreement marks the biggest sponsorship deal ever brokered by the FEI.

Diet Restriction for Equine Weight Loss
Researchers found that dietary restriction to 1.25% of body mass can promote weight loss, to a certain extent.

Florida Therapy Horses to Comfort Sandy Hook Community
A trio of Miniature Horses from Florida will begin the new year helping the community of Newtown, Conn., heal.
Unicorns in North Korea?
You might recall the supposedly lost unicorn in Boston, where one magic store was trying to rev up publicity by posting “Lost Unicorn” signs around
Hawthorne EHV-1 Quarantine Could be Lifted in January
The EHV-1 quarantine could be lifted around Jan. 10, track officials say.