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Lawsonia in Horses and Pigs
Dr. Connie Gebhart of the University of Minnesota’s Veterinary Diagnostics Laboratory shares her research of Lawsonia intracellularis in pigs and horse. The bacterium causes the intestinal disease equine proliferated enteropathy.
Public Comment Sought on Canadian Equine Code of Practice Draft
Stakeholders are asked to provide input so the code reflects a common understanding of equine care practices.
Preventing Fall and Winter Colic
Paying attention to equine management can go a long way to decrease colic incidence.
Any Questions?
Someone, who I regrettably wasn’t able to pinpoint, once said, “The stupidest question is the question that has not been asked.” Although I feel like
BLM Updates 2012 Fall/Winter Wild Horse Gather Schedule
Changes reflect a reprioritizing of gathers based on drought and diminishing food and water for horses.
Bacteria in Semen
Is there a bacterial component that can be present in stallion semen?
Researcher: Work Objectively to Understand Equine Behavior
By working objectively, equitation scientists could enter a new dimension of understanding equine behavior.
AAEP 2012: The International Veterinarian
German jumping team vet Jan-Heim Swagemakers, DVM, discusses why he makes the trip to the AAEP Convention each year.
Readers: Nominate TheHorse.com for the 2013 ESMA Awards
Readers can nominate The Horse and TheHorse.com for 2013 ESMA awards until Dec. 21.
Kentucky Equine Receipts Projected to Rise in 2013
Economists are forecasting an upturn in equine receipts in 2013 after the industry saw steady sales in 2012.
Equids on Parade
Who doesn’t love a parade? Well, some would argue that, perhaps, horses don’t … or those that have to follow behind the horses on the
BLM Still Investigating Colorado Wild Horse Deaths
Six animals have been necropsied, but so far the general results of those examinations have been inconclusive.
Texas Man Sought in Horse Dragging Case
A Bastrop County man allegedly dragged a horse 100 yards down an asphalt road with his truck.
Top Equine Surgery Studies of 2012 (AAEP 2012)
Dr. Lisa Fortier recaps studies on upper respiratory tract health, colic, lameness, and racehorse health.
AAEP 2012: Prepurchase Exams
Dr. Sue Emerson shares what veterinarians discussed and learned about during the prepurchase exam table topic at the 2012 AAEP Convention in Anaheim, Calif.
Hamelback, McMahon New TCA Directors
The Thoroughbred Charities of America appointed Eric Hamelback and Michael McMahon to its board of directors.
