Latest News – The Horse

British Charity Helps Botswana’s Donkeys to Glow in the Dark
Reflective ear tags should help reduce the number of road traffic accidents involving the animals at night.

Creating the AAEP Scientific Program
Ever wonder what goes into creating the scientific program at the AAEP convention? Sally Baker, AAEP marketing and public relations director, explains.

EHV-1 Outbreak Forces Hawthorne to Drop Seven Racing Days
The outbreak appears to be contained, but shipping restrictions have made it challenging to fill races.

Equine Herpesvirus-1 Myeloencephalopathy: On the Rise?
One veterinarian discussed disease characteristics and why it might be on the rise at a recent conference.

Planning the AAEP Convention
Sally Baker, AAEP director of marketing and public relations, talks about what goes into planning the AAEP convention.
ACVIM Foundation Receives Grant from to Establish New Research Fund
Pfizer granted funding for grants of $30,000 each for equine, small animal, and livestock research.
Body Heat and Thermal-Neutral Temperature
What is a thermal-neutral temperature?
Jack Likes His New Toy, and So Do the Dogs
In my last post I solicited ideas from you to replace my horse Jack’s favorite toy, a feed pan that ended up stuck around his

Blue Grass Farms Charities Event to Take Place Dec. 18
The event supports lower-income Kentucky Thoroughbred horsemen and their families.
Utah Neurologic EHV-1 Quarantine Lifted
No further EHV-1 cases have been diagnosed in the Utah since the initiation of the quarantine on Oct. 17.

Equine Infection Control Management
Veterinarians are uniquely equipped to tailor infectious disease prevention programs, one researcher says.

Hendra Vaccine Now Available in Australia’s Northern Territory
The vaccine was released in high-risk Queensland and New South Wales on Nov. 1.

Texas Authorities Probe Horse Theft Attempt
The horse sustained several injuries when it ran through a fence during the failed theft attempt.

Attendees Gearing Up for 2012 AAEP Convention
Sally Baker of the AAEP shares the top five things attendees can look forward to when they land in California.

Intermountain Farmers Association Becomes Official Partner of 2014 WEG
The IFA has become an official partner of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2014 in Normandy, France.
AAEP 2012 — Getting Ready!
The frustration mounted on my client’s face. Finally, the words burst out: “I’ve owned them for two years. I’ve taken lessons. I read everything. When