Latest News – The Horse
Final Breeders’ Cup Contenders Arrive in California
The final contingent of Breeders’ Cup runners arrived at Santa Anita Park Oct. 31 after Hurricane Sandy.
Hurricane Sandy Impacts Racetracks in Northeast
Some tracks across the Northeast suffered some damage and power outages as a result of Hurricane Sandy.
Caring for the Blind Horse
Most horses adapt well to vision loss but still require special management in a safe environment.
Equine Hendra Virus Vaccine Launched in Australia
The long-awaited vaccine will be available for horse owners through their veterinarians.
Mares and Hormones
Estrous cycles and certain disease processes can affect mares’ reproductive hormones.
NYTHA Contributes $10,000 to Thoroughbred Aftercare
The donation was made via the Breeders’ Cup’s new “Text to Donate” to Thoroughbred aftercare campaign.
Equine Performance and Psychological Factors Linked
Paying attention to horses’ psychological factors is key to ensuring success in work and mental well-being.
2012 AAEP Conference Preview
More than 6,000 equine veterinarians, students, technicians, trade show exhibitors, and guests will gather Dec. 1-5 for the 2012 American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) convention in Anaheim, Calif. Here’s a preview of the presentations.
Colorado Vesicular Stomatitis Quarantines Released
The quarantines were imposed when two cases of VS were confirmed in Colorado earlier this year.
Rood & Riddle, Alltech Sport Horse Symposium, Nov. 1
Chris Newton, DVM, and Scott Morrison, DVM, will present lectures related to sport horse health.
Breeders’ Cup: Royal Delta’s Laceration Deemed Superficial
The filly sustained the cut entering a stall on the plane that transported her to California from New York.
Kentucky Barn Fire Claims 10 Horses’ Lives
Authorities are still investigating the cause of the deadly fire, but say it does not appear suspicious.
Burn Injuries in Horses
R. Reid Hanson, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, ACVECC, of Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine discusses the treatment of burn injuries in horses.
Tips from the International Conference on Equine Infectious Disease
Last week The Horse’s staff attended the International Conference on Equine Infectious Disease (ICEID) in Lexington, Ky. This six-day event brought together the world’s leaders
Sandy Forces Few Immediate Equine Evacuations
The storm’s actual impact on horse owners might not be realized for days, some emergency responders say.
