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Virginia Tech Offers New Equine Ophthalmology Service

Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center April 24, 2008

Virginia Tech’s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center has added an ophthalmology service through an alliance with Scottsdale, Ariz., based Eye Care for Animals. The new offering, which became available on March 4, is provided by Gwendolyn Lynch

Bioabsorbable Cisplatin Beads for Skin Cancers

Christy M. West April 24, 2008

Skin cancers are seen in horses, and many methods and technologies have been used to treat them. One of the more recent strategies is intralesional chemotherapy, or placing a chemotherapeutic agent directly in the tumor to kill the abnormal cells.

Readers Respond: Shedding Light on Spring Shedding

Megan Arszman April 24, 2008

Nearly 2,400 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “Do you help your horses shed their winter coats?”

Washington Horse Rescue Operator Charged with Cruelty

Pat Raia April 24, 2008

The operator of two Washington State horse rescues will be arraigned in King County, Wash., Superior Court on animal cruelty charges April 29.

Dean Solomon, operator of both the former Pacific Equestrian Center and the Washington

Water and Dehydration Study Clarification

Multiple Authors April 24, 2008

A 2008 Equine Veterinary Journal (EVJ) publication examining dehydration in working horses was summarized and printed on TheHorse.com on April 24, 2008, prior to its actual publication in EVJ. It was reviewed and approved by the researcher.

Kentucky Equine Humane Center Celebrates First Year

Edited Press Release April 23, 2008

More than 168 horses in Kentucky have been provided with shelter and other humane assistance during the Kentucky Equine Humane Center’s first year of operation.

The Kentucky Equine Humane Center (KyEHC) was established to provide owners with a

Dispute Remains Over Cancelled WEG Horse Park Hotel

The Associated Press April 23, 2008

The developers of a $90 million proposed hotel at the Kentucky Horse Park are disputing the reasons given by the state for canceling their contract after a deadline passed.

Developer Brad Burgess said Monday his group submitted numerous

Florida Vet Students Awarded Racetrack Scholarships

Edited Press Release April 23, 2008

Three students from the University of Florida (UF) College of Veterinary Medicine have received scholarships from Gulfstream Park to further their studies in equine medicine, surgery, and research.

Established after the death of 2006 Kentucky

Trial Date Set for Colorado Rescue Abuse Case

Pat Raia April 23, 2008

A Colorado woman accused of starving more than 20 horses at a rescue facility pleaded not guilty to animal cruelty charges during an appearance in Larimer County District Court yesterday.

According to Linda Jensen, public information office

Hagyard Equine Medical Institute Offers Lectures, Demos at Rolex

Edited Press Release April 23, 2008

Hagyard Equine Medical Institute will offer three lectures and a demonstration to attendees of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, April 24-26. The lectures will offer a variety of educational information pertaining to sport horses and their

Eventers O’Connor, Severson Available for Book Signing at Rolex

The Horse Staff April 23, 2008

World-renowned Olympians David O’Connor and Kim Severson will sign copies of Eclipse Press’ revised edition of Olympic Equestrian at the

Urinary Tract Problems

Heather Smith Thomas April 23, 2008

The urinary tract is a vital system; if a problem develops, it can rapidly become a crisis.

Wooden Shoes for Chronic Laminitis

Christy M. West April 23, 2008

The chronically laminitic horse is often a very tough case to manage because displacement of the coffin bone within the foot leads to a lot of pain and damage, in addition to the damage that allowed the displacement in the first place.

Annual Dental Exams Important for Horse Health

Agricultural Communications, Texas A&M University System April 22, 2008

Going to the dentist annually is not only necessary for humans; it is an important part of equine health. Annual dental exams are extremely important for horses young and old to help ensure the animals comfort and performance.

Cleet Griffin,

OIE Director to be Presented First Penn Vet World Award

Megan Arszman April 22, 2008

(From a University of Pennsylvania Release)

On April 29, Dr. Bernard Vallat, director general of the World Organization for Animal Health (Office International des Epizooties, or OIE), will be the first recipient of the Penn Vet

Full Field of 20 Expected for Kentucky Derby

The Blood-Horse Staff April 22, 2008

In spite of the shocking news of the Triple Crown trail-ending injury to 2007 juvenile champion male War Pass and the apparent decision to forego the Kentucky Derby for a run in the Preakness Stakes (gr. I) by the connections of Coolmore Lexington