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Readers Respond: Racehorse Awareness

Erin Ryder April 4, 2008

More than 1,400 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “What do you think is the most pressing issue facing the welfare and safety of racehorses?”

New Laminitis Treatment Technique: Preliminary Study Performed

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc April 4, 2008

The purpose of our study was to determine if plasmid-mediated gene therapy in combination with electroporation was possible in the horse, particularly for the treatment of clinically important diseases such as laminitis.

First Responders Learn Horse Handling Basics at Virginia Tech

Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center April 4, 2008

Emergency personnel often have their first experience handling horses when they are called to the scene of a trailer collision, barn fire, or other crisis situation.

In order to better prepare fire, police, and medical professionals for

Keep Expo Horses Healthy

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA April 3, 2008

Although the stress of exposition environments might be unavoidable, according to several exposition professionals, its effects on horses can be reduced through careful selection of the horses that will be participating and management at the event.

Injured Equestrian Chiacchia Heading Home

The Associated Press April 3, 2008

Injured Olympic equestrian Darren Chiacchia will be moved to a Buffalo, N.Y., hospital Thursday to begin the next stage of rehab after a fall from a horse left him with head, rib, and lung injuries.

Chiacchia will be transferred to Buffalo’

AHC Equine Industry Directory Now Available

Edited Press Release April 3, 2008

A comprehensive national directory of breed and sport organizations, equine publications, state resource,s and racing and gaming organizations is now available for purchase from the American Horse Council (AHC).

This year’s directory

74 Horses Removed from Kentucky Farm Recovering

Pat Raia April 3, 2008

A week after animal welfare officials removed 74 horses from a Jessamine County, Ky., farm, the animals are gaining strength and acclimating to their new surroundings.

“When they first came off the trailer, they were listless,” said Kim

Clearing Sand From the Gut

Christy M. West April 3, 2008

Sand colic due to an accumulation of sand in the intestines accounts for up to 30% of all colics, often causing weight loss and chronic diarrhea. Psyllium has often been recommended as a laxative for clearing sand out of the intestines, although

Australia Equine Flu Inquiry Wraps Up

The Associated Press April 3, 2008

Leaders of an inquiry into Australia’s billion-dollar equine influenza outbreak finished taking evidence Thursday after five months and testimony from 200 witnesses.

Former High Court judge Ian Callinan, who will issue his report by April 25,

Commentary: Working With Your Veterinarian

Equine Disease Quarterly April 3, 2008

“Please help! My 10-year-old Quarter Horse has been down in the pasture for two days and won’t get up. What should I do?”

“A week ago I saw my horse bitten by a skunk in broad daylight. I dressed the wounds, but after searching the internet

Alfalfa Hay Reduces Ulcer Severity

Christy M. West April 2, 2008

If your horse has ulcers, giving him omeprazole isn’t the only thing you can do to help reduce the severity of the problem. Noah Cohen, VMD, PhD, MPH, Dipl. ACVIM, discussed a study that found alfalfa hay reduced the severity of ulcers in young,

Additional Groups Sponsoring Equine Summit

Edited Press Release April 2, 2008

An additional four organizations will be sponsoring the inaugural Kentucky International Equine Summit, to be held April 28-29, 2008. These groups include the American Horse Council, the American Saddlebred Horse Association, the North American

False Giveaway Ads a Cover for Saddle Theft

The Associated Press April 2, 2008

It wasn’t a hoax or revenge that cost a Southern Oregon man many of his belongings when people responded to a Craigslist posting and nearly emptied his rural home, officers say: It was a pair of thieves covering their tracks.

Jackson County

Prevent Horse Trailer Tire Trouble

Edited Press Release April 2, 2008

Flat tires are the leading cause of disablements involving horse trailers. While horse haulers can never totally eliminate the risk of a breakdown, the risk can be minimized by taking the proper steps. USRider offered the following suggestions

One Year Later, Horses Seized in Indiana Faring Well

Karen Donley-Hayes April 2, 2008

Nearly a year after Indiana Horse Rescue (IHR) Southwest took over the care of more than 100 horses on a Gibson County, Ind., farm, the animals continue to improve, and many have been adopted into new homes.

Between seized animals and a

Dr. Frank Andrews to Lead Louisiana State Equine Health

Edited Press Release April 2, 2008

The Louisiana State University (LSU) School of Veterinary Medicine recently announced the selection of Frank Andrews, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, as the new director of LSU’s Equine Health Studies Program.