Kentucky Supreme Court Will Not Review Cobra Venom Case
The court declined to review a ruling overturning a suspension imposed on equine vet Rodney Stewart, DVM.
British Olympic Eventer Retired due to Cardiac Condition

Miners Frolic, a 16-year-old, 17-hand Thoroughbred gelding, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation.
Blanketing’s Impact on Horses’ Winter Hair Coats

Will blanketing my horse occasionally during extreme cold temperatures compromise my horse’s winter coat?
Age-Related Susceptibility to R. equi Studied

Foals are susceptible to developing R. equi infection for at least the first two weeks of life.
Diagnosing Unusual Hock Lameness

Because each hock lameness case is unique, it isn’t always easy to pinpoint the cause of the unsoundness.
The Horse Trust receives Buckets via Social Media Campaign

OiPPS has donated 210 buckets to The Horse Trust following a social media campaign.
An Alternative Approach to Palmar Digital Nerve Blocks

One practitioner shares a new technique that be more effective in pinpointing the cause of equine foot pain.
Biosecurity Tip of the Month: Horse-to-Horse Contact

Sick horses are everywhere. Here’s how to keep your horse from picking up diseases via horse-to-horse contact.
CANTER Pa. Offers Grants to 4-H and Pony Club Riders
4-H and Pony Club members in Pennsylvania who ride an OTTB can apply for a $250 educational scholarship.
Assessing Proximal Metatarsal Lameness in Sport Horses

Injuries to the top of the rear cannon bone are some of the most difficult to diagnose.
Horse Health Concerns: Equine Rhinitis Virus and Coronavirus

Veterinarians and horse owners should remain vigilant for these two relatively new horse health challenges.
AVMA Members Advocate for Federal Legislation
AVMA representatives gathered to educate the nation’s policymakers on some equine-specific legislation.
Legislation Filed in Response to Connecticut Horse Bite Case
Connecticut’s governor introduced legislation that would prohibit horses from being considered vicious.
Meperidine Effective but Short Lasting for Foot Pain Control

Meperidine might provide a suitable alternative to NSAIDs for treating equine foot pain in some cases.
Horse Farm Liability

Insulating your equine business from liability requires thinking inside a protective box.
Truesdail Labs to Handle Maryland Racehorse Drug Tests

Truesdail will analyze all urine and blood specimens taken from horses competing at Maryland races.