Atypical Myopathy Kills Hundreds of European Horses
The deadly disease atypical myopathy has claimed hundreds of equine lives in Europe over the past few weeks.
Equine Genetic Disorders Reviewed
What do sex-reversal syndrome, junctional epidermolysis bullosa, and autosomal trisomy have in common? They’re all equine genetic diseases. But these conditions have distinct differences that help practitioners evaluate and diagnose suspect cases.
Longeing Surface’s Effects on Sound, Lame Horses
Researchers found that there are distinct differences in movement symmetry patterns between sound and mildly lame horses when longed on soft and hard surfaces.
RMTC Position Papers Uphold Thresholds
A pair of position papers released by the RMTC find no physiologic difference in the various racing breeds to justify changes to its established regulatory thresholds for use of clenbuterol and corticosteroids.
Cornell to Operate Ruffian Equine Specialists Hospital
The Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine has signed a lease-buy for the former Ruffian Equine Medical Center, located near Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y.
Kentucky Drug Panel Okays Model Rule for Most Breeds
The Kentucky Equine Drug Research Council (KEDRC), on a 4-2 vote Dec. 3, recommended the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) adopt the national uniform medication rules for Thoroughbred racing.
Court Says AQHA can Delay Clone Registrations
A federal judge is allowing the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) to delay registering cloned horses until the association’s appeal of an earlier court ruling is decided.
Researchers Revise PPID Diagnostic Protocol Guidelines
Researchers believe equine PPID can be detected earlier and more reliably by using the recommendations contained in a new set of guidelines developed by the Equine Endocrinology Group (EEG).
Poll Recap: A Time of Thanks
Of 709 voters, 202 (28%) said they were most thankful for family members in their horse-life, while 125 (18%) were thankful for friends.
Drug to Treat Equine Joint Dysfunction Gains FDA Approval
The generic drug is FDA-approved for the treatment of joint dysfunction of the carpus (knee) or fetlock in horses that is caused by non-infectious synovitis or osteoarthritis.
Rutgers Announces Seminar on Caring for the Equine Athlete
Lecture topics will include conditioning for your equestrian discipline, saddle fitting, and hoof balance and horse performance, among others.
Pain Management for Horses with Laminitis: Where Are We Now?
Because there’s no one-size-fits-all formula to managing laminitic horses’ pain, owners should work with their veterinarians to tailor a multimodal approach for each individual case.
KHC Elects New Directors, Honors Retiring Directors
The Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) Board of Directors welcomed returning and new board members Nov. 10 following elections at the annual membership meeting, as well as honoring retiring board members.
St Nicholas Abbey Reaches ‘Critical’ Point in Recovery
Racehorse St Nicholas Abbey has reached a “critical” point in his recovery from a fractured leg and subsequent laminitis, Coolmore Stud reported Nov. 28.
Asleep on His Feet
Equids (horses, asses, and zebras) are the only animals that sleep standing up.
Horse Expo Pomona Returns Feb. 7-9, 2014
This year’s expo will feature more than 300 exhibits featuring products and services.