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Morris Animal Foundation Supports Texas A&M Researchers

Edited Press Release April 27, 2011

The Morris Animal Foundation recently awarded more than $100,000 to two principal researchers–one with an equine specialty–at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM) to further their research on animal health advancements. Noah Cohen, VMD, MPH, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, professor at the CVM, was awarded $64,217 over the period of two years for his research on

Poll: Readers Would Pay for Shock Wave Therapy

Megan Arszman April 26, 2011

Readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “While most equine insurance companies cover up to three focused shock wave treatments, what would you pay per treatment to heal a horse using shock wave therapy if studies demonstrated improvement

Building Muscle Mass: Researchers Study Protein’s Role

Marie Rosenthal, MS April 26, 2011

Researchers are always working to better understand the equine body and how it functions. Case in point: A team of researchers from the Virginia Tech Middleburg Agricultural Research and Extension Center recently completed an index study on a

New Charge Added in Montana Cruelty Case

Pat Raia April 26, 2011

A Montana rancher accused of maltreating a herd of horses is now facing at total of 16 animal cruelty counts. Yellowstone County prosecutors added yet another count of animal cruelty bringing the total number of charges against Leachman to 16, said

Georgia Horse Owner Accused of Cruelty Enters Plea

Pat Raia April 26, 2011

A Georgia man accused of neglecting 40 horses on his Habersham County farm has pleaded no contest to the animal cruelty counts against him. County animal control authorities and personnel from the Lil One’s Ridin’ Ranch horse rescue removed the

Leading International Thoroughbred Sire Sadler’s Wells Dies

The Blood-Horse Staff April 26, 2011

Leading international sire Sadler’s Wells died of natural causes the afternoon of April 26 at Coolmore Stud in Ireland, where he had resided since retiring to stud in 1984. Coolmore manager Christy Grassick said, “He was undoubtedly the best sire

American Event Horse Mandiba Suffers Broken Rib

Erica Larson April 25, 2011

Mandiba, an 11-year-old Irish Thoroughbred gelding ridden by American Olympic veteran Karen O’Connor, suffered a broken rib while competing in the cross-country phase at the Badminton Horse Trials in Badminton, England, April 24. The horse is

First Equine Endocrinology Summit Held

Erica Larson April 25, 2011

Equine endocrine disorders–namely pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID, or equine Cushing’s disease) and equine metabolic syndrome– represent an area of horse health that researchers are still working to fully understand. The collective

New Bolton Lecture: You Think It’s Colic But It’s Not

Edited Press Release April 25, 2011

On May 3 the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center (NBC) will present a lecture entitled “You Think It’s Colic but It’s Not” at 6:30 p.m. The lecture is part of the First Tuesdays Lecture Series at the School of Veterinary Medicine at New

AAEP Foundation Joins GoodGiving.net

Edited Press Release April 25, 2011

The American Association of Equine Practitioner’s (AAEP) Foundation is demonstrating its commitment to using gifts effectively through a new online resource. As one of the early adopters of GoodGiving.net, the AAEP Foundation has partnered with the

Indiana Authorities Seek Owner of Abandoned Horses

Pat Raia April 25, 2011

Animal welfare authorities in Ft. Wayne, Ind., are seeking the owner of two horses apparently abandoned in Johnny Appleseed Memorial Park last week.

Cornell University Welcomes New Blood Donor Horse

Edited Press Release April 24, 2011

Cornell University Hospital for Animals (CUHA) welcomes its newest permanent working animal: Mike, a 9-year old Belgian draft horse. His job involves a lot of time off lounging outside. But a few times a year when emergencies strike, Mike will play a

Vaccinating Pregnant Mares for Equine Viral Arteritis

Nancy Zacks, MS April 24, 2011

In the event of an equine viral arteritis (EVA) outbreak, is it safe to vaccinate your pregnant mare so she develops the immunity she needs to prevent infection and resulting abortion? The results of a recent collaborative study completed by

More Than 100 Horses Seized in Canada

Pat Raia April 24, 2011

More than 100 horses are in the care of the Alberta Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) after being removed from a farm near Calgary earlier this week. Alberta SPCA Executive Director Terra Johnston said the investigation into the

Allergy Management through Antioxidants, Digestive Support

Uckele Health and Nutrition April 23, 2011

Nutritional support in the form of antioxidant and digestive aid can help strengthen the immune system.

Psyllium for Glucose and Insulin Control

Erica Larson April 23, 2011

Veterinarians often recommend psyllium for use as a laxative, specifically for clearing sand out of horses’ intestines to minimize the chances of sand colic. But new research indicates there might be another use for the phytogenic (plant-based)