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Laminitis: Physical Management Discussed at Vet Conference

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:18:47 GMT

Adjusting a laminitic horse's weight bearing plays a crucial role in the animal's recovery, explained Debra Ruffin Taylor, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, of Auburn University, at the 2010 Western Veterinary Conference, held Feb. 14-18 in Las Vegas,...

Posture, Behaviors Indicate Horse Well-Being

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:41:54 GMT

If a horse spends most of his time standing in the same position in his stall, would you say he's just bored? And what about a mare that threatens to bite when you approach her stall--is she vicious? The latest behavior research coming out...

Will Weight Disadvantage Stop Zenyatta?

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:07:31 GMT

For Zenyatta, the wait is over--but not the weight. The undefeated mare will carry top weight of 127 pounds today when she makes her 2010 debut in the $250,000 Santa Margarita Handicap (gr. I), spotting eight who entered from 12 to 19 pounds in the...

Piroplasmosis to be Discussed in WSU Innovators Lecture

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:48:58 GMT

A potentially deadly equine disease rarely seen in the United States poses a serious new threat to the multibillion dollar horse industry. Equine piroplasmosis, a tick-borne disease prevalent in about three-quarters of the world, now infects hundreds...

Tufts' Vet School Wins Third Annual Merial Rabies Symposium

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:38:29 GMT

The Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University has been selected as the host organization for the third annual Merial Rabies Day Symposium, based on the rabies education, vaccination, and fundraising efforts of its largest student...

Hay Feeders Reduce Waste

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:07:13 GMT

Horse owners could nearly halve their hay wastage by selecting the right round bale feeder for their pasture, report researchers from the University of Minnesota. Tombstone, curtain, and cone-style hay feeders were examined in the...

Charges Filed in Nevada Mustang Shootings

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:23:33 GMT

Two Nevada men face federal charges in connection with the shooting deaths of five Bureau of Land Management (BLM) mustangs at the Buckhorn Herd Management Area in November. Agency helicopter pilots discovered the animals' carcasses during...

USEF Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Rule Change Coming

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:32:05 GMT

An important rule change affecting the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in competition horses was approved at this year's U.S. Equestrian Federation (USEF) Annual Meeting, held January 13-17, 2010. Motivated by its commitment...

Horse Protein Needs and Sources

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:24:53 GMT

Proteins are in the class of essential nutrients for horses, and are comprised of both essential and non-essential amino acids. The quality of any given protein source is determined by the amount and balance of the 10 essential amino acids. Protein...

Behavioral Abnormalities Discussed by Vets

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:42:43 GMT

A lively Table Topic discussion on Equine Behavioral Abnormalities was held at the 2009 American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention in Las Vegas, Nev. Andy Anderson, DVM, and David Hayes, DVM, moderated. The following is a report from...

Horse Adoption Event at Kentucky Horse Park in April

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:22:30 GMT

Three years ago, in response to the plight of abused and neglected horses across the state, the Kentucky Horse Park created the John Henry Memorial Equine Adoption Fair to provide assistance to organizations involved in rescuing them. The John...

Equine Vet Reports on Haiti Horse Situation

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:12:44 GMT

Long-term veterinary outreach projects are in the works to aid Haiti's equine population, said Jay Merriam, DVM, of Massachusetts Equine Clinic, in Uxbridge, Mass., who deployed with Humane Society International in the wake of January's devastating...

Wyoming Changes Livestock Disposal Options

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:31:17 GMT

Wyoming livestock authorities can slaughter stray or feral livestock, including horses, and sell their meat under a measure signed into law by Gov. Dave Freudenthal on Tuesday. HB 122, the Disposal of Livestock Act, expands the Wyoming Livestock Board's...

Equine Hospital Tours Offered During Rolex Event

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:59:08 GMT

Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, the official equine hospital and veterinary partner of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, will host tours April 21-23, for visitors during the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event. Tour guests will walk through...

Laminitis y los Pastos de Primavera (TheHorse.com en Espanol)

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:54:09 GMT

This is one of a series of articles translated as part of our partnership with A Caballo, an equine publication based in Mexico, and Jorge Murga, DVM. Keep an eye on TheHorse.com for more Spanish-language resources coming soon. Read this article in...