Recent News for Horse Care
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Montana to Better Enforce Equine Passport Requirements
April 13, 2013
State officials say they'll be more stringently enforcing requirements for six-month equine travel passports... Read More
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Breeders' Cup Juvenile Winner Sustains Pelvic Injury
April 12, 2013
2012 Breeders' Cup Juvenile winner Shanghai Bobby has sustained a pelvic stress fracture.... Read More
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Bute Found in English 'Beef' Products
April 12, 2013
British officials announced this week that a canned corned beef product positive for the presence of Bute. ... Read More
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Handling Hyperthermia and Hypothermia in Horses
April 12, 2013
One veterinarian reviews equine hyperthermia and hypothermia and how to best manage affected horses.... Read More
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Methods for Controlling Equine Parasites in the Environment
April 11, 2013
One researcher describes research on controlling ascarids, or roundworms, before they enter a horse's body. ... Read More
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California Sees Rise in Horse Deaths due to Cardiac Failure
April 11, 2013
California racing saw a sharp increase last year in the number of fatalities due to cardiac failures.... Read More
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Ky. Commission Seeks Review of Cobra Venom Ruling
April 10, 2013
The recent ruling overturned a suspension imposed on Rodney Stewart, DVM, for cobra venom possession.... Read More
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FEI Sports Forum: Improving "Frequent Flyer" Horse Movement
April 09, 2013
Attendees discussed improving the international movement of top-level sport horses at the FEI Sports Forum. ... Read More
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Preparing Joint Injection Sites in Horses (AAEP 2012)
April 09, 2013
When administering equine joint injections, veterinarians must take steps to minimize the risk of infections.... Read More
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Limb Positioning for Assessing Joints via X Ray (AAEP 2012)
April 08, 2013
How a horse is positioned while X rays are taken significantly affects joint balance, researchers say.... Read More
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Equine Field Anesthesia Considerations
April 07, 2013
One vet reviews some key points equine practitioners must consider before implementing field anesthesia.... Read More
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Subfertile Mares Need Conscientious Monitoring (AAEP 2012)
April 06, 2013
One researcher describes how practitioners can monitor pregnant mares to minimize reproductive losses.... Read More
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Castrated and Confused
April 04, 2013
Is it normal to have a gelding burro, not just mount, but actually try to mate with a jenny? ... Read More
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Prevalence of Horse Behavior Problems Under Saddle Evaluated
April 04, 2013
As many as 91% of leisure riding horses exhibit some sort of behavior problem regularly, one researcher says.... Read More
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Treating Head Injuries in Horses
April 03, 2013
Knowing how to manage head injuries allows vets to provide quality care when faced with an ailing horse.... Read More
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Cold Weather Leg Wrapping
April 02, 2013
Does wrapping the lower legs in the winter aid circulation and keep them warm?... Read More
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Zenyatta Foals Tapit Colt
April 02, 2013
Zenyatta produced her second foal, a colt by Tapit, on her birthday, April 1. ... Read More
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Biomechanics and Hoof Problems, Treatment (AAEP 2012)
April 02, 2013
One vet encouraged practitioners and farriers to take a biomechanical approach to treating some foot problems.... Read More
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What to Consider Before Tooth Removal in Horses (AAEP 2012)
April 01, 2013
Before extracting a horse's tooth, owners and veterinarians must consider a number of important factors.... Read More
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Supplement to Support Post-Surgical Joint Health (AAEP 2012)
March 31, 2013
A supplement fed after osteochondral fragment removal could help reduce post-surgical joint inflammation.... Read More
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UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Steffanie Burk
March 30, 2013
Burk’s main research focus is the development of a western blot test for Parascaris equorum.... Read More
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Cox Found Guilty in SAU Horse Case
March 29, 2013
Wendi Cox was found guilty for her role in the SAU horse thefts and sentenced to serve 60 years in prison. ... Read More
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Oral vs. IV Bute Administration and Drug Testing (AAEP 2012)
March 29, 2013
Researchers evaluated if half-doses of Bute resulted in different plasma concentrations than full doses.... Read More
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FEI, OIE Advise World Cargo Symposium on Horse Air Transport
March 28, 2013
HRH Princess Haya opened a session on the air transportation of sport horses at the World Cargo Symposium.... Read More
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Stall Walking
March 28, 2013
I just bought a mare only to find out she is a stall walker. Is there a fix for stall walkers?... Read More
