Kentucky EHV: Cases Confirmed at Turfway, Keeneland
Testing was conducted after a mare previously stabled at Turfway Park tested positive for the wild strain of EHV-1 late last week
Researchers Develop Saliva-Based Equine Tapeworm Test
The level of resistance in tapeworms to current anthelmintics is unknown. “Although resistance has yet to be documented for tapeworms, the risk is significantly increased with continued ‘blanket’ use of anti-tapeworm anthelmintics,” said Austin.
USDA confirms presence of New World screwworm in Florida
The Texas Animal Health Commission(TAHC) was notified by The United States Department of Agriculture(USDA) of the confirmed presence of New World screwworm in a stray dog that was found in… Read more »
Soft Tissue Injuries of the Western Performance Horse’s Foot
Vern Dryden, DVM, CJF, of Bur Oak Veterinary and Podiatry Services, in Lexington, Kentucky, and Brian Beasley, DVM, CJF, from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, in Athens, led the conversation.
Can Subchondral Bone Thickness Predict Catastrophic Injury?
British researchers have determined that MRI images of bone thickness could provide critical information about fracture risk in the lateral condyle of the third metacarpal bone …
2016 APHA Open/Amateur World Show successfully concludes with increases in key areas
FORT WORTH—The American Paint Horse Association is celebrating the successful conclusion of its 2016 World Championship Show, which was held November 2-13 at Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth,... Read more »
Equine groups begin mandating microchips
The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) has been using microchips for years to verify that horses entered …
Cash in with added-money classes at the 2016 Paint World Show
The 2016 APHA World Championship Show is going green: with more than $600,000 in cash and prizes on the line—including big added-money events for reining, working cow horse, cutting, roping,... Read more »
Getting to the Bottom of Equine Lyme Neuroborreliosis
In an attempt to better understand how to diagnose the condition, Laura Johnstone, BVSc, MVSc, of the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine at New Bolton Center, lead a team of researchers to review the clinical signs and pathologic findings from horses diagnosed at necropsy with NB.
Horses can communicate with us – scientists
Dr Cecilie Mejdell of the Norwegian Veterinary Institute, who led the research, said they wanted to find a way to ask the horse whether or not it liked wearing a blanket.
What horse owners need to know about rabies
Equine rabies is a feared and fatal disease, but there are ways horse owners can reduce the risk of their animals becoming infected
Study measures efficacy of equine wraps
Nathan Canada, DVM, MS, and colleagues at the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine recently sought to quantify the amount of pressure both compression bandages and standing wraps exert.
What We’re Learning About Senior Horses
You’re likely eager for fresh information on how to care for your equids over 20, hoping they will live as long as possible but with a good quality of life.
APHA.com debuts fresh new look for the American Paint Horse Association
APHA.com received a facelift, and it’s hard not to notice. Now smartphone friendly and designed for simple navigation, the new site makes it easier than ever to find the information… Read more »
Tree bark derivative tested for equine melanoma treatment
Betulinic acid, already used for treating human melanomas, could become an effective and safer alternative for treating equine melanoma compared to traditional chemotherapies, said Reinhard Paschke, PhD, Prof. Dr. habil., of Martin Luther University, in Halle, Germany.