equine Archive

RACE Fund Online Auction Begins May 25

The Retirement Assistance and Care for Equine Fund (RACE Fund) is launching spring fund drive auction to help raise funds for racehorse retirement and rescue. Read more from the original source: RACE Fund Online Auction Begins May 25 ...
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Vernon Downs EHV-1: One Horse Euthanized

Three horses stabled at Vernon Downs Raceway are infected with a strain of the equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1). One of these horses was humanely euthanized, the statement said. Go here to see the original: Vernon Downs EHV-1: One Horse Euthanized ...
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Seven Senior Horse Facts

Seniors represent a growing percentage of the equine population, thanks to improved understanding of equine physiology, veterinary advancements, and better nutritional options. Learn more about old horse special needs and care in this free download. Read the original post: Seven Senior Horse Facts ...
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Vernon Downs EHV-1: At Least Four Horses Affected

Laboratory tests completed at the New York State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory revealed that at least four horses stabled at Vernon Downs Raceway have been infected with a strain of the equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1). More here: Vernon Downs EHV-1: At Least Four Horses Affected ...
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Careful Drug Use Helps Prevent Antimicrobial Resistance

Though routinely discussed in human medicine, antibiotic resistance is rapidly becoming an issue in the equine world, as well. Here is the original post: Careful Drug Use Helps Prevent Antimicrobial Resistance ...
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The Equine Heart: Power Plant Unequaled

Learn about the equine heart some conditions most often encountered by equine cardiologists, including some common congenital defects, some causes of heart problems, and the diagnostic methods currently used. Original post: The Equine Heart: Power Plant Unequaled ...
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Stowe Named UK Ag Equine Programs Director

Jill Stowe, PhD, has been named director of University of Kentucky (UK) Ag Equine Programs and Dickson Professor of Equine Science and Management beginning May 1. More: Stowe Named UK Ag Equine Programs Director ...
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Drug Peramivir Could Help Horses Suffering from Flu

A group of Japanese researchers recently evaluated a flu inhibitor in horses and found that it could help animals with the equine influenza virus recover more quickly. More: Drug Peramivir Could Help Horses Suffering from Flu ...
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AAEP Launches Equine Parasite Control Guidelines

An official set of guidelines for parasite control in horses is now available on the American Association for Equine Practitioners’ (AAEP) website. Read more: AAEP Launches Equine Parasite Control Guidelines ...
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CSU to Dedicate Equine Reproduction Lab April 26

Colorado State University (CSU) will celebrate the grand opening of its new Equine Reproduction Laboratory from 4 to 6 p.m. on April 26 The rest is here: CSU to Dedicate Equine Reproduction Lab April 26 ...
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