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…
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Equine Hospital Tours Offered During Rolex Event
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.
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Laminitis y los Pastos de Primavera (TheHorse.com en Espanol)
The old gray mare's immune system ain't what it used to be. Aged horses appear to be less able to respond to vaccinations as well as their younger counterparts, said a collaborating group of veterinary researchers from Prince Edward Island,…
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Aged Horses Show Reduced Vaccination Response
The Table Topic on High Risk Pregnancy in the Mare at the 2009 American Association of Equine Practitioners was very well attended and included several individuals that have published manuscripts on this topic. The participants were polled to…
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High Risk Pregnancy in the Mare Discussed at Vet Convention
Ernie Paragallo, a prominent New York Thoroughbred breeder and trainer has been convicted of mistreating dozens of horses.
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New York Thoroughbred Breeder Convicted on 33 Cruelty Counts
More than 260 research scientists, veterinarians, and physicians from around the globe attended the first North American Veterinary Regenerative Medicine Conference, held in California's Santa Ynez Valley March 5-6. The meeting included formal..
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Regenerative Medicine Conference Attracts Vets, Researchers
In the world of blood-sucking tabanid flies, a white horse is not nearly as attractive as a brown or black horse, noted a group of researchers from Hungary, Spain, and Sweden. This interesting tabanid tidbit is likely to be welcomed by white horses…
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Flies Show Horse Color Preferences
More than 1,370 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, "How often do you deworm your horse(s)?" Results were as follows: 4-6 times a year 67.44% (926) Twice a…
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Deworming Schedules Shared by Readers
Mares represent the mainstay of any commercial or private breeding enterprise. In addition to their all-important genetic contributions, mares provide a protective and nourishing environment in which to raise their foals, both before and after birth…
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Broodmare Nutrition Requirements Ramped Up
A father and son found guilty of overworking and neglecting their horses during a pack trip in Montana in 2008 were each handed six months in jail during their appeal last week. Craig Heydon and his son, Curtis Heydon, will also have to pay almost…
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Pack Horse Abuse Appeal Yields Jail Sentences, Fines