Type A Botulism in Horses Described in Case Review
An exhaustive review of 10 years of data involving three isolated cases and eight outbreaks of type A botulism in horses is anticipated to play an important role in establishing prevention and treatment strategies.
The botulinum toxin, produced...
New Soring Investigation Procedures Announced by USDA
Exhibitors at gaited horse shows will be subject to additional Horse Protection Act (HPA) compliance procedures this season under new USDA inspection rules for Horse Industry Organizations.
The USDA requires organizations conducting horse shows...
2012 London Olympic Equestrian Site Approved
Land at Greenwich Park, the National Maritime Museum, the Old Royal Naval College, and Blackheath Circus Field will be used for the equestrian and modern pentathlon portions of the 2012 London Olympic Games, following approval of the London Organizing...
Horse Trailer Drivers: Signal for Safety
Every vehicle is outfitted with a variety of devices to help drivers navigate safely during their travels. These devices include the basics such as steering wheel, headlights, gas and brake pedals, seat belts, air bags, and so on. Also included, although...
Conditioning the Trail Horse (Book Excerpt)
Most people wouldn't think of getting up from a desk job and heading off into the mountains or hill country for long hikes without first getting into condition. The same should be true for your horse. Your trail horse should be conditioned to...
Large Animal Diagnostic Imaging Society Formed
The Large Animal Diagnostic Imaging Society (LADIS) was formed at the Annual Scientific Meeting of The American College of Veterinary Radiology (ACVR) in Memphis, Tenn., in October 2009, and the Society is currently seeking interested members. The...
Addressing Horse Industry Challenges
The 2010 Kentucky International Equine Summit, a biennial event on April 26 and 27, will feature 74 speakers and panelists dealing with a broad range of challenges facing all segments of the horse industry. The event will be held in Lexington, Ky.,...