Intestinal Cancer in Horses: Expect the Unexpected
Consider cancer as a possibility in older horses with long-bone fractures and no history of trauma, encouraged a group of veterinarians from Oklahoma State University's Center for Veterinary Health Sciences.
Cancer is relatively rare in horses,...
Horse Dies of Rabies in Colorado
A horse has tested positive for rabies post-mortem in Colorado, according to the Colorado Department of Agriculture. It is the second equine rabies case within a year in the state, after 25 years without a report of a horse developing rabies.
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UK Women’s Polo Team Wins Nationals
The University of Kentucky women's polo team topped three other teams at the United States Polo Association National Intercollegiate Championships April 5 through 10 in Charlottesville, Va., to capture its first national title. Additionally, one...
England to Build 164-Foot White Horse
Driving or taking a train through Kent, England, might surprise you in the future. The BBC News reported that permission has been granted to built a 164-foot white horse beside the A2 dual carriageway that will also be visible from Eurostar trains.
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Volcanic Ash and Equine Respiratory Health
Ash and gases emitted since Wednesday's initial eruption of the Eyjafjallajokull volcano in Iceland could pose breathing risks to anyone exposed, including horses, according to a European equine researcher whose work centers around respiratory...
Two Horses Die of Unknown Disease in Bahrain
An as-yet unidentified illness has killed two horses and sickened 10 others in Bahrain, reports the Gulf Daily News. Authorities began investigating the situation April 15, and blood tests have been sent to a specialized laboratory in the United Arab...
Equine Stomach Ulcers Still at 60%
For the second year, a nationwide series of more than 160 gastroscopy events showed 60% of horses were identified with stomach ulcers, according to a press release from Merial.
"This is the second year that these scopings were able to show...
New Phenylbutazone Threshold Level Recommended for Racing
The Racing Medication and Testing Consortium has lowered the testing threshold level for phenylbutazone ("Bute"), a commonly used non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), but has kept the administration time at 24 hours prior to a race.
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Free Horse Owners Seminar Series at Iowa State
Iowa State University's College of Veterinary Medicine is introducing a series of free seminars for horse owners this year. They will be held on the first Tuesday of the month once a quarter at the Ames, Iowa, school.
"We are offering...
