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by Editor | Jul 7, 2025 | Equine, News
Source: AVMA Dr. Bret Marsh, dean of Purdue University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, highlights an ongoing national shortage of veterinarians, particularly affecting rural communities. He attributes the issue to rising numbers of pets and changes in livestock... read more
by Editor | Jul 2, 2025 | Animal Health News, Equine, Veterinary Practice
Source: EquiManagement The 2024 AVMA/AAEP Economic Report highlights a significant satisfaction gap between equine Veterinary practice owners and associates. Owners reported higher satisfaction with job (81%), lifestyle (72%), and compensation (74%) compared to... read more
by Editor | Jun 18, 2025 | Equine, News
Source: CBC In Equus: Story of the Horse, anthropologist-turned-filmmaker Niobe Thompson embarks on a global journey to explore the 6,000-year-old bond between humans and horses. Filmed across 11 countries on three continents, the three-part documentary delves into... read more
by Editor | Jun 2, 2025 | Equine, News
Source: KXII.com The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry is urging horse owners to vaccinate their animals against four potentially deadly diseases: West Nile Virus, sleeping sickness, tetanus, and rabies. State veterinarian Dr. Rod Hall emphasizes... read more
by Editor | May 31, 2025 | Equine, News, Veterinary Practice
Source: Colorado State University Dr. Dean Hendrickson, a renowned equine surgeon and professor in Colorado State University’s Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program, has been honored with the 2024 Distinguished Veterinary Teacher Award from the American Association of... read more
by Editor | May 11, 2025 | Equine, News
Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection On April 12, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Chicago seized three shipments containing Xylazine, a dangerous Veterinary sedative increasingly found mixed with opioids. The packages, arriving from China... read more
by Editor | Apr 29, 2025 | Agriculture, Equine, News
Source: EquiManagement The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has announced a further delay of the Horse Protection Act (HPA) final rule’s effective date to February 1, 2026. Originally set for February 2025 and... read more
by Editor | Apr 28, 2025 | Equine, News
Source: KY 3 As spring arrives and pastures flourish, veterinarians are warning horse owners to avoid feeding grass clippings to their animals. Though it may seem harmless, grass clippings—especially when tightly packed—can ferment quickly, producing gases that may... read more
by Editor | Apr 28, 2025 | Equine, News
Source: Texas A&M University While many skin lumps on horses are harmless, others may be cancerous and require prompt veterinary care, says Dr. Leslie Easterwood of Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine. Common noncancerous bumps, like eosinophilic... read more
by Editor | Apr 25, 2025 | Equine, News
Source: The Horse Orthobiologics are biological therapies that support a horse’s natural healing from injuries or chronic conditions like osteoarthritis. Speaking at the 2025 IGNITE Sports Science Seminar, Dr. Beau Whitaker emphasized their long-term benefits over... read more
by Editor | Apr 22, 2025 | Equine, News
Source: Daily Mail Shawn Frehner, a 56-year-old Nevada veterinarian, was found dead in Lake Mead thirteen days after he disappeared following the release of a video showing him kicking a horse. Frehner had been called to treat the horse, Big Red, but was filmed by... read more
by Editor | Apr 13, 2025 | Animal Health News, Equine, News
Source: Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine Cornell Equine, launched in late 2024, is a university-wide initiative uniting equine experts from Cornell’s College of Veterinary Medicine, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and Athletics. Directed... read more
by Editor | Mar 24, 2025 | Animal Health News, Equine
Source: Improve Veterinary Practice New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has identified 112 genes that may contribute to bone fracture risk in Thoroughbreds. Fractures are a leading cause of euthanasia in racehorses, with around 60 horses euthanized... read more
by Editor | Jan 26, 2025 | Equine
Source: Horse Council Julie Broadway, President of the American Horse Council (AHC), has requested a 60-day delay in implementing the revised Horse Protection Act (HPA) regulation, currently set for February 1, 2025. The AHC supports strong protections against the... read more
by Editor | Jan 15, 2025 | Equine
Source: The Rio Times Argentine scientists from Kheiron S.A. have achieved a world-first by genetically editing five horses using CRISPR-Cas9 technology. By targeting the MSTN gene, which regulates muscle growth, the researchers aim to enhance equine athletic... read more
by Editor | Jan 8, 2025 | Companion Animal, Equine
Source: American Pet Products The American Pet Products Association (APPA) has released its 2024 Bird, Small Animal & Horse Report, providing key insights into the evolving relationships between owners and their specialized pets. The report highlights increased... read more
by Editor | Dec 23, 2024 | Equine
Source: The Horse Cribbing, a stress-coping behavior in horses, involves biting a surface and sucking in air, creating a characteristic sound. Though seemingly purposeless, cribbing is linked to stress, altered brain chemistry, and potentially hereditary factors.... read more
by Editor | Dec 2, 2024 | Equine
Source: Colorado State University News Hawke, a seven-year-old horse, sustained severe fetlock injuries during an emergency evacuation amid the Alexander Mountain Fire. After initial stabilization by on-site veterinarians, he underwent advanced treatment at CSU’s... read more
by Editor | Nov 27, 2024 | Equine
Source: Morning Ag Clips Two horses in Spokane County, Washington, have died from the neuropathogenic strain of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1), prompting the Washington State Department of Agriculture to issue warnings and implement quarantines. The virus, which causes... read more
by Editor | May 21, 2024 | Animal Health Industry, Equine
Source: EquiManagement Equine grass sickness (EGS) is a devastating disease with an 80% mortality rate, affecting both wild and domesticated equids worldwide. It damages the autonomic nervous system, leading to severe health issues like liver damage, heart damage,... read more
