Equine

"We have a new mountain to climb," says Dr. Marty Becker, who headlined an evening session at CVC San Diego yesterday.

Officials, veterinarians test, process some 500 horses during FEI World Equestrian Games

A total of 721 horses were tested, and all were deemed clean for the games, held in Lexington, Ky.

Opening day at Saratoga Race Course in New York on July 23 marked the end of the track's backstretch security barn, which had been in place since 2005.

Select AAEP student members work alongside WEG veterinarians.

Summer heat, floods could spawn heightened parasitic disease risks in Midwest

This veterinary association is aiming for a world record. And it's just one of hundreds of events planned today.

New law puts certification and fees in the hands of the state's veterinary board.

The U.S. House approves a new grants program to increase access to veterinary care in under-served areas.

Franck's Pharmacy resumed its veterinary compounding practice after a federal judge refused to order a temporary ban.

The AAEP issues new recommendations targeting the harness racing industry and recommendations for veterinarians' roles.

Ramon Perez's long-running love of horses inspired his move from racing at Belmont to becoming an equine practitioner.

Columbia, Mo. -- In an effort to do her part to decrease the number of unwanted horses in the United States, the head of University of Missouri's equine ambulatory section will offer an equine sterilization clinic this fall.

Omaha, Neb. -- Professional Veterinary Products, Ltd. (PVP) filed for bankruptcy in a U.S. court, and the veterinary distributor is actively seeking a buyer.

Lausanne, Switzerland -- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have their place in equine sports, according to representatives from U.S. sport horse organizations at a recent Congress on the topic.

Since its eradication in 1988, the United States is beginning to see more cases of equine piroplasmosis, a blood-borne parasitic disease.

Officials at the 2010 World Equestrian Games have selected Hagyard Equine Medical Institute's Jennifer Feiner, VMD, as the event's quarantine veterinarian.

State officials warn northern county residents to take precautions

Brisbane, Australia -- A three-way agreement facilitated by a $300,000 grant will result in the production of a new treatment for the deadly Hendra virus at the University of Queensland in Brisbane.

Lexington, Ky. - Track surfaces have much less connection to racehorse injuries than other factors, like gender and age, according to new data revealed by The Jockey Club.

National Report - Since it's 2008 ban, America has exported the job of equine slaughter to its neighbors to the north and south - Canada and Mexico, both of which have cited increases in slaughter rates over the last three years.

At its annual meeting June 21, the Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC) elected Dr. Douglas Corey as its new chairman. Corey replaces long-time Chairman Dr. Tom Lenz.

The Unwanted Horse Veterinary Relief Campaign announces its spring vaccination numbers.

Reno, Nev. -- A U.S. District Judge rescinded a restraining order on the Tuscarora wild-horse gather in Nevada, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), sending contractors back out to the field, where more than 600 horses have been gathered.

Roseland, N.J. -- The Unwanted Horse Veterinary Relief Campaign is reminding veterinarians that applications for free fall vaccinations for qualifying equine facilities are due Aug. 1.

Penn's New Bolton Center receives $37,276 in donations.

About two fatal injuries occur daily on U.S. racetracks.

Join the Unwanted Horse Veterinary Relief Campaign.