Del Mar’s new safety initiatives include extensive reviews of horses entered to race, stricter medication rules, additional out-of-competition drug testing, and more.
Prompted by a series of vehicle collisions, the BLM gathered and removed 188 wild burros from public lands. Approximately 52 wild burros remain in the area.
Anthrax is a bacterial disease caused by Bacillus anthracis, which historically has been found in the soil in some parts of Texas.
The affected McKenzie County, North Dakota, horse is receiving veterinary care while isolated and recovering at home, officials said.
The RMTC said it selected Scollay based on her experience with racehorse medical treatment, pre- and post-race drug testing, research into emerging threats to racing integrity, and racing regulation.
The role of a behavior-related gene might explain why some Thoroughbreds start race careers while others don’t, researchers say.
Late in the afternoon on June 21, N2BHS-AL (“Ms. Macky”) gave birth to a bay pinto colt.
Horses residing on a premises in Kinney County, Texas, tested positive for vesicular stomatitis on June 21, the Texas Animal Health Commission reported June 24.
The AHC Annual Meeting and National Issues Forum featured ideas from different perspectives on how to work together to continue to grow the horse industry.
State Veterinarian Dennis Hughes, DVM, said Nebraska sees the most equine cases in August, so now is a good time for owners to vaccinate horses against WNV.
The BLM said it will award contracts to facilities in Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming that can accommodate 500-3,500 wild horses and burros.
The BLM said the board will discuss wild horse management challenges, including the number of unadopted animals in BLM facilities and how overpopulation impacts public lands.
Scientists observed that zebras can raise the hair on their black stripes while the white ones remain flat. This, they say, could aid in cooling.
The Australian Veterinary Association says vaccination is the most effective way to help prevent the deadly Hendra virus in horses.
Proposals for research on how bisphosphonates impact racehorses and young racing prospects intended for sale at public auction must be submitted by Oct. 1.
The mare resided near Scone in the Upper Hunter Valley. This is the farthest south a case of Hendra in a horse has been diagnosed.
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