The 2018 World Equestrian Games (WEG) will take place Sept. 11-23 at the Tryon International Equestrian Center, in North Carolina.
Also, the FEI Tribunal issued its final decision in a case against an Italian jumper whose horse tested positive for stanozolol and ketoprofen.
The BLM is requesting data, photos, or other information pertaining to wild horse condition, vegetation, utilization levels, and riparian condition in the Flanigan Herd Management Area.
The Thoroughbred Incentive Program (TIP) received applications for 562 Thoroughbreds competing in more than 11,000 classes and divisions during the 2017 award year, up nearly 150 horses from 2016.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled in favor of the FEI’s policy of two-month equine provisional suspensions in banned substance cases.
The second horse developed a fever and respiratory signs of disease, but has not yet exhibited any neurologic deficits.
The alliance was formed to establish standards and practices to promote safety and integrity in horse racing.
The BLM opted to delay when one of its members threatened to sue the agency because it did not provide 30 days’ public notice of the meeting.
Equine Injury Database statistics revealed a modest increase in 2017 (1.61 per 1,000 starts) compared to 2016 (1.54 per 1,000 starts).
The ACVIM published a new consensus statement on treating, controlling, and preventing strangles in horses.
In 2018 Merck and the AAEP Foundation will award five $5,000 scholarships to second- and third-year veterinary students dedicated to careers in equine practice.
The affected horse was moved into an isolation barn on the index property, which has been placed under quarantine.
Research topics include laminitis, EHV-1, racehorse injury prevention, recurrent exertional rhabdomyolysis, respiratory health, and more.
Spendthrift will offer 50 tickets for $25 each for fans to visit the farm on April 26 and meet three-time Grade 1 winner Lord Nelson, who recovered from laminitis.
Presenters will speak on pre-race examinations, on-track protocols, test barn best practices, technology resources, biosecurity, and more.
Horses have moved down to lower elevations and many mares will be foaling through June, officials say.
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