South Dakota Implements Equine Requirements for State Fair
Participating horses must have a health certificate issued by their veterinarian within 48 hours of arrival.
Participating horses must have a health certificate issued by their veterinarian within 48 hours of arrival.

A portion of the proceeds from a special seating option will benefit the Georgetown, Kentucky-based nonprofit.

Use caution when administering a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) to your horse close to a competition.
The Thoroughbred Incentive Program offers high-point awards and classes for Thoroughbreds in multiple disciplines.

The triple quadrupole mass spectrometer will be used to screen for new drugs alleged to be used in horse racing.
The two veterinarians and one clinical technician are developing sports medicine and rehab services at NC State.
The EQUUS Foundation awarded more than $250,000 to organizations working to improve equine welfare and more.
The FEI is preparing to launch the global Equine Anti-Doping and Controlled Medication Program on Jan. 1, 2016.

The BLM will work with the United States Geological Survey to conduct several studies on wild horses and burros.

Don’t wait until winter! Prepare ahead of time with tips on deciding whether to blanket, how to fit a blanket, and more.
After 60 days of racing, all of the 221 samples tested were beneath the of 25 ppb (parts per billion) threshold.

The unvaccinated 2-year-old Gloucester County mare was euthanized Aug. 25.

As of Aug. 24, a total of 10 horses–all unvaccinated–have tested positive for WNV.
The challenge has reached 20,107 newcomers as of Aug. 26, a 31% increase over this point in 2014.
“Veterinary nursing day” will feature lectures aimed specifically at members of the profession.

Lecture topics will include forage types, efficient forage use, hay production and quality, and more.
Stay on top of the most recent Horse Health news with