West Nile Virus is Still a Threat, TheHorse.com Readers Say

Megan Arszman June 28, 2009

More than 890 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “Do you believe West Nile is still a threat to your horse(s)?”

Using Soil-Cement on Horse and Livestock Farms

University of Kentucky's College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment June 28, 2009

Most farmers can identify with myriad problems associated with mud forming around high-traffic areas, including areas around horse and cattle waterers, feed bunks, round bale feeders, walk paths, and gate entrances. Mud is usually a result of

‘Rachel’ Gallops, All Set For Mother Goose

Edited Press Release June 27, 2009

Preakness (gr. I) and Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) winner Rachel Alexandra galloped about a mile and a quarter on Belmont’s fast main track early June 26, well in advance of a 9:30 a.m. EDT downpour.

Today racing’s hottest star will be a

WCVM Gets $9.06 Million CAD to Complete Veterinary Diagnostics Complex

Press Release June 27, 2009

The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan have allocated $9.06 million CAD to complete renovations to the Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s (WCVM) diagnostic facilities at the University of Saskatchewan.

The new funding will

Grazing Horses in Moderately Polluted Areas

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA June 27, 2009

Horses might serve as good management tools for pastures moderately polluted by trace elements, according to Spanish researchers. And provided the animals receive adequate, systematic monitoring through biological sampling, they can be kept on

Racehorse All Smiles Recovering After Serious Injury

Jason Shandler June 27, 2009

Veterinarians at New Bolton Center in Kennett Square, Pa. are cautiously optimistic that All Smiles, who broke down near the finish line of the June 20 Obeah Stakes (gr. III) at Delaware Park, will make a full recovery, the mare’s owner said Jun

N’awlins, Y’all

Erin June 26, 2009

I’m currently in New Orleans for the annual seminar of American Horse Publications, an industry group for horse magazine people (it’s sort of like AAEP

National Show Horse Registry to the Rescue

Edited Press Release June 26, 2009

The National Show Horse Registry (NSHR) announces the opening of the National Show Horse Foundation. The Foundation will accept donations in support of their program for the rescue/re-homing of National Show Horses.

In addition to financial

Welcome to the Bluegrass Equine Digest!

Press Release June 26, 2009

Welcome to the first issue of Bluegrass Equine Digest, a new monthly electronic newsletter.

Changing Faces in the University of Kentucky’s Equine Programs

University of Kentucky's College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment June 26, 2009

The past few years saw many faculty changes at the University of Kentucky’s Gluck Equine Research Center and Equine Initiative. Additions to the Gluck Center included a new Department of Veterinary Science chair and director, a new Gluck Equine

Uterine Inflammation, AAEP 2008

Les Sellnow June 26, 2009

The mare’s reproductive tract is similar to the respiratory tract in that both have mucosal immune systems. In both areas, the mucosal immune system is capable of producing excessive quantities of mucus when persistently irritated. Robert C.

Women’s Horse Group Formed

Edited Press Release June 25, 2009

In an effort to bring together female owners, jockeys, trainers, and track staff, the Women’s Horse Industry Association has been formed. Created by sports marketing and association management executive Catherine Masters, the association is

EEE Horse Death Reported in Louisiana

Erin Ryder June 25, 2009

Following the first confirmed case of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) this year, Louisiana Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, DVM, is reminding horse owners to vaccinate their horses. The affected horse died.

Strain said