Racehorse Drug Testing Delays Mount, States Eye Options
Frank Angst
October 15, 2014
A backlog of samples at a respected laboratory has prompted Indiana and Kentucky racing officials to seek other options.
A backlog of samples at a respected laboratory has prompted Indiana and Kentucky racing officials to seek other options.
An equine disease outbreak can be dangerous for your horse and expensive for you. Protect your horse from infectious disease exposure by using tips from our step-by-step visual guide.
Researchers believe that aerobic capacity is likely associated with improved performance and reduced fatigue over the course of longer competitions.
Testing for and identifying which horses could potentially be affected by genetic conditions is important not only for buyers and breeders but also for the overall health of the breed itself.
In horses, leishmaniasis presents as nodules on the head, pinnae, scrotum, legs, and neck–the areas where sand flies commonly feed. These nodules can occur in groups or be solitary, and they often ulcerate.
Of the 1,183 respondents, 889 (75%) said yes, it is appropriate to sell or charge a rehoming fee for a rescued horse.
Researchers are studying the epidemiology of Neospora hughesi in horses with equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM).
When cribbers did not crib, their salivary cortisol levels were up to 38% higher than those of horses that don’t crib.
Learn if extra money spent on a Himalayan salt block is a good investment.
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Which option is better? Study results suggest it depends on the horse and the severity of his condition.
Most equine events happily welcome spectators. But these individuals can pose a unique equine health threat of which horse owners should be aware. Learn how to protect your horse.
Mycotoxins are harmful compounds that specific molds and fungi produce in soils, grains, and forages when moisture levels permit.
Researchers tested the technique on horses with poor performance and respiratory noise.
The inspection is good for a year of movement, or owners can obtain an inspection good for the life of the horse.
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