Latest News – The Horse
AHC, AAEP Issue Letter on Equine Disease Outbreaks
The AHC and the AAEP issued an open letter to the horse industry regarding U.S. equine disease outbreaks.
Use of Calming Agent in Racehorses Examined
Racing officials are taking a close look at the calming agent GABA, which was banned by the USEF in 2012.
FEI, OIE Advise World Cargo Symposium on Horse Air Transport
HRH Princess Haya opened a session on the air transportation of sport horses at the World Cargo Symposium.
Gluck Research Foundation Releases Fourth Research Report
The University of Kentucky Gluck Equine Research Foundation published its 2012 Research Report in March.
Wobbler Syndrome in Older Horses
One vet says to consider wobbler syndrome as a diagnosis for aged horses with neurologic signs and neck pain.
USDA Horsemeat Inspections Funded Through 2013
USDA inspections at U.S. horse processing plants will be funded through September 2013.
Diagnosing Placentitis in Mares
In this University of Kentucky Diagnostic Lecture Series presentation, reproductive specialist Dr. Barry A. Ball shares news diagnostic approaches for identifying placentitis in mares.
Quest Plus Deworming
QUEST PLUS provides broad-spectrum parasite protection for your horse. And, it’s the only FDA-approved product on the market that treats tapeworms and encysted small strongyles in a single tube.
Oklahoma Lawmakers Pass Horse Processing Bill
Oklahoma have passed a House bill that allows horse slaughter in that state.
UK College of Law to Host Equine Law Conference
The 28th Annual National Conference on Equine Law will take place May 1 and 2 at Keeneland Race Course.
Positive Zilpaterol Tests Cleared, Feed Contamination Cited
The California Horse Racing Board, citing feed contamination, dismissed 48 positive tests for zilpaterol.
Veterinary Team Managing EHV-1 Outbreak at Badminton
Veterinary experts are managing the EHV-1 outbreak at the site of England’s Badminton Horse Trials.
MRI to Evaluate Suspensory, Sesamoid Injuries (AAEP 2012)
Researchers say MRI is invaluable for identifying suspensory ligament lesions and sesamoid bone damage.
Rachel Alexandra Returns to Stonestreet Farm
Rachel Alexandra was released from Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital and returned home to Stonestreet Farm today.
Horses on the Train!
OK, well not necessarily on the train, but in the train station. New York’s Grand Central Station is known for its beautiful architecture and history.
Renovating the High-Traffic Paddock
High-traffic paddocks can become eye sores and provide little, if any, grazing for the horses.
