Latest News – The Horse
Arlington Park ‘Super Testing’ Leads to Positives
Twenty-six prednisone positives were identified during “super testing” earlier this year.
Federal Prosecutor Seeks Stiff Sentence for McConnell
U.S. Atty. Steven Neff is seeking probation and a significant fine for Jackie McConnell.
New Book on Equine Law is Rich in Horse Racing History
The book covers the twisting morass of equine regulatory law and tells a history of Thoroughbred racing.
West Nile Virus Still a Threat to Horses
It’s not too late for horse owners to help protect their horses against this life-threatening disease.
Equine Veterinary Students Welcome New Learning Tool
Veterinary professors in England develop “Anato-Rug” to help students study equine anatomy.
A Hardy, Handy Irish Horse
Editor Stephanie Church relives her trip to Ireland and one steadfast Irish horse. What is it that makes some horses seem more “durable” than others?
BLM Seeks Comment on Proposed Non-Helicopter Horse Gather
The BLM seeks comment on a proposed non-helicopter gather and removal of wild horses at three Nevada HMAs.
California’s Tenth Equine WNV Case of 2012 Confirmed
The unvaccinated 3-year-old Butte County filly was euthanized as a result of the disease.
Massachusetts Confirms EEE in Two Additional Horses
The MDPH last week confirmed two additional cases of Eastern equine encephalitis in horses.
New Hendra Virus case Confirmed in North Queensland
The case was confirmed Sept. 5 on a property between Cairns and Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia.
Study Evaluates Rein Tension and Horses’ Rideability
The largest factor affecting a horse’s rideability score was his rider’s maximum and average rein tension.
AVMA Recognizes New Animal Welfare Specialty for Vets
The American Veterinary Medical Association has approved Animal College of Animal Welfare as a specialty.
New Equine Flexural Deformities Treatment Technique Studied
A novel treatment technique for correcting flexural deformities in foals showed promise in a recent study.
Environmental Effect on Hoof Wall Hydration Studied
Australian researchers found hoof moisture levels similar in horses from dry and wet areas and after soaking.
New Hampshire Barn Fire Probed
Fire investigators in Bedford, N.H., are seeking the cause of a barn fire that claimed the lives of 14 horses.
Omega Basics: Easy as 1, 2, 3
Fats increase energy density of diets and are necessary to metabolize fat-soluble vitamins.
