Latest News – The Horse
Welfare of Wild Horses during Training Studied
While the program proved stressful, physical parameters appeared within normal limits of horses in training.
Riders4Helmets to Host 2013 Safety Symposium
The event will provide a series of lectures and panel discussions on topics related to keeping riders safe.
AVMA Celebrates 150 Years
The AVMA is undertaking a number of efforts to commemorate the association’s 150th anniversary.
Laminitis Research Group Still Recruiting Cases (AAEP 2012)
Owners of laminitic horses can speak with their veterinarian about registering to be included in the study.
International Equine Disease Report, Third Quarter 2012
Diseases reported include contagious equine metritis, equine herpesvirus, piroplasmosis, and more.
Commentary: Australian Case Rekindles Debate on AI in Thoroughbreds
The debate over AI in the Thoroughbreds has been around just about as long as the practice itself.
Judge Allows Nevada Mustang Gather to Resume
The BLM is allowed to resume the roundup, provided horses are gathered in a humane way.
Univ. of Edinburgh Online Equine Nutrition Course Begins Jan. 28
More than 10,000 individuals have already signed up to take part in the course on horse nutrition.
A Forage-Only Diet for Young Horses in Training Evaluated
Researchers found that high-energy forage diets provided adequate nutrition for young horses in training.
Chambers named ORC Manager of Veterinary Services
Adam Chambers, DVM, has served as the commission veterinarian at Woodbine Racetrack since 2010.
Off to the (Zebra) Races
We get a lot of press releases at Blood-Horse Publications. A lot. But one struck an interest for me when it touted zebra and ostrich
Kentucky Round-Up Announces Educational Speaker Series
The event will feature an educational speaker series for parents, novice horse owners, and advanced horsemen.
Equine Guelph to Host Healthy, Happy Horse Workshop
The workshop will feature hands-on sessions on topics relating to horse management and health care.
Horses Removed from California Breeding Farm
Authorities removed a stallion and three mares from Gray Fox Farm in connection with a cruelty investigation.
Study Evaluates Cribbers’ Sleeping Habits
British researchers found horses that crib spend less time in “standing sleep” mode than horses that don’t.
Abnormal Blood Work Delays Top Racehorse’s Training
Groupie Doll’s trainer says that recent blood work indicates she is fighting some sort of infection.
