Latest News – The Horse
Heart Rate Variability to Detect Equine Transport Stress
Researchers used heart rate variability to identify stress in horses during air and ground transportation.
Missouri Horse Slaughter Plant Proposed
The group that canceled development of a horse processing plant in Mountain Grove, Mo., eyes Rockville.
Guilty Plea Entered in Tennessee Walking Horse Soring Case
Jeff Dockery has pleaded guilty in high-profile Tennessee Walking Horse abuse case.
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Reward Offered in Indiana Horse Shooting Case
The 8-year-old Standardbred mare was shot with a captive bolt gun and killed while she grazed in her field.
I’ll Have Another Bucking Trends in Belmont
I’ll Have Another will attempt to become the 12th Triple Crown winner Saturday in the 2012 Belmont Stakes.
USDA Rule Requires Minimum Soring Penalties
The USDA rule that implements minimum penalties for soring horses takes effect July 29.
Customizing Senior Horse Diets
Appropriate forage, forage alternatives, and/or concentrates can keep aged horses at a healthy body condition.
AAEP On Call Team to Support Belmont Stakes Telecasts
An equine veterinarian will be on call to provide timely health reports to the media on the equine athletes.
Managing Equine Genetic Disorders with Nutrition
Managing diet can help alleviate signs of some equine genetic disorders, such as PSSM and HYPP.
I’ll Have Another Draws Post 11 for Belmont
I’ll Have Another, bidding to become the 12th winner of the Triple Crown, will break from post 11.
New Jersey Horse Euthanized after Contracting EEE
The mare received the first in a series of two planned EEE vaccinations from a private veterinarian in May.
Ky. Salix Town Hall Meeting: More Questions Than Answers
Roughly 15 individuals commented on the KHRC Salix phase-out proposal, with only one in support of the measure
Rood & Riddle, Merial to Host Gastroscopy Event June 11-12
The event will take place June 11-12 at the Kentucky Horse Park during the County Heir horse show.
More Charges Filed in SAU Stolen Horse Case
Wendi Cox and William “Billy” Hamilton, Jr., are both facing charges in connection with the case.
Pick a Term, Any Term
A few weeks ago, I attended the Kentucky Equine Research (KER) Convention to cover presentations by a number of great veterinarians, researchers, and equine nutritionists.
