Latest News – The Horse
2012 AHC National Issues Forum Taking Place June 26
The Forum will feature updates on important initiatives undertaken by major organizations in the last year.
Strict Protocols in Place for Belmont Stakes Contenders
The NYSRWB issued protocols for Belmont horses, including a stakes barn at which all horses must reside.
Two Charged in California Horse Beating Incident
Two California men are facing charges for allegedly beating a horse in the head with a sledgehammer.
FEI, OIE Unite to Improve High Performance Horse Transport
The groups’ aim is to invoke globally standardized testing and quarantine requirements for performance horses.
Researchers Review Dopamine-Equine Stereotypy Relationship
A dopamine modulation dysfunction could be a risk factor for equine stereotypic behavior development.
Horses Doing Good … In Their Own Way
I have two different stories to share of two different horses doing good in their own equine way. One saved an actor and the other
Two Hendra Virus Cases Confirmed in Queensland
Queensland authorities are managing two new hendra virus cases after positive test results came in last night.
Equine Identification Webinar Now Archived
Presenter Monty McInturff, DVM, discussed a number of topics relating to equine identification.
French Equine Influenza Outbreak Stabilizing
Only four Normandy breeding farms are under quarantine for the disease and events are continuing as planned.
Record Holder Rapid Redux Retires to Old Friends
Thoroughbred Rapid Redux holds the modern North American record of 22 consecutive wins.
Study Examines Post-Anesthetic Myelopathy in Horses
Post-anesthetic myelopathy is a rare but deadly complication of general anesthesia in horses.
Equine Identification: Methods and New Technologies
By reviewing methods of identification, including hot branding, freeze branding, microchipping, drawings/photographs, DNA analysis, lip tattooing, and new iris scan technology, Dr. McInturff will explain the pros and cons of each method.
Equine Advocate Dane Facing TWHBEA Complaint
Details surrounding the complaint must remain confidential until a closed hearing has been completed.
Rollover Accident Kills Three Upper Level Eventing Horses
One horse died at the scene of the accident, while two others were euthanized in the following days.
N.J. Assembly Passes Bill Banning Horse Processing
The bill would prohibit anyone from knowingly slaughtering a horse or selling horsemeat for human consumption.
Nutritional Support for Injured Equine Athletes
Although injured horses need time off, they could need greater amounts of some nutrients than during training.
