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U.S. Park Police Seeking Horses
The United States Park Police is seeking donations for horses to join the agency’s Mounted Unit.
What Radiographs Tell Us
Dr. Erin Denney-Jones explains how X rays work as a diagnostic tool.
Little Breakthroughs
I ride a really cool horse named Gandalf on a fairly regular basis. That’s him over there in my blog author image. Gandalf is a
Senior Studs Still Got It
One of the few areas in the equine realm that I’ve not yet dabbled in is breeding. That said, I happen to reside in one
Horses’ Voluntary Intake of Four Hay Types
Horses showed a clear preference for alfalfa compared to the other types of hay offered.
APHIS Reports more than 400 Equine WNV Cases Nationwide
The current equine WNV case total marks a 372% increase compared to last year’s total.
IFHA Applauds Jockey Club Medication Reform Efforts
Chairman Louis Romanet applauded The Jockey Club’s efforts to prohibit race-day medication in U.S. racing.
Lentenor, Barbaro’s Full Brother, Retired
The full brother to 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro has been retired because of a tendon injury.
Texas A&M Breaks Ground on New Equine Complex
With a turn of the shovel, Phase 1 construction began on the new Texas A&M University Equine Complex. At a total cost of $80 million when completed, the new complex provides a home for equine science education, research, and outreach.
Researchers Examine Link between Salmonella and Colic
Predictors of Salmonella shedding in horses identified to allow earlier biosecurity intervention.
New Bolton Center Receives Grant from TCA
The TCA approved a grant of $11,323 for the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center.
International Equine Disease Report, Second Quarter 2012
Equine influenza, equine herpesvirus, strangles, contagious equine metritis, and confirmed around the world.
Hurricane Isaac Equine Rescues Chronicled
The Louisiana State Animal Response Team rescued numerous of horses from the storm and its aftermath.
Deadline for 2013 AHP Student Award Contest is Jan. 15
The contest will award up to three $750 travel awards to attend the 2013 AHP Seminar in Colorado Springs.
Saddle Slip as an Indicator of Hind-Limb Lameness
British researchers learned that saddle slip could indicate subtle or low-grade hind-limb lameness.
N.Y. Chef takes Horsemeat Off Museum Menu
A chef abandoned his plan to include horsemeat on his menu after some equine welfare advocates opposed it.
