Latest News – The Horse
I’ll Have Another Wins 138th Kentucky Derby
I’ll Have Another ran past a freewheeling Bodemeister in deep stretch to win the May 5 race by 1 1/2 lengths.
Regulatory Veterinarian Checks in Horse Racing
At the center of vet checks is a close examination for signs of general illness, injury, or lameness.
Regulatory Vet Checks at the Kentucky Derby
Dr. William Farmer, Racing Veterinarian for the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, describes the many regulatory veterinary checks designed to ensure a horse is fit to race in the Derby or Oaks.
Thoroughbred Race-Day Health Checks
Dr. William Farmer, Racing Veterinarian for the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, demonstrates and describes a race-day health check on location at Churchill Downs.
HBO’s ‘Luck’ Faces New Equine Welfare Complaints
Information provided by a whistle-blower, including emails and memos from the AHA, prompted the complaints.
Know When to Vaccinate Foals for Best Protection
Most vaccination schedules begin when the foal is four to six months old.
Review of Horse Deaths at 2012 Grand National Complete
One BHA official said factors that couldn’t have been forseen or prevented contributed to the horses’ deaths.
New York Attorney General Sues TRF
The complaint alleges that for years the TRF took in far more horses than it could afford to support.
Effects of Food Deprivation on Horses’ Cardiac Function
Research finds withholding a horse’s feed reduced heart rate and increased atrioventricular block frequency.
Celebrating The Horse in Turkmenistan
Kentucky isn’t the only place where horses are celebrated for their speed. In Turkmenistan the Turkmen Racing Horse Festival is a celebration for horsemen of
Being a Racetrack Veterinarian on Kentucky Derby Day
Dr. Foster Northrop, racetrack practitioner and AAEP member, describes the care veterinarians give Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks horses, along with what it’s like to be a Derby horse vet.
Feds Seek Forfeiture of Crundwell Horses
Horse breeder Crundwell was arrested for allegedly stealing more than $53 million from a small Illinois town.
Kentucky Derby 2012: 20 to Start on May 5
Post time for the Derby is 6:24 p.m. EDT. NBC will offer three hours of Derby coverage from 4-7 p.m.
N.M. Governor to USDA: Deny Horse Processing Plant Permit
Gov. Martinez asked the USDA to consider a state’s opposition when deciding whether to approve an application.
Race-Day Drugs, Regulation Discussed by Panel
Furosemide, also known as Salix or Lasix, is the only therapeutic medication widely used on race day.
Equine Gait Abnormalities as a Diagnostic Tool
Some disorders produce gait abnormalities and lamenesses that aid in a quick and accurate diagnosis.
