Latest News – The Horse
More Hendra Cases Likely, AVA Warns
An unprecedented number of hendra cases were confirmed last year, and the AVA expects to see more cases soon.
Union Rags Earns Riches in Thrilling Belmont Stakes
Union Rags closed late to nip Paynter near the finish line to win the 2012 Belmont Stakes.

Bramlage: I’ll Have Another Injury is Minor But Slow-Healing
I’ll Have Another was retired from racing June 8, the day before he had a shot at the Triple Crown t
Triple Crown Hopeful I’ll Have Another Retired
I’ll Have Another will be declared out of the June 9 Belmont Stakes according to trainer Doug O’Neill
2012 International Helmet Awareness Day Speakers Announced
Confirmed speakers include U.S. Olympians, doctors, helmet manufacturers, and more.

Heart Rate Variability to Detect Equine Transport Stress
Researchers used heart rate variability to identify stress in horses during air and ground transportation.
Guilty Plea Entered in Tennessee Walking Horse Soring Case
Jeff Dockery has pleaded guilty in high-profile Tennessee Walking Horse abuse case.
Missouri Horse Slaughter Plant Proposed
The group that canceled development of a horse processing plant in Mountain Grove, Mo., eyes Rockville.
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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.

Customizing Senior Horse Diets
Appropriate forage, forage alternatives, and/or concentrates can keep aged horses at a healthy body condition.
USDA Rule Requires Minimum Soring Penalties
The USDA rule that implements minimum penalties for soring horses takes effect July 29.
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.
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.

Managing Equine Genetic Disorders with Nutrition
Managing diet can help alleviate signs of some equine genetic disorders, such as PSSM and HYPP.
More Charges Filed in SAU Stolen Horse Case
Wendi Cox and William “Billy” Hamilton, Jr., are both facing charges in connection with the case.



