Latest News – The Horse
Salix Among RMTC Board Meeting’s Topics
Race day medications, drug testing initiatives, and research committees were discussed at an Oct. 6 meeting.
Best Practices In Trailer Overturn Emergencies
In our first blog post last week, I showed you a picture of an overturned horse trailer/float with a Randy Rescue horse mannequin inside – to
Dirty or Shy?
I rescued a gelding earlier this year, and I have noticed he has some weird tendencies when urinating.
AAEP Fellowships Encourage Careers in Equine Research
The AAEP Foundation will award the first-ever EQUUS Foundation Research Fellowships at the AAEP Convention.
Breeding Basics: The Mare’s Reproductive Cycle
Christine Aurich, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ECAR, composed a comprehensive report about mares’ reproductive cycles.
Tevis 2011: Haggin Cup Awarded to Riverwatch
On Oct. 9 the Tevis Cup committee presented the Haggin Cup to ride winners Jeremy Reynolds and Riverwatch.
BLM Announces Fall/Winter Wild Horse Gather Schedule
The BLM’s upcoming schedule for gathering wild horses and burros from overpopulated herds was released Oct. 7.
Number of Australian Horses Dead With Unknown Cause Hits 19
Nineteen horses have now died or been euthanized as the result of an unknown ailment, officials said.
BLM Initiative Enhances Mustang-Related Volunteer Projects
The BLM hopes to expand volunteer participation in monitoring and sustaining the health of wild horse HMAs.
Green-Lipped Mussel Product Beneficial for Horses with OA
A green-lipped mussel-derived product could be useful for combating some signs of osteoarthritis in horses.
Updating Equine Influenza Vaccines
Antigenic drift necessitates periodic vaccine updates to effectively combat new virus strains.
Jeremy Reynolds Wins 2011 Tevis Cup
Reynolds and the Arabian gelding Riverwatch clocked a time of 100 miles in 10 hours, 31 minutes.
Postcard from the AMMVEE Congress
More than 400 veterinarians attended September’s AMMVEE Congress, which took place in Guanajato, Mexico.
Study Examines Safety and Efficacy of Strangles Vaccines
A research team evaluates the effectiveness and safety of strangles vaccines on ponies of different ages.
12 Australian Horses Dead of Unknown Cause
Seven horses died and five were euthanized, but Australian officals say the cause of death is unknown so far.
Tevis 2011: Snow Forces Changes to Ride Route
The Tevis track was rerouted after six to 10 inches of snow fell on parts of the trail.
