Latest News – The Horse
ITPP Research Receives Funding from PHHA
The money will help develop detection methods for and study the effects of ITPP, a performance enhancing drug.
How To Wrap a Horse’s Legs
Learn the dos and don’ts of how to wrap/bandage a horse’s legs for wound care with Dr. Christy Corp-Minamiji of Davis, Calif. (Hint: Don’t put Vetrap directly on the leg without padding!)
Cloning: What We’ve Learned
There are more than 40 live cloned horses. What have we learned and what concerns do we have?
Horses Unharmed After Ohio Exotic Animal Release Incident
A herd of horses remains unharmed after their owner released exotic animals from their cages last week.
New York Horse Owner Facing Animal Cruelty Charges
A New York woman is facing multiple animal cruelty charges in connection with the alleged maltreatment of hors
Study: MRI Beneficial for Diagnosing Some Leg Lamenesses
MRIs picked up a wider range of abnormalities in some lame horses than did X rays or ultrasounds.
AAEP Foundation, Markel to Honor Veterinary Students
A group of exceptional fourth-year equine veterinary medicine students will receive $2,500 scholarships.
BHA Amends Whip Rules; World Horse Welfare ‘Disappointed’
The BHA has softened the new whip rules implemented Oct. 10, much to the dismay of World Horse Welfare.
Kentucky Equine Receipts Might Stabilize in 2011
Strong cash receipts will likely propel Kentucky’s agricultural sector, including equine, forward in 2011.
Ever Hear ‘Caught Between a Rock and a Hard Place’?
I was going to write about something other than trailer wrecks this week, however, there have been a recent rash of human safety infringements, a
UK Graduate Spotlight: Katheryn Cerny
Katheryn Cerny will complete her master’s in veterinary science at the University of Kentucky in early 2012.
Mare Response to Endometritis Treatment
In some mares chronic uterine inflammation is a persistent problem that can interfere with pregnancy.
CANTER Receives Funding from West Virginia Race Track
Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort will award $2,500 in grant funding to CANTER to continue its mission.
Keeping the Bitted Horse’s Mouth Healthy
Studies offer conflicting information in regard to whether bit seating is beneficial to bitted horses.
Breeders’ Cup: Nine Hours of Television Coverage
The Breeders’ Cup announced Oct. 20 that ESPN and ABC will televise more than nine hours of live tel
Rood & Riddle to Host Sport Horse Symposium Nov. 3
Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital will hold an educational symposium for horsemen on sport horse health
