Latest News – The Horse
Adams Named Assistant Research Professor at Gluck Center
Adams’ research in her new position will focus on equine immunology, gerontology, and nutrition.
Horse ‘Appointments’
A few weeks ago I had three interesting equine-related appointments, one of which I had scheduled and didn’t quite go as planned, and two that
Weed of the Month: Henbit
Henbit and purple deadnettle are winter annual weeds of the same genus and are often confused with each other.
Number of Thoroughbred Mares Bred Fell 10% in 2011
Statistics from The Jockey Club for the 2011 North American breeding season show the number of stallions
Racing ‘Safety Steward’ Position Called Valuable
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association Safety and Integrity Alliance considers the presence of a ‘safety
2012 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event Tickets on Sale Nov. 1
Ticket packages for the 2012 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event go on sale Nov. 1.
Ask the Vet LIVE: Complementary Therapies
TheHorse.com presents a free Ask the Vet LIVE online Q&A about Complementary Therapies on Wednesday, Oct. 26.
Louisiana Youths Charged in Horse Thefts
Two juveniles are facing charges for allegedly stealing seven horses from a Louisiana animal control shelter.
Expanding OTTB Markets Discussed at Seminar
Topics from wise spending at aftercare facilities to off-the-track-Thoroughbred psychology were discussed.
Managing Deciduous Teeth in Young Horses
Caring for deciduous teeth in young horses requires additional considerations from a veterinary standpoint.
Tennessee Trainer Pleads Guilty to Soring Charges
Paul Blackburn has pleaded guilty to federal charges that he conspired to violate the Horse Protection Act.
Merck Renews Subscriptions to The Horse for AAEVT Members
Merck Animal Health has renewed one-year subscriptions to The Horse magazine for all members of the AAEVT.
Shoot First, Ask Questions Later
A loose horse on the highway is an obvious threat to vehicular traffic, but how do you deal with it? Catch the horse? Open a
Ergot Alkaloids’ Effects on Colts and Stallions
Preliminary research showed that ergot alkaloids had minimal effects on stallions’ and colts’ fertility.
Nevada Agricultural Authorities to Reduce Stray Herd
Stray horses from a private range in Northern Nevada likely will be relocated to a correctional facility.
Life At Ten Incident Leads to New Veterinary Policies
New policies regarding veterinarians’, stewards’, and other officials’ race day roles have been introduced.
