Latest News – The Horse
Rutgers Webinar Series Focuses on Disaster Management
In response to Hurricane Irene the webinar series will focus on “Disaster Preparation and Recovery.
Owners of Stray Caddo Parish, La., Horses Sought
Louisiana authorities are seeking the owners of three horses discovered wandering in Caddo Parish on Monday.
Insect Control
Reduce your horse farm’s fly and mosquito populations by eliminating insect breeding areas and using pest control strategies, such as insecticides, biological controls, and good hygiene.
Common Hoof Problems
Healthy hooves are paramount to a horse’s soundness. This fact sheet lists some common hoof problems, such as hoof abscesses, quarter cracks, bruises, navicular syndrome, underrun heels, and thrush, and how to identify, manage and prevent them.
Fact Sheet: Feeding Performance Horses
Small errors in feeding can make a big difference in competitive horses’ performance. This fact sheet reviews athletic horses’ nutritional needs and describes how to determine if your feeding program is working.
Parasite Study: Winning With Worms
Dr. Martin Nielsen of the University of Kentucky describes the take-home messages from a recently published study that found winning Standardbred racehorses had significant worm burdens–even more than some horses that did not perform as well.
Researchers Examine Ancient Stallions’ Genetic Diversity
New research indicates that ancient stallions were far more genetically diverse before domestication.
Hendra Virus: Latest Confirmed Case Brings 2011 Total to 23
Another Australia horse has tested positive for hendra virus, bringing the nation’s 2011 total to 23 cases.
Suspended Trainer Dutrow Granted 30-Day Stay of Action
A judge granted the trainer a 30-day stay of action after officials suspended his license for 10 years.
New Clenbuterol Regulations at Los Alamitos Race Course
The new regulations were prompted by increased use of the substance as a replacement for anabolic steroids.
Royal Blue Boon, First Commercially Cloned Horse, Dies
The blue roan Quarter Horse mare died last week in Weatherford, Texas, at the age of 31.
Veterinarians Accompany Eventers to Pan Am Games
Vets from B.W. Furlong and Associates will accompany the U.S. and Canadian Eventing Teams to the Pan Am Games.
Rattlesnake Bites in Horses: A Retrospective Review
Researchers noted a 9% mortality rate in horses bitten by rattlesnakes.
Dentistry Groups Ponder Equine Veterinary Dental College
International dental groups are considering developing an equine veterinary dental specialty college.
Suspended Jockey Protests New Whip Rules in Britain
Richard Hughes says he will not race again unless the new regulations regarding whip use in races are changed.
Hendra Virus: An Unprecedented Australian Outbreak
Australian health authorities are dealing with an unprecedented number and distribution of hendra cases.
