Latest News – The Horse
Reining In Animal Control
Is it reasonable to expect some minimum level of competence for animal control officers who investigate allegations of abuse and neglect? Is it fair to
Salix Among RMTC Board Meeting’s Topics
Race day medications, drug testing initiatives, and research committees were discussed at an Oct. 6 meeting.
Record-Breaking Hendra Season Continues in Australia
A Queensland horse was euthanized after testing positive for hendra virus; national total stands at 22 cases.
Judge: BLM Must Respond to Inhumane Handling Allegations
A federal court judge asked the BLM to answer allegations that some mustang handling procedures are inhumane.
Cortisol Test Might Detect Horses at Higher Risk for Colic
The cortisol circadian rhythm ratio can identify horses under chronic stress and at risk for colic.
Two Jockeys Suspended Under Britain’s New Whip Rules
Two British jockeys received suspensions for excessive use of the whip during races at Salisbury Racecourse.
Dentistry in Horses
Horses’ teeth are very different from humans, and they need special dental care at least annually. Learn about routine dental exams, common dental problems, and routine equine dentistry procedures with Dr. Christy Corp-Minamiji.
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
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 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.
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.
Breeding Basics: The Mare’s Reproductive Cycle
Christine Aurich, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ECAR, composed a comprehensive report about mares’ reproductive cycles.
AAEP Fellowships Encourage Careers in Equine Research
The AAEP Foundation will award the first-ever EQUUS Foundation Research Fellowships at the AAEP Convention.
Dirty or Shy?
I rescued a gelding earlier this year, and I have noticed he has some weird tendencies when urinating.
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.
