Latest News – The Horse
Case Study: Stifle Lameness in Tennessee Walking Horse
Follow along with the diagnosis of subtle hindlimb lameness in this two-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse in training with Dr. Alan Dorton of Woodford Equine Hospital in Versailles, Ky.
Breeders’ Cup: Tab in Life At Ten Case Exceeds $100,000
A probe into Life At Ten’s Breeders’ Cup Ladies’ Classic performance has cost more than $100,000 to date.
Complaint Seeks Halt to Nevada Mustang Gather
A previously contested BLM mustang gather is the focus of yet another lawsuit from a wild horse advocate.
New York Rescue Operator Faces Fraud, Cruelty Charges
An equine rescue is facing charges for allegedly defrauding financial contributors and maltreating horses.
Hurricane Irene: Too Early to Assess Equine Industry Damage
At press time no equine fatalities had been reported, but many areas are still evaluating the damage.
Colorado Horse Development Authority Sponsors Equine Health
The CHDA announces the co-sponsorship of a study investigating fertility vaccines for use on wild horses.
Racehorses, Swimming, and Colic
While swimming-induced colic does occur, it doesn’t happen as frequently as some might have thought.
Nominations Sought for Youth Horse Industry Leaders Awards
The AYHC is seeking nominations for the Adult and Student Leaders of the Year awards.
Ruling Could Affect Equine Drug Testing Regulations
A New York Supreme Court ruling regarding that state’s out-of-competition drug testing has other implications.
Congenital Flexural Limb Deformities in Foals
University of Kentucky researchers examine the genetics of congenital flexural limb deformities in foals.
USDA Forage Research Unit at UK has Equine Focus
UK is home to a unique USDA research unit that focuses a large portion of of its forage research on horses.
Horse Owner Preparation for Hurricanes and Other Natural Disasters
Earlier this week an earthquake had news organizations and social media feeds abuzz. Now it’s a Category 2 hurricane named Irene, spinning ominously over the
Laurie Lawrence Recognized with ASAA Fellow Award
Laurie Lawrence, PhD, received the American Society of Animal Science Fellow Award for research achievements.
Searching for UK Alums in the Horse Industry
Were you equine before the UK had an official equine program? If so, the UK Equine Initiative wants to know!
Irene ‘Just Another Storm’ for Feral Outer Banks Ponies
The feral ponies that inhabit North Carolina’s Currituck National Wildlife Refuge will weather Irene.
AAEP Helps Practitioners, Horse Owners Prepare for Hurricane
The AAEP alerts owners and veterinarians to take precautionary steps for equine safety this hurricane season.
