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I have just had two sale horses diagnosed with Grade 2 ulcers. Considering the frequency of serious ulcers in performance horses and the cost of treatment, has anyone come up with any more affordable alternatives?

Leading Thoroughbred sprinter Majesticperfection suffered a condylar fracture in his right foreleg during a workout Sept. 6, according to Daily Racing Form. The Form said the injury to the 4-year-old son of Harlan's Holiday, trained by Steve Asmussen for Padua Stables, could threaten his career.

The winner of five of six starts, Majesticperfection set a track record of 1

There’s a new term that describes the actions of our horses in response to our unclear cues or handling: “conflict behavior.” Horses showing conflict behavior might buck, rear, toss their heads, gape their mouths, or try to escape their handlers, to name a few examples, and they might get labeled with adjectives such as “stubborn” or “naughty.”

Parades are exciting. Children are delighted at all the sights, sounds, and the opportunity to do something different. Parents are lulled into peaceful reverie by the distraction the winding procession creates for their offspring. Organizers are frazzled by the last minute changes, conflicts, and inevitable problems. Participants, both human and animal, are energized and sometimes agitated b

What do healthy horses and healthy fish have in common? More than you think. Conservation Authorities across Ontario, typically develop big picture aquatic resource management plans for local watersheds that identify what they and private landowners alike need to do to improve the health of local land and water resources. This plan provides a foundation upon which to make environmentally sou

Researchers measured the way muscle genes are switched on and off when a Thoroughbred exercises and found that these genes work together to adapt to exercise training. “As any trainer knows, different muscles respond and adapt to training in different ways,” said Beatrice A. McGivney, PhD, of the University of Dublin in Ireland. “A person who is a long distance runn

The Environmental Protection Agency is finalizing its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Pesticide General Permit, with plans to implement the regulation in April, 2011. The proposed regulations would affect any applicators who apply pesticides to, near, or above water.

The University of Guelph has received $2 million from the E.P. Taylor Equine Research Fund to support clinical research in the health and performance of racehorses. The announcement was made Aug. 27 during the second annual Equi-Challenge, which brings together some of Canada’s most notable equestrians. “This generous gift is an investment in the future of the equine indu

In the spirit of the proud tradition established by previous host cities, the International Equestrian Festival welcomes visitors to downtown Lexington for a celebration worthy of the “Horse Capital of the World.” The Festival, which takes place at the Lexington Convention Center Sept. 25–Oct. 10, offers something for everyone–from the experienced equestrian to the casual ob

The regenerative medicine field has progressed faster than Secretariat’s 1973 Belmont stakes win. And a Cornell University research team that uses horses’ own bone marrow to successfully treat joint injuries is helping take stem cell therapy to the next level. “Joint injuries such as chip fractures or osteochondral defects like osteochondrosis dissecans (OCD) are extr

David Allen and Heather Shatz, animal science majors in the University of Arizona’s Race Track Industry Program (RTIP), have been awarded The Jockey Club Jack Goodman Scholarships for the 2010-2011 academic year, it was jointly announced today by Matt Iuliano, executive vice president and executive director of The Jockey Club, and Doug Reed, director of the Race Track Industry Program.

The American Association of Equine Practitioners advises coastal veterinarians and horse owners to review their disaster response protocol during the height of the 2010 hurricane season.

We interact with microchips every day–in our computers, telephones, and even our kitchen appliances. But the thought of putting a microchip into a horse can make us uncomfortable. Fear not–veterinarians say microchipping horses is a quick and simple procedure that provides safe, permanent identification. Kevin Owen, DVM, owner of Electronic ID Inc. (the U.S. ditributor for Destr