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Gammaherpesviruses: Bystanders or the Real Culprits?
Gammaherpesviruses (equid herpesvirus 2 and EHV-5) occur throughout the world, which makes it difficult to determine their pathogenic importance. The problem is deciding whether they are bystanders or are truly causing disease.
Julie McKean, Graduate of the Olympic Dream Program: Dressage Radio Episode 48
Julie McKean, a graduate of the Dressage Foundation’s Olympic Dream Program, shares her experience and what it has meant for her career. Heather Blitz is
Oliver Townend’s Great Adventure: Horse Tip Daily #185
The first day of the Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event has begun and we share with you the amazing story of Oliver Townend and his
Rolex 2010 Day 1 Horse Inspection & Preview: Eventing Radio Show Episode 73
The first daily coverage of the 2010 Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event. Today was the First Horse Inspection. Time to dress up and show off
FEI to Host Global Congress on NSAID Use in Competition
The Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) will host a two-day global congress to debate the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in competition. The FEI Congress on NSAIDs Usage and Medication in the Equine Athlete, which will be held in Lausanne, Switzerland, on Aug. 16-17, will include the presentation of educational and scientific papers as well as open debate.
Florida Anti-Slaughter Bill Advances
A Florida bill to that would make it a felony to slaughter horses and sell their meat for human consumption drew closer to passage on April 21 when that state’s House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the measure.
HB 765 prohibits the mutilation or killing of any horse and forbids the transport, distribution, sale, and purchase of horsemeat for human consumption.
Colic Diagnosis Using FLASH
This diagnostic tool can help equine emergency care professionals quickly diagnose colics, leading to improved pain management and more immediate surgery when indicated, according to a Belgian study.
Horses Undergo Pre-slaughter Stress, Study Confirms
That horses endure significant stress while waiting to be slaughtered has often been assumed. But a new study measuring stress hormone levels now confirms that theory, according to Italian researchers.
Record Field Set for Rolex Kentucky CCI**** Three-Day Event
A field of 53 horses–the largest ever since the event became a CCI**** in 1998–will start the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by Bridgestone, on Thursday morning. All 53 horses that were presented to the ground jury and official veterinarian Wednesday afternoon were accepted for competition.
In addition to more than two dozen Americans hoping to be selected to ride in
Weed of the Month: Canada Thistle
Canada thistle is distributed across the northern United States and Canada. It’s listed as noxious in many states and classified as a prohibited noxious weed seed in many state seed laws.
One Smooth Ride
Just how tough are jockeys nowadays? Sure they may suffer some broken bones every once in a while, but can they handle something most women
First Amendment 1, Animals 0
In a decision sure to infuriate animal welfare organizations and anyone else concerned about animal abuse, the Supreme Court of the United States on April
WEG Test Events Under Way at Rolex Kentucky
According to some Kentucky Horse Park visitors, who have traveled to Lexington for the 2010 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, the concurrent holding of the dressage
Dr. Johnson on Pre-Purchase Exams: Horse Tip Daily No. 184
Dr. Jenny E. Johnson is a regular contributor to the Jumping Radio Show. We share some of her tips with you here on the Horse
Previewing the Final Three Test Events: 2010 Radio Show Episode 87
We take a look at what’s ahead at the Kentucky Horse Horse Park this week with the final test events, and catch up with two
Thoroughbred Champion Raven’s Pass Recuperating From Surgery
Breeders’ Cup Classic (gr. I) winner Raven’s Pass underwent colic surgery April 20. The 5-year-old stallion, who stands at Sheikh Mohammed’s Kildangan Stud in Ireland, will be rested from covering duties for the next six weeks.
“Unfortunately, Raven’s Pass underwent colic surgery yesterday,†Jimmy Hyland, Kildangan’s stud director said. “Th
