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A recently published report previewing the National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA) Summer Convention in Minneapolis in late July seemed to indicate that there was little support for proposed changes in the recommended threshold for phenylbutazone due to a lack of participation at the panel session on the topic.

“In fact, quite the opposite is true,” according to Dr.

Investigations into the occurrence of equine piroplasmosis, caused by Theileria (babesia) equi, continue and as of June 10 a total of 457 horses have been found positive to T. equi in the United States.

After a lengthy battle with laminitis and several bouts of colic, Kip Deville, winner of the 2007 Breeders’ Cup Mile (gr. I), took a major turn for the worse this week and had to be euthanized at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky., June 11.

Kip Deville appeared to be on his way to recovery in early March after having battled laminitis and colic for eight months. Foot specialist Ve

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is useful for identifying arthritis and other joint diseases, but a new study found that it could be used to measure bone density and sclerosis (abnormal hardening of the bone).

Thirty-two veterinary students following a career path in equine medicine have received financial support through The Winner’s Circle Scholarship Program. The program, sponsored by the American Association of Equine Practitioners Foundation, Platinum Performance and The Race for Education, honors fourth-year students for involvement at their veterinary schools and dedication to careers in equine p

Late this spring a 23rd stallion in the United States was found to be infected with the Contagious Equine Metritis-causing organism Taylorella equigenitalis, according to a news release from the Office of the (KY) State Veterinarian. This 23rd stallion is located in Wisconsin and is epidemiologically linked to the previous outbreak that traces to a Wisconsin facility, the release stated. Availabl

When shopping for horses at a sale, buyers sometimes ask consignors about the information contained in radiograph reports on the animals instead of hiring a veterinarian to look at the reports in the sale’s repository. But according to the Kentucky Association of Equine Practitioners, such a practice could negatively impact the integrity of the sale process because of the possibility that consigno

Mel was lucky horse No. 400.

The 13-year-old, 13-hand black Paso Fino gelding was recently adopted by a woman in Lincoln, Neb., making him the 400th horse to be adopted via The Horse.

“He left my house on the 14th of May on a Friday night and got there on Sunday evening,” said previous owner Stephanie Snyder of Westminster, Md. She said Mel left Maryland and traveled through Virginia, Tex

Lame and in great discomfort, an 18-year-old Thoroughbred gelding came to Virginia Tech’s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center barely able to walk. The horse’s problem stemmed from a breakdown of both of his hind limb suspensory ligaments (the ligaments supporting the fetlock joints so they do not drop toward the ground).

By comparing certain riding positions of amateur equestrians and the neck positions of their mounts to the kind of back pain those horses experienced while in the stall, the researchers concluded that how you ride makes a big difference in equine welfare.

Calvin Borel will remain aboard Rachel Alexandra when the reigning Horse of the Year shoots for her first win of the season in the $200,000 Fleur de Lis Handicap (gr. II) June 12 at Churchill Downs. She will face just four rivals in the nine-furlong event.

Majority owner Jess Jackson nominated Rachel Alexandra to four races June 12–the Fleur de Lis, the Ogden Phipps Handicap (gr.

Three horses all on a single premise in Cochise County, Ariz., remain the only horses in the country currently diagnosed with vesicular stomatitis (VS) virus.

VS is a disease that causes blister-like lesions in the mouth and on the dental pad, tongue, lips, nostrils, hooves, prepuce, and teats of livestock in the southwestern United States.

“Arizona hasn’t had a case since 2005,” repor

Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) announced that Dan Rosenberg, owner of Rosenberg Thoroughbred Consulting in Midway, Ky. has been elected president of Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) effective July 1.

Rosenberg replaces Herb Moelis, the co-founder of TCA. Moelis is stepping down as president but will remain on the board of directors.

The elections occurre