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Equine Piroplasmosis Reported in New Jersey
Two horses in New Jersey have tested positive for equine piroplasmosis. The animals were among four purchased in 2008 from a ranch in South Texas on which 288 horses have now tested positive for the tick-borne disease.
"Additional testing on the imported horses and contact horses is under way," noted a
Quality Road to Van Home, Gate Work Planned
Quality Road not only suffered several injuries from his traumatic incident at the starting gate prior to the Breeders' Cup Classic, he suffered mentally as well and now will have to van home to Belmont Park from California after refusing to get on the plane.
"He's got stitches, he nearly knocked a tooth out, he's got a laceration and a big bruise over one eye,
UK’s Craig Carter named Kentucky Veterinarian of the Year
Each year the Kentucky Veterinary Medical Association (KVMA) names one Kentucky Veterinarian of the Year. This year’s recipient is Craig Carter, DVM, PhD, director of the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture’s Livestock Disease Diagnostic Center and professor of epidemiology.
Breeders’ Cup Drug Tests Return Clean Results
All horses that ran in the Breeders' Cup have tested negative for illegal performance-enhancing drugs.
The California Horse Racing Board said testing was completed Tuesday and all the samples came back clear from the UC Davis laboratory.
All entrants underwent pre-race blood testing for TCO2, a performance-enhancing alkalizing agent known as a
Equine Emergency Transport Van Driver Honored
Steve Hiatt never thought he would win an award for doing the thing he enjoys more than anything else in the world–helping horses. So when the 50-year-old California native was honored with the Race Track Chaplaincy of America's White Horse Award for heroic service to the equine industry, it was understandable he was more than a little surprised.
"I am in awe,"
Baltimore Cart Ponies Seized
City of Baltimore authorities have seized 19 ponies after inspectors discovered the animals residing in allegedly filthy, dilapidated stables. The ponies are all owned by Baltimore street vendors who sell produce from horse-drawn carts.
Baltimore Bureau of Animal Control authorities removed the animals on Tuesday after a routine inspection revealed evidence of rat infestation an
And Now, a Word About Our WEG Sponsor (or, What the Heck Is Alltech?)
It seems as if every entity today has “naming rights” — stadiums, airports, schools, even horses. Sporting events are no exception, including the 2010 FEI
Max Corcoran on Baby Powder: Horse Tip Daily Episode 82
Max Cochran, long time groom for International Eventer Karen O’Connor, joins the Eventing Radio Show with some grooming tips she has learned through the years.
Testing, Testing, Testing
Does anyone else hate the time change? I feed in the dark in the morning, and I feed in the dark at night. Makes it
Negligence or Not? You Be the Judge
A farm owner in Northern Kentucky hired a tree removal service to clean up some fallen tree limbs on his property. There’s nothing peculiar about
Wobbler Syndrome: What Do We Know and Where Do We Go From Here?
Wobbler syndrome takes its name from its primary sign–a wobbling or uncoordinated gait. In technical terms, the horse has a “proprioceptiveness deficit,” or a lack of physical awareness of his limbs and their placement.
Study: Topical Allergy Cream Can Produce Systemic Effects in Horses
Glucocorticoid cream applied at normal doses onto healthy equine skin will be quickly absorbed into the body"s system and can generate adverse systemic effects, said German researchers in a new study report. As a result, it can also cause a horse to test positive in performance drug tests within two days. When used to treat allergic skin reactions, glucocorticoids are
Horses Abandoned in Trailer, Driver Charged
Seven horses that were abandoned in a trailer on the side of the road in Edmonton, Alberta, last week are doing well in foster care and are waiting to be claimed by their owner. Meanwhile, the driver of the trailer has been charged under Alberta's Animal Protection Act.
On Sunday night, Edmonton police received a complaint about an abandoned truck and trailer near an
USEF Medication Group Proposes Further Restriction of NSAIDs
The U.S. Equestrian Federation's Drugs and Medications Committee has reviewed a motion to further restrict the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in horses at USEF licensed competitions. The group put forth a rule change proposal that will be considered at the USEF Annual Meeting in January.
Under the current USEF rules, no more than two of the seven
Spooky Steeds: Readers Share Halloween Horse Plans
More than 570 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “Are you dressing your horse up for Halloween?”
Equine Welfare Consensus Reached By AQHA, Partners
Equine industry alliance partners reached a general consensus involving humane treatment and equine welfare during a meeting October 20 and 21 at the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum in Amarillo, Texas.
Meeting participants discussed the merits of developing a uniform therapeutic medications program and humane treatment policies that could be adopted by all of th
