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Equine Parasitologist Receives National Science Award
Danish equine parasitologist Martin Krarup Nielsen, DVM, has been awarded one of the most prestigious awards of his country. Danish Minister of Science Helge Sander and Her Royal Highness Princess Mary of Denmark recently delivered the Young
Barbaro’s Brother Nears the Starting Gate
Nicanor, a full brother of the 2006 Kentucky Derby winner whose story captivated the racing world for months, will race for the first time either this weekend or next, trainer Michael Matz said Monday.
Nicanor had a solid five-furlong work
Horse Licensing Bill Scrapped after Protest
A New Hampshire lawmaker scrapped mandatory horse licensing legislation after angry horse owners protested the measure on grounds that it would be financially burdensome.
The bill, HB 427, required owners to obtain licenses for each of thei
Managing Horses in Icy Conditions
Ice is an unavoidable part of winter in many parts of the world, but there are ways to minimize slipping incidents around the barn.
Heather Sherratt knows something about keeping horses in icy conditions. Her farm, Elphin Mountain
Illinois Track Implements Welfare Plan
To make its position on horse slaughter clear, Fairmount Park in Illinois has put in place a zero-tolerance policy that would take stalls away from trainers linked to that industry. The track has also created an adoption program for Fairmount
Equine Product ‘Surpass’ Purchased by Boehringer Ingelheim
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc. (BIVI) recently announced it has purchased the product Surpass (1% diclofenac sodium) from Idexx Laboratories Inc. Surpass will be marketed through the existing animal health distribution channels and
Expedited Fracture Repair: A Novel Approach
Delivering a growth factor in a dissolvable carrier at the site of a bony fracture results in accelerated healing when compared to untreated horses, and it is as effective as treating horses with a bone graft post-fracture, researchers recently repor
Equine Cancer, Fertility Research Receives Industry Support
Over the last year, two leading forces in the international world of Thoroughbred racing and equine health have donated a total of $1.14 million to the laboratory led by Colorado State University Professor Gordon Woods, DVM, MS, PhD, Dipl. ACT,
Illinois Impeachment Trial Includes Racing Link
The long-hinted horse racing connection to embattled Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s alleged misdeeds finally became public Tuesday at the governor’s impeachment trial in the Illinois Senate.
Tape recorded conversations between the governor, his
Dr. Temple Grandin to Speak at Horse Expos
With two New York Times bestsellers and several other titles to her credit, Temple Grandin, PhD, is perhaps the most widely-recognized resources on animal behavior and humane livestock treatment in the nation–and perhaps the world. She i
Transport Troubles
We hear stories pretty frequently about horses running loose in places they shouldn’t be, but a story reported in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel adds
Horse Council Offers Tax Tips
The American Horse Council (AHC) is offering extensive tax information that can influence your equine business tax returns. For 40 years, the American Horse Council has provided the horse industry with tax information through the “Tax Bulletin,”
TheHorse.com Photo Store Discount Ends Saturday
The countdown is on to the end of the 20% off coupon being offered at TheHorse.com’s Photo Store. Through Saturday, January 31, outfit your home or or yourself with th
Chicago Stable, Carriage Rides Slated for Closure
After 138 years of operation, the last riding hall and stable in downtown Chicago might be turning out the lights for good. At issue are the carriage rides provided year-round in the Magnificent Mile shopping district, and post-9/11 restrictions
Curlin Repeats as Thoroughbred Horse of the Year
Majority owner Jess Jackson said Curlin, who repeated as Horse of the Year when the Eclipse Awards were announced Jan. 26, is among the industry’s greats.
“It’s no mean feat to win two Eclipse Awards for Horse of the Year,” Jackson said. “W
