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Glucosamine and Joint Health: Pharmacologic Research Ongoing
Canadian researchers recently compared the pharmacologic properties of two different forms of glucosamine–hydrochloride and sulphate. They measured significantly higher levels of glucosamine in synovial fluid samples from horses receiving the oral
Computed Tomography for Imaging the Stifle
The stifle joint is often implicated in cases of lameness, but it can be a notoriously tough joint to image. Radiography, ultrasonography, nuclear scintigraphy (bone scan), and diagnostic arthrography (joint evaluation) all can be used, but they
Commentary: Let’s Get Fiscal
It hit hardest at the supermarket, when I noticed that a pound of carrots, our horses’ favorite treat, cost $1.49.
While not an economist, it was clear that these are difficult fiscal times. Costs for just about all goods and services have
John Henry Memorial Statue Underway
Work has begun on the John Henry memorial statue that will be part of a small park at the gravesite of the legendary racehorse. John Henry was euthanized last October at the age of 32. He is buried outside his paddock at the Kentucky Horse Park
Pregnant Percheron Plucked from Pond
Firefighters in Johnson Creek, Wis., rescued a pregnant horse from an icy pond after it escaped from its nearby pen.
The 7-year-old black Percheron draft horse, named Katie, is expected to make a full recovery after being in the cold water
Horse Killed on California Freeway
A horse was struck and killed by a vehicle when a herd of horses wandered onto a dark stretch of the Riverside Freeway before dawn Monday morning in the Corona area outside of Los Angeles, Calif.
Eastbound traffic was backed up for miles
South African Horse Sickness Cases Approach 300
African horse sickness (AHS) has struck close to 300 horses in South Africa so far this year, killing approximately half of them and prompting an embargo on horse transports in Western Cape. The area on equine lockdown includes the country’s
Myristol’s Effects on Clinical Joint Disease
For the study, 39 horses in Missouri and Florida (on a broodmare farm, a Thoroughbred retirement center, and in two university equestrian programs) were selected for naturally occurring osteoarthritis that caused Grade 2-4 lameness on a scale of 0-4.
Offers Two Summer Internships
The Horse: Your Guide To Equine Health Care is looking for two strong journalism/equine science interns to round out its editorial staff for the summer. These individuals will earn valuable experience in both print and
Hoax Giveaway Ads Cost Man Belongings, Nearly Horse
A pair of hoax ads on Craigslist cost an Oregon man much of what he owned.
The ads popped up Saturday afternoon, saying the owner of a Jacksonville home was forced to leave the area suddenly and his belongings, including a horse, were free
Belmont-Winning Filly Rags to Riches Retired
Edited press release
It was announced March 24 that 2007 Belmont Stakes winner and 2007 champion 3-year-old filly Rags to Riches has been retired from racing and will head to Ashford Stud where she will be bred to champion sire
Bug Band Towlettes
If you’ve got animals, you’ve got insects. Perfect for collars and cages, bedding areas or barns, BugBand insect repellent protects animals and people of all ages from biting insects while avoiding the risks associated with synthetic,
QuietRide Tightening Ball Mount
Softride has released the QuietRide Tightening Ball Mount with lock to eliminate the annoying clank that occurs while towing horse trailers. The noise-reducing technology removes the sounds responsible for startling horses during the towing
Examining the Equine Eye
The best equine test for vision is the “dazzle reflex,” a sensitive test for retinal function. An observer watches to see if the horse squints in response to shining a bright light into the injured eye.
Event Horse Euthanized after Accident
Task Force, a 16-year-old Australian Thoroughbred who represented the United States in several international competitions, was euthanized Saturday after sustaining a catastrophic hind leg injury. According to a statement released by the United
