Latest News – The Horse
Smaller Farms Making Impact in Thoroughbred Breeding Market
The market – fueled by sales of horses fetching enormous sums – is growing. More horses than ever are being sold, according to Keeneland sales director Geoffrey Russell. And encouraged by small farms like Monticule that have made big splashes at sal
Equine.com Offers Nelson Horse Watering System in October Giveaway
The year-long Tenth Anniversary Year celebration continues at Equine.com, and again this month, more than 300 people will win prizes in the “Ten-a-Day Everyday Giveaway.” In addition to giving away ten prizes every day in October, the Web
17-inch Mare Recognized as World’s Smallest Horse
Thumbelina, a 17-inch-tall Miniature horse, has been officially recognized by the Guinness Book of Records as the world’s smallest horse, reports the London Daily Mail.
The 5-year-old mare weighed eight pounds at birth and
Here’s Looking at You
Different breeds of horses examine novel objects using different dominant eyes, according to researchers from the Universite de Rennes in France. Their observations of horses’ reactions can also help horse handlers interpret whether a horse is
N.C. Cooperative Extension Kicks Off Horse Husbandry Series
The North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service Horse Husbandry Section at North Carolina State University will kick off its 2006-2007 Extension Horse Short Course and Clinic Series in October with an introductory level horse judging short
How Gets to the Horse’s Central Nervous System
Scientists have shown the protozoan parasite that causes equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) might enter the horse’s central nervous system hidden in leukocytes (white blood cells) that cross the blood-brain barrier.
“Horses are
How S. Neurona Gets to the Horse’s Central Nervous System
Scientists have shown the protozoan parasite that causes equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) might enter the horse’s central nervous system hidden in leukocytes (white blood cells) that cross the blood-brain barrier.
“Horses are considered accidental hosts for Sarcocystis neurona (the parasite), and they often develop severe neurological disease when infected with this
New Recommendations Facilitate Modernization of Drug Manufacturing
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a final guidance on quality systems, a set of formalized practices and procedures to ensure quality of human and veterinary drugs and human biological drug products during manufacturing. This
SmartPak Offering New Cosequin Blend
SmartPak Equine and Nutramax Laboratories, Inc. are partnering to introduce a special version of Cosequin designed for the horse in intensive training and competition. The product is called Cosequin SP and is available exclusively through SmartPak.
Maryland Horse Conference Scheduled for November
University of Maryland will be holding the 2nd Annual Maryland Horse Conference on Saturday, Nov. 18. The event will be held from 8a.m to 3:30p.m at Anne Arundel Community College.
Throughout the day various seminars on equine topics
Selle Francais Stallion Stolen in Georgia
NetPosse.com has reported the theft of a 17.3-hand Selle Francais stallion in Cherokee County, Ga. Stolen Horse International (SHI) has asked the public for assistance in the recovery of this accomplished horse.
Venus Du Vey was stolen from
Keeneland Sets Fall Meet Attendance Record
Keeneland officials reported an all-time fall meet attendance record of 28,880 Saturday, the second day of the Lexington racetrack’s meet. The figure topped the previous record of 27,788, set Oct. 14, 1989.
The Oct. 7 program, which feature
Mule Clone Running in World Championship Futurity
The University of Idaho mule clone Idaho Gem, the world’s first clone born in the horse family, will compete in the top race of the season for 3-year-old mules on the California fair racing circuit today (Oct. 8).
The American Mule Racing
Webbon Named Chief Executive of Animal Health Trust
Peter Webbon, DVM, has been appointed Chief Executive of the Animal Health Trust with effect from January 1, 2007. For the last five months Mark Vaudin, PhD, has been acting as Interim Chief Executive and will continue to do so until the end of
Miniature Horse Dies After Dog Attack
A miniature horse owner in Hailey, Idaho says one of his animals was killed and two others were injured in a dog attack. Tom Riney says that for the second time in two years, loose dogs attacked two of his miniature horses and a burro on
Truck Companies Pulling for Safety
Trailers decked out with lavish living quarters that would put some houses to shame are becoming increasingly popular in the competition and pleasure horse industries. However, these massive trailers can weigh in excess of 10,000 pounds (i.e.,
