Latest News – The Horse
MSU Board Hires Architect For Equine Performance Center
The first step towards construction of a Michigan State University facility devoted to the care of the nation’s performance horse population was taken Friday, Dec. 11, when the university’s Board of Trustees hired an
Veterinarians Make Concerns Known To NTRA
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association has been told of concerns by the veterinary community in regard to its Task Force on Drug Testing and Racing Integrity, and the fact that a veterinarian is not on the task force.
Two Horses Die Of Stab Wounds
Two horses died and seven others were injured from stab wounds in the morning hours of Dec. 5, 1998, according to police in the rural western Arkansas town of Barling. Sergeant Powell of the Barling Police Department said thi
Tendon Drug Bapten Removed From Market
Bapten, a medication that has shown promise in the treatment of bowed tendons, has been taken off the market because of reports of a troubling side effect. A prepared statement from Boehringer Ingelheim, the pharmaceutical
Premature Foals and Possible Problems
It’s nearing the best time of the year again–foaling season. Although most foals are born in the spring of the year, between February and June, sometimes we see foals in late December or early January. Often these tiny newborns delivered to our
Genetic Testing: The Secret World Of Genes
Genetic testing in horses helps us learn about their physical characteristics, diseases, and much more.
Indoor Exercise In Winter
Training programs often are affected by cold, rainy weather or deep snow during the winter, but the primary concern when planning a wintertime workout is the footing that your horse will encounter. Although winter weather brings
Stormy Weather and Horses
The good news is that horses are naturally well-equipped to weather practically everything that winter can dish out. They are far more tolerant of cold conditions than we poor hairless humans are; in fact, horses tend to be far more stressed by heat
Tail Rubbing Problem
My horse is constantly rubbing his tail on anything he can find. What’s causing him to do this?
Regulating Estrus in Mares
Having mares come into estrus at regular intervals can be an important assist in maintaining his fertility.
VS Update 11/21/98
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Decision Nears On New Home For Cigar
With fertility treatments apparently complete, a decision on a permanent home for Cigar is awaiting final approval from a superior at Assicurazioni Generali, the insurance company that now owns the two-time Horse of the Year.
Spotlight On The Performance Horse
The Kentucky Horse Council sponsored a day long seminar “Spotlight On the Performance Horse.” Included in this seminar were topics covering many areas as they relate to performance horses. Topics ranged from controlling air quality to EPM, from
USDA Closes Animal Import Center
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is closing the Harry S Truman Animal Import Center (HSTAIC) in Key West, Florida, and amending its animal import regulations to remove all provisions related to the facility.
VS Update — 11/13/98
Colorado reported one new VS investigation during the week ending November 13, 1998, which was positive. The positive premises was located in Larimer County. No additional positive premises were found. Ten premises formerly
Secretariat Wins His Place On Postage Stamp
Secretariat won his latest race by a margin the big chestnut was unfamiliar with at the racetrack—a nose.
The 1973 Triple Crown winner will be remembered as one of 15 subjects for a
