Latest News – The Horse
Thoroughbred Safety Committee Announces 2019 Recommendations
Recommendations include avoiding using bisphosphonates in manners inconsistent with indications of use on the label and discontinuing bisphosphonates use in any horses in training regardless of age, having every jurisdiction employ a full-time equine medical director, and more.
Why Are My Horse’s Hooves Growing So Fast?
Why does a horse’s hooves grow faster than his stablemates’ that are on the same diet and exercise schedule? A veterinarian who’s also a farrier shares his thoughts.
Laminitis Care, Prevention Focus of Penn Vet Lecture
The lecture, which is free and open to the public, will be held Tuesday, April 2 at 6:30 p.m. in the New Bolton Center’s Alumni Hall.
EHV-1 Cases Confirmed in Arizona, Iowa
Officials reported cases in Maricopa and Yavapai counties, in Arizona, and in Polk County, Iowa.
Deciphering Your Feed Tag: Young and Growing Horses
The information on your youngster’s feed tag is designed to help you make important feeding decisions.
EHV-1 in California: Case Confirmed at Golden Gate Fields
The affected 3-year-old Thoroughbred filly from Alameda County was euthanized due to the severity of her neurologic signs.
Feeding the Finicky Horse
Health conditions, management changes, and palate preferences can affect a horse’s appetite.
EIA Infection Among Racing Quarter Horses
Dr. Angela Pelzel-McCluskey explains why certain populations, such as racing Quarter Horses, might have a higher risk for contracting equine infectious anemia.
Draft Horses Have Complex, Uncommon Respiratory Issues
Researchers identified upper respiratory tract disorders, many of which aren’t common in other horse types, in 92% of the competition draft horses they examined.
Major Thoroughbred Sales Companies Ban Off-Label Bisphosphonate Use
Officials from the Keeneland Association, Fasig-Tipton Company, and Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company announced they will enable buyers of horses younger than 4 years old to have those horses tested for bisphosphonates.
Grayson-Jockey Club Approves $1.3 Million for Equine Research in 2019
Research topics include racehorse injury prevention, stem cells, placentitis treatment, immune responses to EHV-1, and more.
2018 Equine Injury Database Stats Released
An analysis of data from the Equine Injury Database revealed an overall fatal injury of 1.68 per 1,000 starts in Thoroughbred racing,
Pastern Bone Damage in Sport Horses: Conservative Treatment vs. Surgery
While there was no significant difference in outcome between patients treated conservatively compared to surgically, the overall prognosis for long pastern bone damage in sport horses remains guarded, researchers said.
What is a Coggins Test?
Dr. Angela Pelzel-McCluskey gives an overview of how horses are tested for equine infectious anemia.
Your Horse’s Feed: From Field to Feed Bag
Equine nutritionists share details about how your horse’s feed is made and what quality controls are in place to ensure he’s consuming a safe product.
Deciphering Your Feed Tag: Performance Horse Feeds
These feeds are designed to boost horses’ calorie intake and meet additional nutrient needs that increase with work.
