Latest News – The Horse
EHM Confirmed in Chester County, Pennsylvania, Horse
The affected horse exhibited hind limb ataxia but remained in stable condition.
Belmont Park EHM Update: Positive Case Confirmed
The affected 4-year-old filly began exhibiting neurologic signs on Thursday and was euthanized Friday as her condition deteriorated.
Kentucky EHV: Additional Positive at Thoroughbred Center
A 3-year-old Thoroughbred filly residing in Barn 30 tested PCR positive on both nasal swab and blood.
RMTC Grants Interim Accreditation to University of Florida Racing Lab
The Florida laboratory is poised to become the 10th racing testing laboratory to receive full RMTC accreditation.
Triple B Complex Wild Horse Gather Underway
Approximately 1,400 wild horses will be gathered and 1,300 will be removed from the range, the BLM said.
Pay Close Attention to Nylon Halters, Leads During Post-Strangles Cleaning
A good wipe-down with sanitizing agent might work well on wood, concrete, and plastic, but nylon equipment is harder to properly disinfect, researchers found.
Barn 10 at Belmont Park Placed Under EHM Quarantine
The affected horse, a 4-year-old filly, developed a fever on Feb. 12 and subsequently began exhibiting neurologic signs of disease.
ASPCA’s 2018 Help a Horse Day Contest Aims to Find Homes for Horses
Equine organizations across the country are encouraged to register for chance to win $110,000 in prizes.
Jockey Club Denies Stud Book Privileges to Three for Drug Violations
Jose S. Nunez, Ricardo Murillo, and Mario Serey Jr. were denied privileges for 10, five, and two years, respectively.
Kentucky EHV Update: Cases Confirmed at The Thoroughbred Center
Meanwhile, no new fevers or EHV cases have been detected in the quarantined barn at Turfway Park, in Northern Kentucky.
BHA Conducting Racehorse Aftercare Survey
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) hopes to gain a better understanding of Thoroughbred aftercare in that country.
EHM Confirmed in Bannock County, Idaho
Three Quarter Horse mares exhibited clinical signs including fever, ataxia, and neurologic deficits. Two have been euthanized.
Incorporating Equine Learning Principles Into Veterinary Practice
Applying learning theory principles in equine veterinary practice can improve safety and horse welfare, as well as client satisfaction. Here’s what to know.
Researchers Find Link Between PSD Development, Straight Hocks
For every degree of increase in hock angle, researchers found a 12% greater chance of a horse having proximal suspensory desmopathy (PSD).
Former Midwest Horse Fair Executive Charged With Embezzlement
Rhonda Reese is facing multiple felony charges after being accused of redirecting more than $200,000 of the organization’s funds to her personal use.
NTRA, RMTC to Present New Regulatory Veterinarian CE
Presenters will speak on pre-race examinations, on-track protocols, test barn best practices, technology resources, biosecurity, and more.
