Latest News – The Horse
Narrow Escape: Caring for Equine Barn Fire Survivors
Just because a horse survives a barn fire doesn’t mean he’s out of harm’s way.
Poll Recap: Equine Dental Exams
Of the 911 respondents, 802 (88%) said their horse has had a dental exam or treatment in the past 12 months.
BLM Concludes the Reveille HMA Wild Horse Gather
The BLM removed 81 horses and returned 68 to the range, including 30 mares treated with a fertility control vaccine.
A Valid Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship
How have you seen the veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) at work in your barn?
Top Medicine Studies of 2016
Dr.Rob MacKay recaps studies on heparin for EHM prevention, liver failure caused by a supplement, gastric ulcers, and more.
Using MRI to Evaluate Fetlock Pain
Vets use MRI to identify issues and prescribe targeted treatment to give the horse the best chance at returning to work.
Kentucky EHV: Quarantine at Oldham County Facility Released
Unrelated EHV quarantines remain in place at Keeneland Race Course’s Rice Road Training Center and Turfway Park.
Kentucky Woman Faces Animal Cruelty Charges
Authorities have seized 14 horses and several rabbits from her Trimble County property.
EIA Confirmed in Quebec Horse
A horse in the Lanaudiere region tested positive in January. This is Quebec’s first positive EIA test since 2011.
Thinking Like a Horse
By gaining a better understanding of how horses associate and learn, can we train them more effectively and ethically?
Time to Ride Partners with Equine Affaire for Riding Events
Time to Ride will provide horseback rides and information on how to get involved with local horse communities.
A New Antibiotic for Resistant Synovial Infections in Horses
Researchers found that meropenem can be useful, but should only be used when other antibiotics have failed. Here’s why.
Feed Tags: Four Components to Evaluate
Pay special attention to the purpose statement, guaranteed analysis, ingredients, and directions for use.
Regulatory Policies to Undergo Review at April ARCI Meeting
Conference attendees will discuss what is and isn’t working in racing regulation.
ARCI Forms Integrity Compliance Certification Panel
Three former regulators will comprise the independent panel that will certify compliance with key integrity standards.
Buchanan, Blumenauer to Co-Chair Animal Welfare Caucus
Reps. Vern Buchanan and Earl Blumenauer will head the group intended to educate legislators on animal welfare issues.
