Latest News – The Horse
NYSGC, NYRA Announce Enhanced Security Protocols
Horses in the 2016 Wood Memorial will be subject to out-of-competition testing, publicized veterinary records, and more.
Men Accused of Maltreating Horses at Ohio Fairgrounds
Five men were charged in connection to two allegedly maltreated horses residing at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds.
Just the Basics: What Every Horse Needs
No doubt about it, horse ownership is a big responsibility. Here’s a look at the basics of what every horse needs.
UK Researcher Launches Equine Sports Science Initiative
The collaborative and research-based initiative is designed to advance the health and well-being of equine athletes.
10th Equine Infectious Diseases Conference Scheduled
The 10th International Equine Infectious Diseases Conference will convene April 4-8 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Virginia Training Facility Released from Quarantine
The Fauquier County training facility was quarantined after a horse previously residing there tested positive for EHV-1.
Man vs. Machine on Post-Nerve-Block Lameness Evaluation
There was a strong correlation between vet and inertial sensor system when evaluating lameness change post-nerve-block.
Fatal Thoroughbred Racehorse Injuries Decline by 14% in 2015
The fatality rate of 1.62 per 1,000 starts is the lowest since the Equine Injury Database started publishing statistics.
Poll Recap: Achieving the Work-Life-Riding Balance
Of the 441 respondents, 330 (75%) said they work full time but still find time to ride and care for their horses.
Equine Leptospirosis: ‘Now We Have a Vaccine!’
Dr. Craig Carter recently presented an overview of equine leptospirosis and described the newly released vaccine.
Equine Earphones Could Help Horses Relax
Horses tended to recover from stress faster if they listened to classical music through specially designed headphones.
Reward Offered for Information on Lily’s Abusers
Investigators hope a $10,000 reward will help them find whomever who shot an elderly mare with a paintball gun.
Piroplasmosis Confirmed at New Mexico Training Facility
A private racehorse facility is under quarantine after a single horse there tested positive for equine piroplasmosis.
The Grass Guide: Alfalfa
This legume is one of the most in-demand species for hay production in the United States.
Caring for and Keeping Older Horses
Owners should watch senior horses closely for signs of decline and contact their veterinarians if problems arise.
TVMDL Drug Testing Lab Receives RMTC Accreditation
Texas A&M’s Drug Testing Laboratory is the seventh to receive full RMTC accreditation.
