Latest News – The Horse
NYTHA to Invest in New Drug Testing Equipment
The triple quadrupole mass spectrometer will be used to screen for new drugs alleged to be used in horse racing.
NC State Equine Trio Receives Rehabilitation Certification
The two veterinarians and one clinical technician are developing sports medicine and rehab services at NC State.
EQUUS Foundation Awards Grants and Scholarships in 2015
The EQUUS Foundation awarded more than $250,000 to organizations working to improve equine welfare and more.
The Importance of Limb Conformation
Researchers are always working to determine which deviations from the norm are performance-limiting.
Kentucky Reports Third Equine WNV Case of 2015
The unvaccinated 3-year-old Quarter Horse mare from Shelby County is recovering and is in stable condition.
FEI President Pushes ‘Clean Sport’ Message
The FEI is preparing to launch the global Equine Anti-Doping and Controlled Medication Program on Jan. 1, 2016.
BLM Utah Proposes Wild Horse and Burro Research Projects
The BLM will work with the United States Geological Survey to conduct several studies on wild horses and burros.
Poll Recap: Tack Cleaning
Of the 870 respondents, 298 (34%) said they clean their horses’ tack a few times per year.
Are You Already Thinking About Blanket Season?
Don’t wait until winter! Prepare ahead of time with tips on deciding whether to blanket, how to fit a blanket, and more.
Scientists Compare Insulin Resistance Test Options
Researchers ran four tests on the same group of horses to compare results and determine sensitivity and specificity.
Commission: Indiana Grand Cobalt Results ‘Pristine’
After 60 days of racing, all of the 221 samples tested were beneath the of 25 ppb (parts per billion) threshold.
Hay Stores Sparked Fire at UC Davis Horse Barn
Hay was destroyed when fire swept through a storage structure, but an adjacent horse barn was untouched by the blaze.
New Jersey Reports First Equine EEE Case of 2015
The unvaccinated 2-year-old Gloucester County mare was euthanized Aug. 25.
TVMDL Reports Additional Equine WNV Cases in Texas
As of Aug. 24, a total of 10 horses–all unvaccinated–have tested positive for WNV.
The Risk of Using Compounded Drugs to Treat Ulcers
Find out from Dr. Frank Andrews why you should avoid using compounded omeprazole to treat your horse’s gastric ulcers.
BLM Conducting Emergency Wild Horse Gather in Nevada
The BLM said it hopes to gather and provide feed and water to as many as 200 horses in declining body conditions.
