Latest News – The Horse

American Pharoah Trainer Bob Baffert Donates to Old Friends
The Triple Crown winning trainer pledged a $50,000 donation to the farm that’s home to three of his former trainees.
Police Probe Tennessee Horse Shootings
One horse was shot multiple times and died of his injuries. A second horse was also shot, but is expected to recover.

Study: Enrichment can Improve Hospitalized Horses’ Welfare
“Enriched” clinics could help improve equine welfare, leading to quicker healing times and safer environments for staff.

BLM Arizona Issues Equine Influenza Advisory
Six wild burros from the Black Mountain Herd Management Area tested positive influenza last month.
2015 USEF High-Performance Sports Medicine Meeting Tweets
Get take-home messages from the 2015 USEF High-Performance Sports Medicine Veterinary Meeting in Portland, Oregon.

Planning a Diet for a Laminitic Horse
Feeding a laminitic horse can be a challenge. Here are some tips for planning a diet suitable for such horses.

Horse Owners: Consult Your Vets Regarding Vaccinations
Following floods, Texas animal health officials say mosquito-borne disease incidence could increase.

Racing Conference Concludes with Medication Reform Messages
The Pan American Conference featured a variety of speakers who focused on anti-doping, marketing, and more.

The Brooke Helps Horses in Nepal Following Earthquake
The Brooke is working to rescue and treat hundreds of equids trapped by landslides and injured by falling rocks.
TCA Elects McCauley to Board of Directors
The organization helps to provide better lives for Thoroughbreds by supporting retirement, rescue, and research.

Marbofloxacin Might Prevent Transport-Associated Fever
Transport-associated fever is a common issue that can disrupt training schedules or indicate infection.

American Pharoah Wins Triple Crown
American Pharoah romped home in the June 6 Belmont Stakes to become the first Triple Crown winner in 37 years.

Veterinarians Evaluate Adverse Reactions to Myelograms
For the most part, the adverse reactions were mild and self-limiting. But some serious ones did occur.

What You Can Do to Promote a Healthy Foal
Take steps prior to parturition to ensure your foal enters the world in a clean and healthy environment.

Vaccinate Australian Horses Against Hendra Virus Now
Veterinarians say vaccination is the most effective way to protect people and their horses from the deadly hendra virus.

Horse Racing Integrity Coalition Formed
The group will advocate for uniform medication standards for American Thoroughbred racing.