Latest News – The Horse
BLM to Conduct New Research on Wild Horse Population Growth
The BLM’s 21 research projects are aimed at developing new tools for managing healthy wild horses and burros.
Virginia Confirms First Equine EEE Case for 2015
The affected horse, a 12-year-old Miniature mare from Chesapeake, had not been vaccinated against the virus.
Miniature Horse Shooter Convicted in Maryland
John Nelson Price was convicted of shooting and killing his Miniature Horse in May.
RMTC Notes Progress in National Uniform Medication Program
Racing jurisdictions in nine states have now adopted the program in its entirety.
TCA Named Title Sponsor of Thoroughbred Makeover
The TCA Thoroughbred Makeover will feature 350 recently retired racehorses competing in 10 disciplines.
Indiana Drug Test Audit: Seven Missed Positives in 26 Days
The IHRC’s former primary laboratory missed seven positive drug tests, including one for a Class 1 drug.
Poll Recap: Electrolytes for Horses
Of the 804 respondents, 429 said they give their horses electrolytes year-round, after hard work, or during the summer.
University of Bristol Installs Equine Standing MRI Unit
The MRI unit adds to the school’s imaging modalities, including a CT, radiography, nuclear scintigraphy, and more.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Nixes Wild Horses’ Endangered Status
The FWS said the submitted petition didn’t present enough information supporting claims that wild horses are threatened.
One Horse Dies, Another Injured at Oregon Rodeo
Two riders and their horses were participating in the grand entry performance on July 1 when the animals collided.
Mississippi State Vets Devise Standing Eye Removal Technique
The procedure is designed to minimize surgical stress and complications associated with enucleations.
Laser Surgery for Equine Sarcoid Removal Evaluated
Laser resection resulted in reduced postoperative complications and a positive prognosis, researchers determined.
Too Much Pasture can Lead to Laminitis
Manage pastures and horses’ grazing times carefully to help reduce the risk of laminitis, a painful hoof condition.
Chuckwagon Racehorse Euthanized at Calgary Stampede
A 10-year-old Thoroughbred fractured a cannon bone during a race and was euthanized by the event’s veterinarian.
Kentucky Livestock Investigation Training Scheduled
The Kentucky Horse Council’s livestock investigation training will take place Aug. 5-7 at Morehead State University.
Racehorse Welfare, Safety Summit to be Live-Streamed Online
Among the topics to be covered are racetrack surfaces, injury databases, continuing education, and post-mortem programs.
