Latest News – The Horse
Top Thoroughbred Trainers Support Phasing Out Furosemide
Many of North America’s top Thoroughbred trainers are backing a plan to eliminate the use of race-day medication in the United States beginning next season.
Saint Louis Encephalitis Virus Found in Neurologic Horse
The encephalitis virus once thought to be inert in horses has been identified in a Brazilian horse exhibiting neurologic signs, researchers in that country say.
Effort Aims to Improve Animal Feed Safety
The Animal Feed Network aims to improve reaction time by sharing information about animal feed-related illnesses and product defects.
BLM Wild Horse, Burro Advisory Board Meeting Set for Aug. 25
The board will discuss issues relating to the management and protection of wild horses and burros on Western public rangelands.
Piro-Like Syndrome Making Waves in France
As Normandy prepares for the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, French scientists are performing biosecurity research to prevent the spread of equine disease. In particular, they’re looking into a syndrome they’re calling “piro-like.”
Churchill Downs Commits Money to RMTC
The group becomes the 24th racetrack entity in the United States to commit to making a contribution to the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium (RMTC).
The Importance of Water during Summer for Horses
There are six nutrients every horse needs, and the most important–and probably most overlooked–is water.
How Do You Prevent a Horse from Getting Arthritis?
Dr. Bryant Craig shares steps to prevent arthritis in the athletic horse. This podcast is from the Equine Life Stages: Adult Horses Q&A audio event.
What is an ‘Intern Veterinarian’?
Dr. Abigail Velting of Virginia Equine Imaging in The Plains describes what internship means for equine veterinarians.
Examine Hay for Toxic Striped Blister Beetles
Blister beetles produce the caustic oily compound cantharidin, which can cause horses to become sick or die.
Horse Deaths, Controversy Plague Utah Wild Horse Gather
As the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) reports the deaths of two wild horses during a Utah gather, some wild horse advocates claim the animals should not have been gathered in the first place.
Del Mar Once Again Shifting Races Off Turf
Del Mar announced it will be moving its turf races to the main track through the upcoming weekend after another breakdown on the newly installed course July 31.
Apply with Caution: Is Your Topical Treatment Show-Safe?
Check the product label of your favorite topical prior to applying to your show horse. Some topical therapy products contain illegal or banned substances and might result in a medication disqualification at your next show.
How Often Should a Horse Get his Teeth Checked?
One listener asks how frequently an adult horse should have its teeth checked by a veterinarian. This podcast is from the Equine Life Stages: Adult Horses Q&A audio event.
Genetics, Health, and Equine Performance
Ernest Bailey, PhD, a geneticist at University of Kentucky’s Gluck Equine Research Center in Lexington, shares updated information about inheritance in horses.
TheHorse.com Adds Equine Behavior Expert
Nancy Diehl, VMD, MS, will join The Horse‘s current behavior expert–certified applied animal behaviorist Sue McDonnell, PhD, Cert. AAB–in fielding audience and reader questions about equine behavior, training, and equitation science.
