Latest News – The Horse
North Carolina Mill Recalls Horse Feed
Bartlett Milling Co. has recalled some of its horse feed due to possible Rumensin contamination.
Indiana Completes Drug Sample Testing Backlog
The backlog of samples accrued over the past several months at LGC Laboratory in Lexington, Kentucky.
Increase in Atypical Myopathy Cases Prompts Warning
Atypical myopathy is a highly fatal muscle disease caused by hypoglycin A, a toxin found in sycamore maple seeds.
Foals Follow Dams’ Leads When Dealing With Scary Objects
Danish researchers recently observed that foals that watched their mothers calmly handle scary objects ended up being less fearful themselves.
Santa Anita Confident in New Dirt Surface
“The surface has been very safe,” said Rick Arthur, DVM, equine medical director for the California Horse Racing Board.
Vicar’s In Trouble Injured in Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile
The colt will undergo surgery to repair a condylar fracture in his left front leg, trainer Mike Maker said late Friday.
Bayern Wins 2014 Breeders’ Cup Classic
Bayern outlasted Toast of New York and California Chrome in a thrilling stretch duel Nov. 1 at Santa Anita Park, in Arcadia, California.
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The vast majority of the time, I love my job. As a lifelong equestrian who loves to teach, there’s no better feeling than passing important
Fluid Therapy Choices for the Sick Foal
Learn about what therapy choices to make, when to use them, and how much is necessary during treatment of the critically ill foal.
Infographic: Understanding Endotoxemia
Endotoxemia is a serious condition resulting from the presence of endotoxin in a horse’s blood. It has several causes, ranging from retained fetal membranes after foaling to colic to skin infections and can lead to shock, laminitis, and even death..
How to Care for Aging Equids’ Teeth
Learn what dental problems veterinarians manage in senior horses and how owners can help monitor them.
Drug Tests Help Protect Integrity of California Horse Racing
The staff at UC Davis’ drug testing lab runs approximately 70,000 samples a year looking for evidence of performance-enhancing and other prohibited drugs.
Breeders’ Cup to Employ National Medication Reforms
The Breeders’ Cup World Championships will be held for the first time under reforms included in the National Uniform Medication Program.
OSU Veterinary Center Hosts Disaster Relief Training
The two-day event focused on the horse and how to help equids in the event of a disaster.
More than 50 Colorado Premises Remain Quarantined for VS
Nearly 300 previously affected premises in that state have been released from quarantine.
Untapable Powers to Breeders’ Cup Distaff Win
Facing older rivals for the first time, Winchell Thoroughbreds’ Kentucky homebred daughter of Tapit scored by 1 1/4 lengths over Don’t Tell Sophia and Iotapa with jockey Rosie Napravnik aboard for trainer Steve Asmussen.
