Latest News – The Horse
Delaware Fire Claims 12 Horses
Authorities are investigating the cause of a Hockessin barn blaze that killed a dozen horses; one horse survived.
Navicular Drug Receives FDA Approval
Tildren is approved to control clinical signs associated with navicular syndrome in horses.
‘Some Horses Just Don’t Know They’re OldÉ’
Sometimes all you can do is laugh. Such was the case last week during a lesson when DoradoÑfresh off his winter breakÑspent equal amounts of
Catastrophic Injuries in Racing Quarter Horses Studied
More than 56% of injuries occurred in the right forelimb, the opposite of what’s most commonly seen in Thoroughbreds.
What’s the Right Way to Feed Draft vs. Miniature Horses?
Listeners wonder if feeding guidelines for average-sized horses apply to Draft and Miniature Horses as well.
Neurectomy for Laminitis
My veterinarian suspects my horse has laminitis. Would a neurectomy help my horse’s condition?
RCI Appoints Five to New Medication Board
Drs. Rick Sams, Scott Stanley, Mary Robinson, Ken McKeever, and George Maylin have been appointed to the board.
Bell to Head Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance
James G. “Jimmy” Bell, president and racing manager of Darley America, has been elected president of the organization.
Britain’s New Racehorse Steroid Policy Change Delayed
The policy change date was adjusted to allow more time to clarify certain elements of the new rules.
Equine Dentistry: Beyond the Basics
High-tech equipment and techniques are helping veterinarians provide better equine dental care.
Aussie Thoroughbred Sale Buyers Can Request Steroid Test
The sales company is offering the testing based on new rules banning anabolic steroid use in racehorses.
RMTC Plans Changes but No Merger with RCI
The RCI had invited the RMTC to merge with the former group’s new Drug Testing Standards and Practices Committee.
Researchers Identify Corneal Dystrophy in Friesians
Corneal dystrophy in Friesians could have a genetic basis, but the condition responds well to appropriate treatment.
BLM Gathering Burros from Nevada’s Pahrump Valley
The BLM says the burros pose a safety hazard on area roadways and have caused private property damage.
Racehorse Tax Break Passes Congress
A provision that retroactively extends three-year tax depreciation for all racehorses was passed Dec. 16.
Marketer Voluntarily Recalls Equine Gastric Ulcer Product
Tristar Equine Marketing has recalled Gastrotec after receiving a warning letter from the FDA regarding its marketing.
