Latest News – The Horse
RMTC Approves Three More Laboratories
The newly accredited laboratories are the Industrial Laboratories in Wheat Ridge, Colo.; the Ohio Department of Agriculture laboratory in Columbus, Ohio; and Truesdail Laboratories in Tustin, Calif.
Keep Horses Away from Sycamore Trees to Prevent AM
Researchers believe atypical myopathy, or AM, is caused by the ingestion of hypoglycin A, a toxin found in sycamore seeds.
Managing Feeding Programs on the Road for Show Horses
Here are some suggestions to help maintain your show horse’s body condition, appearance, and performance.
EHV-1 Confirmed at Manitoba, Canada, Racetrack
The affected horse was euthanized due to the severity of his clinical signs. At this time, only one horse has shown signs of the virus and no other horses have been affected.
Bad Foot Knocks Hoppertunity from Kentucky Derby
Trainer Bob Baffert believes Hoppertunity has a bruised foot but he wants to make 100% sure that is the only issue.
Walking Horse Groups Hire Law Firm
The groups hired a law firm to request an investigation into USDA Veterinary Medical Officers on grounds that those officers allegedly apply the Horse Protection Act rules inconsistently.
AAEP On Call Vet to Support Oaks, Derby Telecasts
Equine surgeon Larry Bramlage, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, will be on hand to provide timely health reports to the media regarding the athletes in Friday’s Kentucky Oaks and Saturday’s Kentucky Derby races.
Does Breeding Impact Stallions’ Performance Under Saddle?
From breeding shed to show ring? Why not? Researchers recently confirmed that collecting semen from riding stallions does not have a negative effect on performance.
Infographic: Feeding Your Horse
Are you confused about equine nutrition? Learn how to feed your horse in our step-by-step visual guide.
Age-Related Susceptibility to Rhodococcus equi
Marcarena Sanz, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, of the University of Kentucky’s Gluck Equine Research Center shares information about R. equi, a serious pneumonia-causing respiratory disease in foals up to 6 months old.
Endurance Horse Welfare Initiatives Introduced
The Federation Equestre Internationale introduced bold steps designed to improve improve endurance equine welfare.
Tornadoes Foster Summer Storm Tips
Recent storms have reminded horse owners of the importance of disaster preparedness.
Rabies Found in Parker Co., Texas, Horse
Officials said the horse recently attended a team roping event, and are urging anyone who could have come in contact with him to see a physician.
Kansas Horse Euthanized after Contracting EHV-1
This horse had previously been to a large barrel racing event in Lincoln, Neb., on April 10-13; in the days following that event, a Wisconsin horse was also confirmed positive for EHV-1 and euthanized.
Researchers Study SDF Tendonitis in Cutting Horses
Researchers found that 82% of cutting horses that recovered from SDF tendonitis returned to their previous level of work.
Youngsters Don’t Have it Easy
Give your youngster a strong start to a lifetime of health with information from this in-depth special report about horses age 1 to 3 years old. Learn about deworming, dental care, bone disease, hoof care, and more.
