Latest News – The Horse
Florida Pair Charged for Neglecting Horses
A Florida couple faces multiple charges after they failed to provide care for several horses, including one for which they were paid to look after.
Seattle Slew’s Senior Surgeries
On the off chance you haven’t heard, Perry Martin and Steve Coburn’s homebred California Chrome will try to make history on Saturday by winning the
Researchers Study Bleeding in Australian Racehorses
An Australian research team recently sought to determine epistaxis’–or bleeding from the nostrils–prevalence rate, identify risk factors for recurrence, and evaluate the impact of an episode on a horse’s racing career.
CSU Veterinary Alum Hopes for Triple Crown Win by a Nose
CSU alum Ed Blach, DVM, MS, MBA, co-invented the nasal strip California Chrome will wear in the Belmont Stakes.
Equine Hendra Case Confirmed near Beenleigh, Queensland
Animal health officials are managing a new equine hendra virus case in the Beenleigh, Queensland, Australia, area after a positive test result was received late on June 2.
Alabama Horse Shooting Suspect Charged
An Alabama man is in custody and has been charged in connection with the February shooting deaths of two horses.
New York City Horse-Drawn Carriage Driver Loses License
A New York City horse-drawn cab driver accused of animal cruelty has lost his license to drive a carriage in that city.
Poll Recap: Summer Horse Plans
Of the 473 respondents, 201 (42%) said they are most excited about trail riding and/or camping this summer.
Opening Windows for Equine Social Interaction
Horses stabled with a large open window between stalls showed more positive social behavior and less aggression and boredom than when they were separated by full walls, researchers found.
Massachusetts Endorses International Racehorse Welfare Rules
The guidelines, outlined in a five-page report authored by veterinarians from the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom, concentrate on 21 areas to ensure the humane treatment of racehorses.
Young Horse Health Threats
Protect your foal from three important causes of young horse illness: Rhodococcus equi, equine proliferative enteropathy, and adrenal insufficiency.
Wagner to Lead Research at Cornell Veterinary College
Dr. Bettina Wagner’s research has focused on equine immunology, particularly immune responses and protective mechanisms in neonates and young foals.
UK Equine Programs on Facebook and Twitter
The University of Kentucky’s College of Agriculture has several equine-related pages on Facebook and Twitter with the latest news and events information. Stay up-to-date with the latest happenings by following their activity on their pages.
34 Vet Students Rewarded for Commitment to Equine Medicine
Since its establishment in 2008, the Winner’s Circle Scholarship Program has provided $905,500 in scholarships to 228 veterinary students bound for careers in equine medicine.
Veterinarian: Always Assess Equine Heart Murmurs
Cardiac murmurs are common in horses, and it’s important to assess the impact of any heart murmur on athletic performance and on rider and animal safety.
Methods of Measuring Equine Tendons on MRI Studied
Researchers say MRI-based tendon measurements analyzed using a color scale are far more accurate than those achieved by measuring grayscale MRI scans.
