Latest News – The Horse
Thoroughbred Racehorse Bond Holder Treated for Laminitis
Trainer Doug O’Neill said the connections of the colt, who had been on the Kentucky Derby trail, are “guardedly optimistic.”
Report: PETA Probe Alleges Cruelty to Horses
A major Thoroughbred racing stable was the subject of a 2013 undercover PETA investigation, which alleges over-medication of and cruelty to horses, as well as use of electrical devices on them.
Minimizing Wound Complications
Wound care is one of those many horse issues where there are as many opinions as there are horse owners.
Study Compares Laparoscopic, Conventional Cryptorchidectomy
Researchers found that the advantages of laparoscopy might not always outweigh the disadvantages in horses requiring surgery for cryptorchidism.
First Equine Hendra Case of 2014 Confirmed in Queensland
Biosecurity Queensland is managing the first equine hendra virus case of 2014 after test results received late last night confirmed a horse in the Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia, area was positive for the disease.
RMTC Amends Therapeutic Medications List
The Racing Medication and Testing Consortium (RMTC) board of directors took several actions March 17 intended to further the process toward the nationwide adoption of uniform medication rules, penalties, and testing.
African Horse Sickness Found in Western Cape
Two horses in South Africa’s Western Cape have tested positive for African horse sickness, reported officials in that area.
Spooky Seniors
Our senior horses are saints. After a lifetime of hard work, they’re enjoying their “retirement” by either teaching beginners the ropes, packing the kids or
Careful Compounding
Drug compounding seems to hit the news every few years. What’s the big deal?
Underwater Treadmill Exercise’s Effects on Horses’ Backs
New research results suggest adding an underwater treadmill to a horse’s fitness regimen might help relieve back pain and increase range of motion.
AQHA Gets More Time to Make Cloning Arguments
A federal court has given the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) more time to answer a request from owners of cloned horses to slate oral arguments in the association’s appeal regarding the registration of cloned Quarter Horses.
Poll Recap: Nutrition Knowledge
Of the 1,127 respondents, 225 (20%) indicated they were interesting in learning more about supplements.
McIlwraith Honored by Orthopaedic Research Society
Dr. Wayne McIlwraith became the first veterinarian honored with a prestigious career award from the Orthopaedic Research Society last weekend.
Florida Court Denies Barrel Racing Ban Rehearing
A state appeals court in Tallahassee, Fla., has given Gretna Racing LLC another legal “no” in its bid to resume pari-mutuel barrel racing.
Equine Athletes and Their Feet
Working for a horse health publication has its many perks–including the freedom to race out to the barn midday for veterinarian and farrier visits. I’ve
Horses Seized in Illinois Cruelty Case
More than 30 horses are receiving rehabilitative care after being seized in Kane County, Ill.
