Latest News – The Horse
Florida Rains Displace Foals
A group of foals was relocated to drier quarters after rain flooded their pen near West Palm Beach.
Racehorse Trainer Butler Faces Charges for Steroid Use
A British racehorse trainer has been charged with administering anabolic steroids to nine of his racehorses.
Preventing Heat-Related Problems in Horses
Here are 10 tips–from keeping horses hydrated to limiting exercise–on preventing heat-related problems.
Progress Cited on Racehorse Medication Penalty System
Plans to implement a points-driven penalty system for equine medication violations are moving forward.
Equine Muscle Matters Reviewed
Learn about equine muscle metabolism and how equine muscle mass is regulated.
Using Vital Signs to Monitor Racehorses
Dr. Scott Palmer explains how vital signs are used to monitor racehorses during and after training.
NAS Pans Current BLM Mustang Management
Study results suggest the BLM should rely more on contraception than roundups to manage wild horse herds.
Florida Won’t Appeal Pari-Mutuel Barrel Racing Ruling
Horse racing interests said June 6 Florida officials won’t appeal a ruling on pari-mutuel barrel racing.
Progress of Uniform Racehorse Medication Policy Noted
Survey results show the adoption of RCI’s uniform medication policy for racing is advancing nationwide.
Bramlage Serving as On Call Veterinarian for Belmont Stakes
Larry Bramlage, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, will serve as the AAEP On Call veterinarian the June 8 Belmont Stakes.
Corolla Wild Horse Bill Gets House Nod
The legislation would help protect a herd of wild horses residing on North Carolina’s Outer Banks.
Florida EHV-1 Outbreak Recap
This equine herpesvirus outbreak serves as an excellent reminder of the importance of good biosecurity practices.
15 Miniature Horse Health Facts
Caring for Miniature Horses is similar to managing big horses–they need good nutrition, housing, farriery, and vet care. However, these tiny equids do require some special considerations, too.
EIA Confirmed in Nebraska Horses
Officials have confirmed 12 cases of EIA in one horse herd located in the northwestern part of the state.
UC Davis Seeks Recipient Mare Donations
UC Davis is seeking donations of young, healthy mares for its teaching herd to serve as embryo recipients.
Osteochondrosis in Yearlings and Future Racing Performance
The number and severity of lesions present could impact a horse’s future racing performance.
