Latest News – The Horse
Oklahoma Lawmakers Pass Horse Processing Bill
Oklahoma have passed a House bill that allows horse slaughter in that state.
UK College of Law to Host Equine Law Conference
The 28th Annual National Conference on Equine Law will take place May 1 and 2 at Keeneland Race Course.
Positive Zilpaterol Tests Cleared, Feed Contamination Cited
The California Horse Racing Board, citing feed contamination, dismissed 48 positive tests for zilpaterol.
Veterinary Team Managing EHV-1 Outbreak at Badminton
Veterinary experts are managing the EHV-1 outbreak at the site of England’s Badminton Horse Trials.
MRI to Evaluate Suspensory, Sesamoid Injuries (AAEP 2012)
Researchers say MRI is invaluable for identifying suspensory ligament lesions and sesamoid bone damage.
Rachel Alexandra Returns to Stonestreet Farm
Rachel Alexandra was released from Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital and returned home to Stonestreet Farm today.
Horses on the Train!
OK, well not necessarily on the train, but in the train station. New York’s Grand Central Station is known for its beautiful architecture and history.
Renovating the High-Traffic Paddock
High-traffic paddocks can become eye sores and provide little, if any, grazing for the horses.
Laminitis Risk Factors
What is the most important risk factor that make some horses more prone to laminitis than others?
Santa Barbara Co., Calif., Horse Positive for EHV-1
A Santa Barbara County, Calif., gelding has tested positive for non-neuropathogenic EHV-1.
Sequestration Figures into BLM Adoption Center Cuts
The BLM will reduce business hours at its largest wild horse and burro adoption facility starting April 6.
Study: Horses Not Stressed by Inexperienced Riders
New research indicates horses’ stress levels do not appear to change from one rider to another.
Performance to Pleasure: Caring for the Adult Horse
There’s a lot to keeping your horse healthy: How you feed, how you manage pain and the precautions you take when you travel, to name a few. Join Merck Animal Health for an overview on the most important healthcare considerations for the adult horse.
EHV-1 Identified in Gallatin County, Mont., Horse
A 6-year-old mare in Gallatin County, Mont., has tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1)
CHRB Issues Warning About Purina Sweet Feed
The CHRB said it concluded some sweet feed products contain zilpaterol, a prohibited substance for racehorses.
Online Horse Shooting Video Prompts Cruelty Probe
Authorities are evaluating whether a man who made a video of himself shooting his horse should face charges.
