Latest News – The Horse

Foreman: Drug Uniformity Won’t Be Sidetracked
A uniform medication rule proponent says the USTA’s move to drop out of the RMTC won’t derail the effort.
The Horses Aren’t All Right (Or Maybe It’s the Humans)
In what outwardly appears to be unrelated incidents, two horses revealed their independent sides this summer, rebelling against the rules of society. On July 10th
Are Horses a Vicious Species? Court to Decide
Connecticut horse owners anxiously await a ruling that could declare horses a naturally vicious species.

WNV Confirmed in Yakima Co., Wash., Horse
The 7-year-old Quarter Horse gelding was recently pastured in Outlook, Wash., and has no vaccination history.

USTA Says No to Model Rules, Leaves RMTC
The United States Trotting Association (USTA), citing breed differences, ended its membership in the RMTC.

UK, KHP Foundation Partner to Improve Watershed
The groups partnered in 2013 to make substantial improvements to the Cane Run Watershed.
TIP Application Deadline is Sept. 30
TIP sponsorships are available for myriad disciplines and are open to shows in the United States and Canada.

White Honored with Professor Emeritus Status
Nathaniel A. White II, DVM, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, has been conferred the title of “professor emeritus.”

Researchers Evaluating Inflammatory Markers of Laminitis
Blood levels of certain anti-inflammatory markers might indicate a horse is at increased risk of laminitis.
ELCR Offers Conservation-Related Webinars, Teleconferences
As part of its ongoing educational series of webinars and teleconferences, ELCR will offer four programs.

Virginia Racing Commission Adopts Model Drug Rules
The rules set uniform thresholds for 24 controlled therapeutic medications.
New Vocations Receives Grant for Thoroughbred Aftercare
New Vocations received a $15,000 grant from the ASPCA to aid in rehabilitating Thoroughbreds off the track.
A First Time for Everything
Something I feel like I’m continually reminded of is that regardless of how long you’ve been caring for, working with, or simply admiring horses, you’ve

It’s Not Too Late to Vaccinate Horses against West Nile
Wyoming animal health officials encourage owners to vaccinate horses against the potentially deadly virus.
UK Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Launches New Website
The new website is aimed toward veterinarians, farmers, animal owners, and organizations.

Renal Replacement Therapy: A Future Option for Horses?
Researchers are exploring the use of renal replacement therapy to help horses with acute renal failure.



