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Racetrack Surface and Hind Limb Fetlock, Hoof Kinematics (AAEP 2012)
Researchers found variations in degree of fetlock flexion, hoof slide in horses working on different surfaces.
Gagliano Elected AHC Trustee
Gagliano is the president and chief operating officer of The Jockey Club.
BLM Resumes Owyhee Complex Wild Horse Gather
The BLM plans to gather about 186 wild horses during this portion of the gather.
Hindgut Microflora of Laminitic, Nonlaminitic Horses Compared
Researchers found surprising differences between fecal microflora DNA of laminitic and nonlaminitic horses.
Ky. Restricts Horse Movement from Ill. Due to EHV-1 Outbreak
All horses entering Kentucky from Illinois must have an entry permit issued by the KDA.
Lawsuit Alleges Wrongful Termination in Connection with HBO’s ‘Luck’
A former AHA employee says she was terminated after threatening to expose alleged inhumane horse treatment.
Equine Dentistry Focus of Jan. KENA Meeting
Jack Easley, DVM, MS, Dipl. ABVP, will present on equine dentistry at the networking meeting.
Horse Owners Protected in Tax Legislation
The recent fiscal cliff tax legislation can benefit horse owners and breeders and farm owners.
Tiludronate, Shock Wave to Treat Bucked Shins
One vet found success in treating the condition using tiludronate, ESWT, and a modified exercise program.
Florida Authorities Investigate Assaults on Miniature Horses
The breeder hopes video surveillance will help identify a man she alleges has sexually assaulted her animals.
New Bolton Center Presents Lecture on Metabolic Disease in Horses
The lecture will focus on diagnosis and management of metabolic disorders, such as EMS and PPID.
Ohio Authorities Investigate Horse Thefts
Authorities are investigating the theft of three Standardbred horses from the Fulton County Fairgrounds.
EHV-1 Confirmed in Michigan Standardbred Horse
The horse, who began showing neurologic signs of disease on Dec. 23, is recovering with veterinary care.
Another Year Older
The week between Christmas and New Year’s Eve and day is one of my least favorite of the year. Why? Because on January 1, like
New Mexico Horse Shooting Probed
The mare had sustained a gunshot wound to the neck and is recovering under veterinary care.
Study: Barefoot Trimming Can Impact Hoof Conformation
A specific trimming technique increased the hoof’s weight-bearing area and increased the heel angle.
