Latest News – The Horse
Two Horses Euthanized on Hendra-Quarantined Property
The horses reportedly became ill and showed nervous signs before being put down at the owners’ request.
2012 Kentucky Equine Survey’s Final Fundraising Push
The 2012 Kentucky Equine Survey is in the final stages of data collection.
Gluck Center Develops New PCR Assay for EHV-1
Kathryn Smith developed and validated a new real-time polymerase chain reaction assay for equine herpesvirus.
A London Olympics Photo Album
Today I’m going to spare the prose and let the photos do the talking. Here is a collection of images taken during my first 24
BLM Seeks Comments on Proposed Wassuk Wild Horse Gather Plan
The BLM is proposing to gather 498 wild horses and remove approximately 400 excess wild horses from the range.
GABA, Carolina Gold Use Discovered at USEF Competitions
GABA is an inhibitory neurotransmitter and is a principal ingredient of the product “Carolina Gold.”
Major Racehorse Health Issues Discussed at RCI Meeting
Discussion topics included public veterinary records, commission authority over veterinarians, and Salix.
Nutrition, Genetics, and Equine Neuroaxonal Dystrophy
Researchers recently identified links between equine neuroaxonal dystrophy (NAD), nutrition, and genetics.
Feds Reveal Crundwell Horse Sale Details
Buyers will soon be able to bid on horses seized from embattled Quarter Horse breeder Rita Crundwell.
Ky. Council Discusses Voluntary Equine Rescue Certifications
The council discussed voluntary certifications for rescue and retirement facilities in the commonwealth.
RCI Tightens Model Rule on Shock Wave Therapy
The new rule states horses receiving ESWT will be ineligible to train or race for 10 days following treatment.
Walking Horse Groups Could Face USDA Sanctions
The USDA might decertify five Tennessee Walking Horse HIOs for not complying with new HPA enforcement rules.
First Olympic Horses Arrive at Greenwich Park
The first horses have arrived at Greenwich Park, setting for the Olympic equestrian events at London 2012.
Identifying and Managing Acute Rhabdomyolysis in Horses
Understanding equine acute rhabdomyolysis can help ensure affected horses receive appropriate veterinary care.
Get Your Computers and Mobile Devices Ready!
We’re three days away from the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympic Games. I’m writing this from the airport, waiting for my British Airways
With Apologies To Rod Serling
The natural habitat of Thoroughbred racing isn’t the Twilight ZoneÑbut sometimes it certainly seems that way. Case on point: Within the span of a few
