Latest News – The Horse
Practical Biosecurity for Horse Farms
Farm owners can take steps to minimize the introduction and spread of infectious equine diseases.
Feeding Minis, Ponies, Draft Horses, Mules, and Donkeys
Feeding draft horses, miniature horses, ponies, mules, and donkeys requires special some considerations.
University of Guelph Opens New Equine Health Care Facility
Services available include lameness evaluation and treatment, reproduction, diagnostic imaging, and more.
Ky. Vets Develop Plan to Identify At-Risk Racehorses
Regulatory veterinarians implemented new protocol after an increase in the number of racing injuries in May.
Equine Reproductive Tract Bacteria Studied
One study showed bacteria on stallions’ external genitalia do not appear to affect stallion or mare fertility.
I’ll Have Another Trainer O’Neill to Fight 45-Day Suspension
The CHRB handed down the suspension after a horse in O’Neill’s care was found to have an elevated TCO2 level.
Potomac Horse Fever: To Vaccinate or Not?
Your veterinarian will be able to help determine if your horse is at-risk of contracting PHF.
Foreign Organizations Back Ky. Salix Phase-Out
The International Federation of Horseracing Authorities and the Hong Konj Jockey club support the decision.
Equine Parasite Control Horse Course Archived
Equine parasite-control case studies and practical parasite control recommendations are discussed.
Scientists See Spots on Prehistoric Horses
Using the LP allele for reference, researchers determined some prehistoric horses had spots like Appaloosas.
Three of My Favorite Things
“When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life.” So goes the famous quote by the eighteenth-century author Samuel Johnson, and it’s
Lessons from Disaster
In late August and early September 2005, news networks depicted the widespread devastation and despair Hurricane Katrina had caused in scenes resembling those you might
AQHA Seeking Veterinarians for 2012 World Shows
The AQHA is seeking bids from veterinarians interested in being the official veterinarian at 2012 world shows.
CSU Vets, Students Helping Horses Affected by Colo. Wildfire
CSU staff and students have examined and/or treated about 150 horses displaced by the wildfire so far.
AVMA, AAEP Call for Ban on Action Devices for Tenn. Walkers
The groups want a ban on action devices and performance packages for training and showing Tennessee Walkers.
Industry Responds to Ky. Approval of Race-Day Salix Ban
Kentucky horsemen, after the vote, said they intend to lobby lawmakers to oppose the regulation.
