Latest News – The Horse
Thoroughbred Trainers Criticize Breeders’ Cup Salix Ban
Furosemide has been banned from this year’s Breeders’ Cup juvenile races.
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Amicus Brief Filed in HPA Penalty Case
The amicus brief asks a court to uphold USDA regulations requiring minimum penalties for HPA violators.
Advances in Equine Ophthalmology
Treatment and research breakthroughs help to wage the war against equine vision problems.
Conditioning Joint Cartilage through Early Exercise
Exercising foals helps condition articular cartilage and delay future joint disorders, one veterinarian says.
2012 Laminitis Conference: Making Meds Palatable
Dr. Nora Grenager answers a reader’s question about making medications more palatable for laminitic horses on restricted diets from the 2012 International Equine Conference on Laminitis and Diseases of the Foot.
Supplementing Wisely
Assess your horse’s overall diet, nutrient needs, health status, and workload before supplementing him.
Final Breeders’ Cup Contenders Arrive in California
The final contingent of Breeders’ Cup runners arrived at Santa Anita Park Oct. 31 after Hurricane Sandy.
Hurricane Sandy Impacts Racetracks in Northeast
Some tracks across the Northeast suffered some damage and power outages as a result of Hurricane Sandy.
Caring for the Blind Horse
Most horses adapt well to vision loss but still require special management in a safe environment.
Equine Hendra Virus Vaccine Launched in Australia
The long-awaited vaccine will be available for horse owners through their veterinarians.
Mares and Hormones
Estrous cycles and certain disease processes can affect mares’ reproductive hormones.
NYTHA Contributes $10,000 to Thoroughbred Aftercare
The donation was made via the Breeders’ Cup’s new “Text to Donate” to Thoroughbred aftercare campaign.
Equine Performance and Psychological Factors Linked
Paying attention to horses’ psychological factors is key to ensuring success in work and mental well-being.
2012 AAEP Conference Preview
More than 6,000 equine veterinarians, students, technicians, trade show exhibitors, and guests will gather Dec. 1-5 for the 2012 American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) convention in Anaheim, Calif. Here’s a preview of the presentations.
Colorado Vesicular Stomatitis Quarantines Released
The quarantines were imposed when two cases of VS were confirmed in Colorado earlier this year.
