Latest News – The Horse
Kentucky Hay Yields Down
Lower yields are due to a variety of reasons and depend on the type of hay produced and the producer’s loc
Ticks Emerging Earlier than Normal
Ticks typically begin to appear in late spring and early summer, but were reported weeks earlier this year.
Ky. Thoroughbred Farms Take Part in L. intracellularis Study
The study on Lawsonia intracellularis involves 14 Thoroughbred farms and 600 Thoroughbreds in Kentucky.
Sarcocystis Neurona Genome Project Almost Complete
S. neurona causes the neurologic disease EPM. A fully sequenced genome will provide a resource for virulence factor and S. neurona antigen characterization, which could lead to new immunizations or therapeutics against the parasite.
TWH Celebration Directors Deliver Lifetime Ban for McConnell
Under the ban, McConnell and any horse in his care are banned from entering Celebration grounds.
Schneiderman Pushing Ahead in TRF Lawsuit
In state court filings Schneiderman accused the foundation of a pattern of equine abuse stretching nationwide.
New Horseman’s Card Supports Equine Research
Every time a cardholder uses his or her card, the Gluck Center receives a donation.
Joint Disease and Cartilage Repair in Horses
Joint disease is a common lameness cause and a primary reason why many horses’ athletic careers end.
On Horse Sitting and Manure Surprises
As a relatively unencumbered (currently no pets, and a house in suburbia) horsewoman, I find myself farm sitting regularly. I enjoy taking care of someone
Kentucky Horse Council Celebrates 40th Anniversary
The KHC addresses the growth of horse ownership, supports equine businesses, and advocates for at-risk horses.
Fourth Annual UK Equine Farm and Facilities Expo Scheduled
UK’s Ag Equine Programs will host an Equine Farm and Facilities Expo Thursday, May 31, 2012, from 4-8 p.m. EDT
FEI Issues Decisions in Saudi Controlled Medication Cases
Two Saudi show jumping horses tested positive to for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at competitions.
TWH Trainer McConnell Pleads Guilty to Soring Charge
On May 22 Jackie McConnell pleaded guilty to conspiring to violate the HPA in various ways.
Cloning and Embryo Transfer Legal Issues
The legality of cloning and embryo transfer in horses were discussed at a recent equine law convention.
Western Kentucky Equine Field Day Scheduled for June 5
The field day will take place June 5, 2012, from 4-8 p.m. CDT at Darling 888 Ranch, located in Princeton, Ky.
Ag-Gag Update
A clandestine video showing Tennessee Walking Horses being tortured in the guise of “training” was released to the public by the Humane Society of the
