Latest News – The Horse
Thoroughbred Race-Day Health Checks
Dr. William Farmer, Racing Veterinarian for the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, demonstrates and describes a race-day health check on location at Churchill Downs.
HBO’s ‘Luck’ Faces New Equine Welfare Complaints
Information provided by a whistle-blower, including emails and memos from the AHA, prompted the complaints.
Know When to Vaccinate Foals for Best Protection
Most vaccination schedules begin when the foal is four to six months old.
Review of Horse Deaths at 2012 Grand National Complete
One BHA official said factors that couldn’t have been forseen or prevented contributed to the horses’ deaths.
New York Attorney General Sues TRF
The complaint alleges that for years the TRF took in far more horses than it could afford to support.
Effects of Food Deprivation on Horses’ Cardiac Function
Research finds withholding a horse’s feed reduced heart rate and increased atrioventricular block frequency.
Celebrating The Horse in Turkmenistan
Kentucky isn’t the only place where horses are celebrated for their speed. In Turkmenistan the Turkmen Racing Horse Festival is a celebration for horsemen of
Being a Racetrack Veterinarian on Kentucky Derby Day
Dr. Foster Northrop, racetrack practitioner and AAEP member, describes the care veterinarians give Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks horses, along with what it’s like to be a Derby horse vet.
Feds Seek Forfeiture of Crundwell Horses
Horse breeder Crundwell was arrested for allegedly stealing more than $53 million from a small Illinois town.
Kentucky Derby 2012: 20 to Start on May 5
Post time for the Derby is 6:24 p.m. EDT. NBC will offer three hours of Derby coverage from 4-7 p.m.
N.M. Governor to USDA: Deny Horse Processing Plant Permit
Gov. Martinez asked the USDA to consider a state’s opposition when deciding whether to approve an application.
Race-Day Drugs, Regulation Discussed by Panel
Furosemide, also known as Salix or Lasix, is the only therapeutic medication widely used on race day.
Equine Gait Abnormalities as a Diagnostic Tool
Some disorders produce gait abnormalities and lamenesses that aid in a quick and accurate diagnosis.
UMD Offers Horse Ownership Week Education Opportunities
The educational opportunities and Responsible Horse Ownership Week take place May 14-20.
DOL Withdraws Proposed Child Labor Rules on Farms
The rule would have effectively barred employees under 16 from working in most agricultural capacities.
Key Veterinary Issues Covered at 2012 FEI Sports Forum
Topics included vet regulations, blood during competition, international movement of horses, and cloning.
