Latest News – The Horse
Inherent Risks
Almost every stateÑall except New York, Maryland, Nevada, and CaliforniaÑhave some sort of equine activity law that in many situations can serve as a defense
Animal Science is Reaching New Horizons
Over the last few months, animal science as a degree has endured some negative publicity, even mocking by bloggers and various websites. How does this
Early Exercise and Career Length in Thoroughbred Racehorses
New research suggests that exercise early in life has a positive effect on musculoskeletal health and may have a positive impact on the future racing careers of Thoroughbreds.
Phelps Media Joins ELCR as Premier Conservation Partner
The Conservation Partners Program is a national membership program of organizations which play a critical role in ELCR’s mission to educate the public about the immediate need to conserve land for equine-related activity.
2012 KER Nutrition Conference Scheduled for May 17-18
Presentation topics include nutritional management of the growing horses and aged horses; feed and nutritional considerations for ponies, drafts, and Miniature Horses; sustainable equine parasite control; and advances in electrolyte supplements.
International Equine Disease Report, Fourth Quarter 2011
Reported included diseases contagious equine metritis, equine influenza, strangles, and equine herpesvirus.
Identifying Genetic Disorders in Equine Embryos
A research team has achieved success rates greater than 97% in identifying genetic disorders in horse embryos. The group is offering the test with the provision that there is still a small chance (<3%) for error.
What You Can Do to Strengthen the Horse Industry
The AHC explains to its members how they can contact their elected officials to speak up about equine issues.
Why Too Much Deworming Can be a Bad Thing
All horses’ health can be compromised by the development of parasite resistance to dewormers.
Horse Owners Urged to Ensure Vaccinations are Up to Date
Unvaccinated horses suffer severely when infected with either WNV or EEE, both transmitted by mosquitoes.
Discipline Managers Appointed for 2014 Alltech WEG
The managers will be working under the leadership of sports director Laurent Cellier.
The Older Horse: An Immunological Perspective
An understanding of how the biology of aging affects the older horse has become increasingly important.
Equine Guelph Launches Horse Safety Website for Kids
Interactive flash activities and videos make learning about safety on the horse easy for young horse lovers.
UK Researcher Studying “Easy-Keeper” Horses
Adams hopes to better understand why EMS occurs and to find a safe and effective way to treat the disease.
Myotonia Discovered in New Forest Ponies
Researchers have discovered a mutation in the New Forest pony’s DNA that can cause this muscular disease.
Breeders’ Cup Revises Medication Rule Violation Policy
The new convicted trainer rule is part of a process to ban illegal substances from Breeders’ Cup races.
