Latest News – The Horse
First Hendra Case of 2012 Confirmed in Queensland
The horse died on Tuesday (Jan. 3) and the positive result for the virus came back late last night (Jan. 4).
California Man Enters Plea in Animal Cruelty Case
Dwight Bennett is facing more than 60 cruelty counts in connection with the alleged neglect of a herd horses.
Thoroughbred Rapid Redux Wins 22nd Straight Race
Rapid Redux has now won a record-setting 22 races in a row, the latest coming Jan. 4 at Laurel Park.
Plea Entered in New York Charity Horse Show Theft Case
A man accused of stealing more than $30,000 from a charity horse show pleaded guilty to felony theft charges.
Tax Changes for Horse Owners Take Effect
Federal legislation did not extend the Section 179 expense deduction or 100% bonus depreciation.
University of Missouri Now Providing MRI for Horses
A high-field MRI machine will be at the MU hospital once or twice monthly, depending on demand.
Cervical Stabilization and S. Neurona Horse Courses Archived
The newest Horse Courses were filmed at the 2011 Advances in Equine Neurological Disease Symposium.
Endocrinopathic Laminitis: An Incomplete Picture
Laminitis stemming from equine metabolic syndrome, Cushing’s, and other hormonal conditions is common.
Splish Splash — Get that Horse Outta the Pool!
Last time, I introduced the issue of horses falling into pools in suburban backyards and mentioned a few of the concerns (especially lack of preventative fencing) that
The Also-Rans
One of the comments to last week’s “Best Of” column asked about interesting topics that didn’t make the Top Five of 2011. With one exception,
Laminitis 2011 Conference
Through a series of scientific, practical, and owner-oriented programs, presenters covered issues such as lameness detection, pain management, shoeing strategies, and treatment methods.
Breathing Easy Key to Equine Performance and Health
The respiratory system can be a major cause of poor performance or premature retirement from competition.
Gelding Clinic to be Held in Kentucky March 10
The Kentucky Horse Park (KHP), located in Lexington, Ky., will play host to a free gelding clinic on March 10.
Indiana Authorities Probe Horse Shooting
Authorities in Marshall County are seeking whoever is responsible for shooting and killing a foal last month.
Former Mustang Trainer Released on Parole
Meduna was convicted on 145 animal cruelty charges involving the mistreatment of BLM mustangs.
Seasonal Effects on Texas Cushing’s Test Results (AAEP 2011)
Season variations in ACTH levels are found in some geographic areas, while no changes take place in others.
