Latest News – The Horse
Retirement Home Sought for Thoroughbred Rapid Redux
The horse tied the record for most wins in a year and broke the U.S. record for consecutive wins.
Former Olympian Facing Animal Cruelty Charges
Gwen Stockebrand was charged in connection with the alleged maltreatment of a 28-year-old Thoroughbred mare.
Atypical Myopathy: 100+ Cases Diagnosed Worldwide in 2011
France and Great Britain each logged 34 cases in 2011, while just four cases were diagnosed in North America.
Hormone Therapy Table Topic (AAEP 2011)
Topics discussed included induction of ovulation, estrus behavior, and suppression in the performance horse.
Economics of Round Bale Feeders Examined
Several round-bale feeders are available, but how well do they prevent hay waste? And are they cost-effective?
AQHA Equine Health, Welfare Subcommittee Releases Statement
The Equine Health, Welfare, Integrity, and Research Subcommittee released a statement on welfare in racing.
Prepurchase Examination Table Topic (AAEP 2011)
The main topic discussed was the importance of open communication between the veterinarian and the purchaser.
MHIB Awards Grants to Equestrian Groups Totaling $21,441
Therapeutic programs, conservationists, and educational and research programs are among the recipients.
One-Sided Runny Nose: Is Sinusitis to Blame?
Though there are many causes of runny noses in horses, one-sided nasal discharge is often caused by sinusitis.
Florida Horse Death Caused by Panther Attack
Florida authorities have determined that a panther was responsible for the death of a 10-year-old mare.
From Gawky to Grand
Raising a foal isn’t rocket science, but it does require some forethought and planning.
And the Winner Is
I usually wrap up the year for Horses and the Law with a chronological review of what I consider the most important, or interesting, or
Penn State Extension Equine Parasite Seminar Scheduled
The seminar will feature speakers reviewing the life cycles of parasites and explaining how resistance occurs.
Florida Horse Found Butchered
The horse appeared to have been slaughtered at another location before its remains were discarded.
Monitoring and Preventing EPE on Endemic Farms (AAEP 2011)
Researchers are helping horse farms control and detect equine proliferative enteropathy (EPE).
New York Panel Issues Plan for Retired Racehorses
A percentage of revenue from video lottery terminals and purse accounts could go to help retired racehorses.
