Latest News – The Horse
Understanding Breeding Soundness Exams for Mares
One researcher explained that the purpose a breeding soundness exam is to determine the probability of a mare conceiving and carrying a foal, and determining the cause(s) of sub- or infertility.
Horse Industry Impacted by Changes to H-2B Visa Program
The H-2B program is used by members of the horse industry, principally horse trainers and owners who cannot find American workers to fill semi-skilled jobs at racetracks, horse shows, fairs, and in similar non-agricultural activities.
Tennessee Horse Processing Bill Stalled
Tennessee legislation intended to facilitate private sector horse processing development in that state has been put on hold by its sponsor.
Governor Against N.M. Horse Processing Plant Inspections
While the owner of a New Mexico meat processing plant awaits USDA approval to begin processing horses for human consumption, that state’s governor says she will ask the agency to deny placement of federal inspectors at the plant.
Atlantic Veterinary College Purchases Veterinary CT Scanner
The University of Prince Edward Island’s Atlantic Veterinary College has purchased a computed tomography (CT) scanner for use in both large and small animals, including horses.
Ethical Dilemma
It’s an ethical question, not a legal one, and I want your opinion. What do the Grand National Steeplechase and a weekly New York Times
Ultrasound Beats X Rays for Identifying Articular Lesions
Researchers reviewed records of 432 lesions in 254 joints on 137 horses and identified 83% of the lesions via ultrasonography and identified only 62.2% of the lesions using radiography.
ASPCA Grants $100,000 to Wild Horse Fertility Control
The ASPCA announced a $100,000 grant to the Science and Conservation Center in Billings, Mont., to construct the Henry Bergh Training Annex to train professionals in administering fertility control to wild horses.
Neglect Charges Dismissed Against Oregon Horse Breeder
The District Attorney in Wallowa County, Ore., has dismissed charges against a breeder of Portuguese Lusitano and Andalusian horses accused last year of maltreating more than 100 horses at her farm.
Proposed Kentucky Race Day Salix Ban Fails
An effort to make Kentucky the first jurisdiction to ban the anti-bleeder medication furosemide for racing purposes failed when the KHRC voted 7-7 not to approve a recommendation that would have phased out the medication over a three-year period.
Mich. State Graduate Student Honored for EIPH Research
Alice Stack, MVB, Dipl. ACVIM, of Michigan State University is researching exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPH) with Fred Derksen, DVM, and Ed Robinson, BVetMed, PhD, MRCVS.
For the Love of Old Horses
Many horse people–from veterinarians to caretakers–will tell you that horses are living longer today than ever before, largely thanks to a combination of improved nutritional
Reward Offered in BLM Mustang Slayings
The BLM is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever is responsible for the fatal shooting of two wild horses discovered dead in the Newland Reservoir area in northeastern Lassen County, Calif.
W.Va. Racing Regulators Allow Action in Slaughter Cases
Revised regulations adopted by the West Virginia Racing Commission (WVRC) would allow the agency to take action against permit holders found to have knowingly sold a horse for slaughter. The regulations also allow for action in cases of horse abuse.
Two Horses Euthanized at 2012 Grand National Steeplechase
Two horses competing in Great Britain’s famed Grand National steeplechase were euthanized after sustaining serious injuries during the race, which was held April 14 at Aintree Racecourse near Liverpool, England.
Arson Ruled Out as Cause of Deadly Illinois Barn Fire
Forty horses were contained in the barn at the time of the blaze. Of those, 18 were killed in fire. The McHenry County Animal Control personnel and volunteers rescued the remaining 22.
