Latest News – The Horse
Hendra Vaccine Offers Hope for Australian Horse Owners
One scientist said the high number of hendra cases reported in 2011 emphasized the need for a vaccine.
Thoroughbred Trainer O’Neill Suspended in TCO2 Violation
O’Neill was penalized under a rule than holds the trainer to be the absolute insurer of his horses’ condition.
Heated Debate Over Potential Hot Branding Ban in Germany
If the proposal passes German horse breeders will no longer be allowed to brand their horses with a hot iron.
Ky. Thoroughbred Farms Take Part in L. intracellularis Study
The study on Lawsonia intracellularis involves 14 Thoroughbred farms and 600 Thoroughbreds in Kentucky.
New Horseman’s Card Supports Equine Research
Every time a cardholder uses his or her card, the Gluck Center receives a donation.
Schneiderman Pushing Ahead in TRF Lawsuit
In state court filings Schneiderman accused the foundation of a pattern of equine abuse stretching nationwide.
TWH Celebration Directors Deliver Lifetime Ban for McConnell
Under the ban, McConnell and any horse in his care are banned from entering Celebration grounds.
Sarcocystis Neurona Genome Project Almost Complete
S. neurona causes the neurologic disease EPM. A fully sequenced genome will provide a resource for virulence factor and S. neurona antigen characterization, which could lead to new immunizations or therapeutics against the parasite.
Joint Disease and Cartilage Repair in Horses
Joint disease is a common lameness cause and a primary reason why many horses’ athletic careers end.
Western Kentucky Equine Field Day Scheduled for June 5
The field day will take place June 5, 2012, from 4-8 p.m. CDT at Darling 888 Ranch, located in Princeton, Ky.
Cloning and Embryo Transfer Legal Issues
The legality of cloning and embryo transfer in horses were discussed at a recent equine law convention.
TWH Trainer McConnell Pleads Guilty to Soring Charge
On May 22 Jackie McConnell pleaded guilty to conspiring to violate the HPA in various ways.
FEI Issues Decisions in Saudi Controlled Medication Cases
Two Saudi show jumping horses tested positive to for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at competitions.
Fourth Annual UK Equine Farm and Facilities Expo Scheduled
UK’s Ag Equine Programs will host an Equine Farm and Facilities Expo Thursday, May 31, 2012, from 4-8 p.m. EDT
Kentucky Horse Council Celebrates 40th Anniversary
The KHC addresses the growth of horse ownership, supports equine businesses, and advocates for at-risk horses.
On Horse Sitting and Manure Surprises
As a relatively unencumbered (currently no pets, and a house in suburbia) horsewoman, I find myself farm sitting regularly. I enjoy taking care of someone
