Latest News – The Horse
Equine Sarcoids Chromosomal Regions Identified
A team of researchers has successfully located chromosomal regions associated with equine sarcoids.
Michigan Horse Tests Positive for Equine Infectious Anemia
Officials in Michigan confirmed Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) in a 17-year old grade mare.
EHV-1 Confirmed in Northern Indiana Horse
A Lake County, Ind., boarding facility was quarantined after an equine resident tested positive for EHV-1.
Association Suspends TWH Trainer McConnell’s License
The Walking Horse Trainers Association voted to suspend Jackie McConnell’s training license May 17.
Minnesota Makes Racehorse Drug Threshold Changes
The new guidelines will be “based on the latest science, testing technology, and veterinarian expertise.”
Ag-Gag Update
A clandestine video showing Tennessee Walking Horses being tortured in the guise of “training” was released to the public by the Humane Society of the
Sacred Senior Schoolmasters
Not every senior horse is a schoolmaster, and not every schoolmaster is a senior horse. But in many cases seniors and schoolmasters are one in
Health Conditions in Older Foals
Understanding ailments older foals can develop and treatment options increases the patient’s survival chances.
Smuggled Horses Found in West Texas Infected with EP
All 10 of the seized adult horses tested positive for equine piroplasmosis (EP).
I’ll Have Another Arrives at Belmont Park
The Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner is on track to run in the Belmont Stakes June 9.
Riders Set to Compete in 2012 Paralympics in London
Riders from 26 nations have qualified to participate in equestrian events during the 2012 London Paralympics.
Gluck Center Reproductive Health Faculty to Speak at WCERS
The West Coast Equine Reproduction Symposium IV will be held Nov. 27-29 in Buellton, Calif.
World Vets and Innovacyn Team Up to Help Working Donkeys
Veterinarians will provide veterinary care for working donkeys in Arusha, Tanzania.
Selenium and Vitamin E to Alleviate Signs of Tying Up
Selenium and vitamin E work together to alleviate muscle damage and signs of tying up in horses.
Equine Chiropractor Asset to Kentucky Derby Winner’s Team
Larry Jones has been a looming presence on the backside of Pimlico Race Course during Preakness week.
Thoroughbred Rapid Redux Retired
Thoroughbred Rapid Redux retired
