Latest News – The Horse
Arkansas Man Charged in Equine Cruelty Case
The man allegedly tied a horse to a tree for weeks without access to food or water.
Weather’s Effect on Equine Influenza Transmission Studied
Researchers found several links between equine influenza transmission and weather patterns.
Ensuring Horse Trailer Floors Don’t Fail
Sometimes it’s unfortunate that as the author of this blog, I often decide what I would like to focus on for the week based on
Vet Check Frequency for Hallmark Horse Races
Dr. William Farmer, Racetrack Veterinarian for the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, describes the frequency of Derby horse vet checks, along with safeguards once the horses head toward the paddock.
Regulatory Veterinarian Checks in Horse Racing
At the center of vet checks is a close examination for signs of general illness, injury, or lameness.
I’ll Have Another Wins 138th Kentucky Derby
I’ll Have Another ran past a freewheeling Bodemeister in deep stretch to win the May 5 race by 1 1/2 lengths.
Thoroughbred Race-Day Health Checks
Dr. William Farmer, Racing Veterinarian for the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, demonstrates and describes a race-day health check on location at Churchill Downs.
Regulatory Vet Checks at the Kentucky Derby
Dr. William Farmer, Racing Veterinarian for the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, describes the many regulatory veterinary checks designed to ensure a horse is fit to race in the Derby or Oaks.
Effects of Food Deprivation on Horses’ Cardiac Function
Research finds withholding a horse’s feed reduced heart rate and increased atrioventricular block frequency.
New York Attorney General Sues TRF
The complaint alleges that for years the TRF took in far more horses than it could afford to support.
Review of Horse Deaths at 2012 Grand National Complete
One BHA official said factors that couldn’t have been forseen or prevented contributed to the horses’ deaths.
Know When to Vaccinate Foals for Best Protection
Most vaccination schedules begin when the foal is four to six months old.
HBO’s ‘Luck’ Faces New Equine Welfare Complaints
Information provided by a whistle-blower, including emails and memos from the AHA, prompted the complaints.
Celebrating The Horse in Turkmenistan
Kentucky isn’t the only place where horses are celebrated for their speed. In Turkmenistan the Turkmen Racing Horse Festival is a celebration for horsemen of
Being a Racetrack Veterinarian on Kentucky Derby Day
Dr. Foster Northrop, racetrack practitioner and AAEP member, describes the care veterinarians give Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks horses, along with what it’s like to be a Derby horse vet.
Equine Gait Abnormalities as a Diagnostic Tool
Some disorders produce gait abnormalities and lamenesses that aid in a quick and accurate diagnosis.
