Latest News – The Horse
New York Taking Public Comments on Salix Use in Racehorses
Salix is a medication used to prevent exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhaging, also known as bleeding.
Deworming Young Horses
Work with your veterinarian to properly time treatment and avoid perpetuating drug-resistant parasites.
EPM Update
Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) continues to pose diagnostic and treatment challenges.
Besnoitiosis in Donkeys
Besnoitiosis is an emerging infectious disease of donkeys in the United States.
Equine Lameness Detection
Some veterinarians are adding a new tool to their lameness diagnosis arsenal
Compounding Drugs
There are two main types of pharmaceutical drugs: those manufactured by pharmaceutical companies and are FDA approved; and those that are “compounded” by either a licensed veterinarian or pharmacist. In equine medicine, compounded drugs are only considered if a horse needs to be treated with a medication but no FDA-approved formulation is licensed for horses.
Older Horses On Top
As a three-day event rider, I always love when the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event takes place at the Kentucky Horse Park. Each year as I
Horse Gaits: Sound Doesn’t Equal Symmetrical
Research indicates that most sound horses’ movements differ depending on direction of travel on a circle.
Heart Problems Claim Thoroughbred Stallion Dynaformer
Dynaformer was pensioned after suffering an aortic valve rupture the afternoon of April 14 while in his stall.
Authorities Seek Virginia Horse Slasher
Three horses sustained cuts requiring veterinary treatment. None of the wounds appeared life-threatening.
Congress Hears Race-Day Medication Testimony from Industry
The witnesses all told Congress they don’t believe race-day medication has a place in Thoroughbred racing.
Botulism Outbreak Suspected in Maine Horse Deaths
Agricultural authorities believe a botulism outbreak is responsible for the deaths of 23 horses at one farm.
‘War Horse’ Helps OEF Members Support Equine Welfare
The War Horse Welfare Education Fund will receive $10 from each ticked bought by an OEF member.
Bladder, Urachus, and Umbilicus Problems in Neonatal Foals
These issues can be life-threatening if not diagnosed and treated promptly and properly.
Rolex 2012: No Serious Cross-Country Injuries Reported
Parker, the horse vanned off yesterday’s cross-country course, has no serious injuries.
Fox-Pitt Wins at 2012 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event
On Parklane Hawk, William Fox-Pitt won the four-star event for the second time in three years.
