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Louisiana Youths Charged in Horse Thefts
Two juveniles are facing charges for allegedly stealing seven horses from a Louisiana animal control shelter.
Ask the Vet LIVE: Complementary Therapies
TheHorse.com presents a free Ask the Vet LIVE online Q&A about Complementary Therapies on Wednesday, Oct. 26.
Shoot First, Ask Questions Later
A loose horse on the highway is an obvious threat to vehicular traffic, but how do you deal with it? Catch the horse? Open a
Parasite Study: Winning With Worms
Dr. Martin Nielsen of the University of Kentucky describes the take-home messages from a recently published study that found winning Standardbred racehorses had significant worm burdens–even more than some horses that did not perform as well.
Fact Sheet: Feeding Performance Horses
Small errors in feeding can make a big difference in competitive horses’ performance. This fact sheet reviews athletic horses’ nutritional needs and describes how to determine if your feeding program is working.
Common Hoof Problems
Healthy hooves are paramount to a horse’s soundness. This fact sheet lists some common hoof problems, such as hoof abscesses, quarter cracks, bruises, navicular syndrome, underrun heels, and thrush, and how to identify, manage and prevent them.
Insect Control
Reduce your horse farm’s fly and mosquito populations by eliminating insect breeding areas and using pest control strategies, such as insecticides, biological controls, and good hygiene.
Owners of Stray Caddo Parish, La., Horses Sought
Louisiana authorities are seeking the owners of three horses discovered wandering in Caddo Parish on Monday.
Rutgers Webinar Series Focuses on Disaster Management
In response to Hurricane Irene the webinar series will focus on “Disaster Preparation and Recovery.
Life At Ten Incident Leads to New Veterinary Policies
New policies regarding veterinarians’, stewards’, and other officials’ race day roles have been introduced.
Nevada Agricultural Authorities to Reduce Stray Herd
Stray horses from a private range in Northern Nevada likely will be relocated to a correctional facility.
Ergot Alkaloids’ Effects on Colts and Stallions
Preliminary research showed that ergot alkaloids had minimal effects on stallions’ and colts’ fertility.
Royal Blue Boon, First Commercially Cloned Horse, Dies
The blue roan Quarter Horse mare died last week in Weatherford, Texas, at the age of 31.
New Clenbuterol Regulations at Los Alamitos Race Course
The new regulations were prompted by increased use of the substance as a replacement for anabolic steroids.
Suspended Trainer Dutrow Granted 30-Day Stay of Action
A judge granted the trainer a 30-day stay of action after officials suspended his license for 10 years.
Hendra Virus: Latest Confirmed Case Brings 2011 Total to 23
Another Australia horse has tested positive for hendra virus, bringing the nation’s 2011 total to 23 cases.
