Latest News – The Horse
Proposed Kentucky Race Day Salix Ban Fails
An effort to make Kentucky the first jurisdiction to ban the anti-bleeder medication furosemide for racing purposes failed when the KHRC voted 7-7 not to approve a recommendation that would have phased out the medication over a three-year period.
Mich. State Graduate Student Honored for EIPH Research
Alice Stack, MVB, Dipl. ACVIM, of Michigan State University is researching exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPH) with Fred Derksen, DVM, and Ed Robinson, BVetMed, PhD, MRCVS.
For the Love of Old Horses
Many horse people–from veterinarians to caretakers–will tell you that horses are living longer today than ever before, largely thanks to a combination of improved nutritional
Reward Offered in BLM Mustang Slayings
The BLM is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever is responsible for the fatal shooting of two wild horses discovered dead in the Newland Reservoir area in northeastern Lassen County, Calif.
W.Va. Racing Regulators Allow Action in Slaughter Cases
Revised regulations adopted by the West Virginia Racing Commission (WVRC) would allow the agency to take action against permit holders found to have knowingly sold a horse for slaughter. The regulations also allow for action in cases of horse abuse.
Two Horses Euthanized at 2012 Grand National Steeplechase
Two horses competing in Great Britain’s famed Grand National steeplechase were euthanized after sustaining serious injuries during the race, which was held April 14 at Aintree Racecourse near Liverpool, England.
Arson Ruled Out as Cause of Deadly Illinois Barn Fire
Forty horses were contained in the barn at the time of the blaze. Of those, 18 were killed in fire. The McHenry County Animal Control personnel and volunteers rescued the remaining 22.
Commentary: Epidemiology for Better Horse Health
Equine practitioners are involved in evaluating populations of patients and making judgments on the appropriate course of action based on their own experiences or those of others, all of which culminates in a population-based approach.
Taylorella Genome Sequence Furthers CEM Comprehension
A French research team sequenced the genome of Taylorella equigenitalis, the causative agent of contagious equine metritis (CEM), as well as T. asinigenitalis, a closely related species generally isolated in donkeys.
NBC, USEF Network to Offer 2012 Rolex Kentucky Coverage
Five hours of television broadcast and a live webcast of the entire competition highlight this year’s coverage of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Bridgestone.
Large Animal Rescue Training at NC State, April 20-22
North Carolina State University (NC State) College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) will be hosting a large animal emergency rescue training presented by Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue (TLAER), April 20-22.
Using Epidemiology in Equine Practice
Much of modern epidemiology is concerned with identifying and accounting for bias. Thus, understanding principles of epidemiology is a useful investment of time to make us better interpreters of clinical evidence and thereby better practitioners.
The Evolution of Equine Parasite Control
Veterinarians and horse owners worldwide are now realizing the problems resulting from following the traditional calendar-based deworming protocols for controlling strongyles and ascarids, one researcher says.
Allergic Dermatitis in Horses: A Review
Allergic dermatitis in horses–simply, inflammation of the skin caused by an irritating stimulus–is a common yet often treatable and manageable problem with multiple causes.
Researcher Evaluates Bit, Rein Interaction with Equine Mouth
New biomechanical findings in equitation science might help riders make more informed decisions about equipment use and also could dispel certain myths about bridles, bits, and reins, noted one equitation scientist.
NYRA Challenges N.Y. Times Injury Rate Methodology
The New York Racing Association (NYRA) is challenging the methodology used by The New York Times to determine horse injury rates that were the basis for a front page article published March 25.
