Latest News – The Horse
New York Revises Bute Administration Rule for Racehorses
New York is returning to a standard banning the use of Bute in horses in the 48 hours leading up to a race.
Next Vet: Spring 2012
In the March 2012 edition of NextVet learn how to balance life and profession, how to land the best externship, the dangers of compounding drugs, and what to do during summer break to make yourself more marketable to future employers.
Weight Gain Challenges in Horses
A reader is concerned about her 24-year-old easy keeper’s weight loss and sudden difficulty keeping weight on.
Ringworm Treatment
I am almost 100% sure my 5-month-old weanling has ringworm. It is winter here, so it is very hard to shampoo h
Transitions and Change
As the new digital editor/producer for TheHorse.com, I’ve recently spent a bit of time thinking about transition. The past few months have brought a lot
Intravenous PBZ Dosing in Horses (AAEP 2011)
One researcher concluded that when dosing PBZ in the horse, “More is not better. Less is less effective.”
Rabies Confirmed in Two Middle Tennessee Horses
The horses from Rutherford and Marshall counties died last month and this month, respectively.
AQHA to Offer Coat Color Tests
The coat color genetic tests include a panel test, individual color tests, and gray zygosity test.
Plea Entered in Maryland Arabian Horse Case
Marsha Parkinson has pleaded no contest to 10 of 133 animal cruelty charges for alleged horse neglect.
Merck Unveils Websites to Help Owners Understand EPM, WNV
To help owners stay on top of EPM and WNV, Merck Animal Health has developed two new comprehensive websites.
Fresh Start
The Internal Revenue Service is not noted for charity toward miscreants whose tax returns are, shall we say, creative. It was tax evasion, after all,
Acupuncture and Managing Pain in Horses (AAEP 2011)
Clinical trials still yield a mixed bag of results for acupuncture’s efficacy in treating equine ailments.
Georgia Farm Operator Charged
Rebecca Bannister is facing cruelty charges in connection with the alleged maltreatment of nearly 100 horses.
ASPCA Grants More Than $1.5 Million to Equine Groups in 2011
The ASPCA provided $1,682,352 in the form of 183 grants to support equine rescue groups in 38 states in 2011.
Breeders’ Cup 2012: No Change in Medication Policy
Breeders’ Cup Ltd. upheld a ban on race-day medications for 2-year-olds at the 2012 World Championships.
Trio Sentenced in Horse Soring Case
The three were charged with violating the HPA by applying soring practices to horses and falsifying forms.
