Latest News – The Horse
Equine Genetics 101: Genetic Concepts and Applications
Learn about the basics of equine genetics and the different applications they have in equine performance.
Additional Tennessee Horses Confirmed Positive for EHV-1
Five additional horses at the index case’s home premises have tested positive for EHV-1 and are being treated.
New York County Ponders Cruelty Offender Registry
Convicted animal cruelty offenders would be required to register with an offender registry under a new bill.
Bill would Amend HPA to Include Slaughter Ban
The transport, purchase, possession, or sale of horses for slaughter would be banned if the bill is passed.
AAEP Releases Performance Horse Treatment Guidelines
The AAEP released guidelines for veterinarians treating horses competing in athletic events other than racing.
A (Patriotic) Day at the Races
The tenth anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks was observed in an unsuspecting–and completely unplanned–manner at one New York racetrack. According to an article
Horse Adoption/Rescue
How can you find the right horse to rescue or adopt? Our experts offer advice about rehomed horses.
FAA Investigates Mustang Gather Flyover Incident
Colorado officials are looking into an incident involving a small plane that interrupted a BLM mustang gather.
Risk Factors for Elimination During Endurance Rides Examined
Researchers examined which factors–such as lameness–prompt endurance horses’ elimination from competition.
AAEP Names Thomas Hoyme, DVM, August Good Works Honoree
Hoyme provides low-cost health services and helps make “difficult decisions” for True Innocents Equine Rescue.
Gluck Center Researchers Synthesize ITPP for UPenn
Gluck Center researchers have synthesized a certified reference standard for ITPP testing at UPenn’s request.
Eyes Wide Open
A reader wanted more information about the line I drew between animal welfare and animal rights. It’s a somewhat arbitrary distinction that turns on my
UT EHV-1: No New Cases; Informational Forum Scheduled
No new EHV-1 cases have been confirmed at UT. The informational forum will take place Sept. 21 at 7:00 p.m.
Judge Backs Pharmacy in Veterinary Drug Compounding Case
The FDA can’t prevent Franck’s Compounding Laboratory from producing and selling compounded veterinary drugs.
Thoroughbred Sire Awesome Again Returns to Adena Springs
Awesome Again returned home after undergoing colic surgery Sept. 13 at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital.
New Bolton Center Free Lecture on Botulism and Horses
On Oct. 4, the New Bolton Center will present “BoTox: Good for Your Wrinkles, Not Good for Your Horse.”
