Latest News – The Horse
Police Investigate Horse Hair Theft
Massachusetts authorities are seeking whoever is responsible for cutting hair from two Cape Cod horses’ tails.
Officials Say Horse Racing Drug Report Dispels Criticism
Officials: Report that shows 99.5% of samples tested “clean” in 2010 dispels claims that racing is drug-ridden
Muscle Power Horse Course Archived
The latest Horse Course, “Muscle Power: Muscle Mass in Growing, Athletic Horses,” is now available to view.
UK Part of Neogen’s Animal Safety Success
Neogen’s Kentucky roots date back 20 years to when the company became interested in technology developed by UK
Weed of the Month: Spiny Pigweed
Spiny pigweed control is accomplished easily by applying herbicides to plants shorter than 12 inches tall.
Muscle Power: Muscle Mass in Growing Equine Athletes
Discussion of the management of muscle mass in growing athletic horses and in aging horses, includes dietary considerations such as protein and “muscle-building” supplements, by Dr. Kristine Urschel of the University of Kentucky.
Creating a Horse Quarantine
Here are the steps to take when introducing a new horse to your farm, and to reduce disease spread within your herd.
Waterman Named Arizona Racing Medications, Welfare Adviser
Scot Waterman, DVM, is the first animal medication and welfare adviser for the Arizona Department of Racing.
Zenyatta owners Jerry and Ann Moss to Speak at UK
Jerry and Ann Moss, owners of Zenyatta, will speak at the University of Kentucky on Sept. 14 at 6:00 p.m.
TAHC Responds to Raging Wildfires Across Texas
The wildfires across the state of Texas have necessitated assistance from the Texas Animal Heath Commission.
Dutch Girl Contracts MRSA from Friesian Foal, Recovers
A Dutch girl recovered after having supposedly acquired an antibiotic-resistant staph infection from her foal.
Hepatic Lipidosis in Horses
Hepatic lipidosis (fat deposits in the liver) proves fatal for 40% and 80% of affected ponies and horses.
Hagyard to Partner With NTRA Alliance
Hagyard Equine Medical Institute will participate in this year’s NTRA Professional Education Seminar.
Soil Scientist Works to Preserve Early Equine History
African Americans played a major role in Kentucky’s early equine history as jockeys, trainers, and grooms.
NYPD Mounted Unit Gets 9/11 Anniversary Duty
The equine members of the New York City Police Department’s (NYPD) Mounted Unit weren’t called to duty when terrorists attacked the city on Sept. 11, 2001, but the horses and their human partners will be in evidence on Sunday when New York marks …
NYPD Mounted Unit Gets 9/11 Anniversary Duty
The New York City Police Department mounted unit will be called upon to observe the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
