Latest News – The Horse
Input to Canada’s New Equine Code of Practice Needed
The NFACC is renewing the equine care and welfare guidelines and is seeking industry stakeholder input.
When Tornadoes Happen to Horses
This past weekend a spate of tornados hit the Midwest and South, including the heart of Kentucky’s horse country. The random and differential amount of
New Equine Fetal Sex Determination Technique Studied
The team achieved up to a 95% accuracy rate by using mares’ blood plasma to determine fetal gender.
Western Feed, LLC Recalls Kountry Buffet Horse Feed
The recalled Kountry Buffet 14% horse feed could contain monensin sodium, which can be fatal for horses.
AHP Launches Second Equine Industry Survey
American Horse Publications has launched a second industry survey to gauge trends in the U.S. equine industry.
Nonstructural Carb Tolerance in Healthy Horses (AAEP 2011)
“A moderate intake of NSC (30% of total DE) is perfectly fine for non-obese normal horses,” Pagan concluded.
Horse Owners Assess Tornado Damage, Losses
Forty-two confirmed tornadoes tore through Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Ohio on March 2.
Horse Racing Industry in Ontario Under Fire
If slots at racetracks are cut the racing industry will suffer irreparable harm, an industry member said.
Equestrians from 41 Nations Qualify for 2012 London Olympics
Riders from 41 nations have qualified to compete in the equestrian events at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Supporting Limb Laminitis in Casted Horses (AAEP 2011)
Study horses treated with full-limb casts had a fivefold greater risk of developing laminitis.
Equestrian Among 2012 Olympic Hall of Fame Nominees
Among the 18 nominees is William Steinkraus, a member of the U.S. show jumping team at five Olympic Games.
Utah Bill Would Ban Unauthorized Photography on Farms
The bill would forbid photography or videography at agricultural operations without the owner’s permission.
Microstructural Alterations and Navicular Bone Degeneration
Researchers hope to more fully characterize alterations at the microscopic level in diseased navicular bones.
Tipster Gets Cash Reward Connected to HPA Violation Case
The tipster provided information leading to the arrests and convictions of those involved in a soring case.
Mississippi Horse Shootings Probed
Police are seeking whoever is responsible for shooting three horses; two are dead while the other recovers.
Evaluating Horse Feet, Legs, and Gaits (AAEP 2011)
One researcher described how to evaluate horses’ feet, legs, and gaits for potential soundness or lameness.
