Latest News – The Horse
Myostatin Gene in Thoroughbreds: Further Research Completed
Researchers are working to understand the link between the myostatin gene and Thoroughbreds’ racing potential.
Wild Horse Sanctuary to Host Open House
The Wild Horse Sanctuary’s annual open house will take place Aug. 20 from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m.
New Mexico Horse Tests Positive for Rabies
An unvaccinated Eddy County, New Mexico horse has tested positive for rabies.
Speaker to Discuss ‘World-Class Service’ at AAEP Convention
Speaker Dennis Snow will guide practitioners in achieving service excellence during his Nov. 19 presentation.
Purchasing Used Tack & Equipment
The purchase of good, used tack can be an economical alternative to purchasing new tack and equipment.
Standardbred Retirement Foundation Announces Win*Win Program
The SRF announced a program to allow Standardbred owners to share in racehorses’ earnings with horses in need.
West Nile Virus Confirmed in Texas Horses
The 2011 mosquito-borne disease season is in full swing as two Texas horses have tested positive for WNV.
Three New Hendra Cases, 19 Total, Confirmed in Australia
Three new cases of hendra virus were confirmed Aug. 17 in New South Wales, bringing the national total to 19.
The Effect of Training Partners on Social Separation
Researchers examined if using a herdmate as a training partner for a young horse beneficial in the long run.
AVMA Supports National Animal Disease Traceability Program
The AVMA applauds the release of the USDA-APHIS proposed rule on animal disease tracibility.
Gastric Ulcers and the Performance Horse
Recent studies show that gastric ulcers occur in a surprisingly high percentage of performance horses.
Sixth Case of Hendra Virus Diagnosed in New South Wales
A sixth horse tested positive for hendra virus in Australia, bringing the total to 16 confirmed cases.
Warrant Issued in Texas Horse Deaths
Texas authorities have obtained an arrest warrant for the caretaker of nine horses that died last week.
Is Your Horse’s Bit Harmful to His Mouth?
The results of a recent study suggest that bits could cause bone spurs and dental damage in some horses.
Whose Credit, Whose Blame?
The romantic image of the horse is well-ingrained in our culture.
UC Davis to Host Equine Practitioners Seminar
UC Davis has scheduled the Third Annual Practitioners Seminar for October 2 beginning at 8:30 a.m.
