Latest News – The Horse
University of Missouri Now Providing MRI for Horses
A high-field MRI machine will be at the MU hospital once or twice monthly, depending on demand.
Tax Changes for Horse Owners Take Effect
Federal legislation did not extend the Section 179 expense deduction or 100% bonus depreciation.
Plea Entered in New York Charity Horse Show Theft Case
A man accused of stealing more than $30,000 from a charity horse show pleaded guilty to felony theft charges.
Thoroughbred Rapid Redux Wins 22nd Straight Race
Rapid Redux has now won a record-setting 22 races in a row, the latest coming Jan. 4 at Laurel Park.
Splish Splash — Get that Horse Outta the Pool!
Last time, I introduced the issue of horses falling into pools in suburban backyards and mentioned a few of the concerns (especially lack of preventative fencing) that
The Also-Rans
One of the comments to last week’s “Best Of” column asked about interesting topics that didn’t make the Top Five of 2011. With one exception,
Seasonal Effects on Texas Cushing’s Test Results (AAEP 2011)
Season variations in ACTH levels are found in some geographic areas, while no changes take place in others.
Former Mustang Trainer Released on Parole
Meduna was convicted on 145 animal cruelty charges involving the mistreatment of BLM mustangs.
Indiana Authorities Probe Horse Shooting
Authorities in Marshall County are seeking whoever is responsible for shooting and killing a foal last month.
Gelding Clinic to be Held in Kentucky March 10
The Kentucky Horse Park (KHP), located in Lexington, Ky., will play host to a free gelding clinic on March 10.
Breathing Easy Key to Equine Performance and Health
The respiratory system can be a major cause of poor performance or premature retirement from competition.
Laminitis 2011 Conference
Through a series of scientific, practical, and owner-oriented programs, presenters covered issues such as lameness detection, pain management, shoeing strategies, and treatment methods.
Four New Medication Detection Times Announced by BHA
The British Horseracing Authority announced in late 2011 four new detection times for common medications.
Leguillette’s Papers Selected as Clinically Relevant at AAEP
The University of Calgary assistant professor wrote two papers presented in the Kester News Hour.
Respiratory Diseases Table Topic (AAEP 2011)
Topics covered included pleuropneumonia, equine multinodular pulmonary fibrosis, and lower airway inflammation
Californian Facing Multiple Animal Cruelty Charges
A California man is facing felony animal cruelty charges for the alleged neglect of 32 horses and a donkey.
