Latest News – The Horse
Changes Being Made to England’s Grand National Course
Several changes will be made to Aintree Racecourse’s steeplechase track prior to the 2012 Grand National.
Przewalski Horse Numbers Dwindling near Chernobyl
Herds of Przewalski horses in the Chernobyl disaster area are dwindling, possibly due to human predation.
Nutramax Laboratories Joins AAEP Educational Partner Program
The AAEP has added Nutramax Laboratories Inc., to its Educational Partner Program.
Colic in Horses: When is Surgery Necessary?
What factors do veterinarians look for when deciding whether to refer a horse to a hospital for colic surgery?
Texas Horse Deaths Investigated
Texas authorities are investigating who is responsible for the care of nine horses discovered dead last week.
Arkansas Man Charged in Dehydrated Horse Deaths
An Arkansas man faces animal cruelty charges for allegedly neglecting two horses discovered dead on his farm.
Jockey Club Goal: ‘Medication-Free’ Horse Racing
The Jockey Club reiterated its calls for a ban of Salix but made it clear it wants medication-free racing.
FEI, OIE to Host International Movement of Horses Conference
The October 24 conference will focus on modernizing international movement of horses in South America.
Supporting Limb Laminitis: Prevention is the Best Treatment
Supporting limb laminitis is a sometimes fatal condition that develops as the result of another injury.
Miami Animal Import Center Holds Large Animal Rescue Meeting
The Miami Animal Import Center played host to a recent meeting that reviewed equine airplane rescue protocol.
Commentary: Thoroughbred Owner Sounds Off on Salix
BloodHorse.com’s Jason Shandler caught up with Mike Repole to get his opinion on the current Salix debate.
Stem Cell Homing: What Happens Post-Injection?
Researchers examine what stem cells do once inside the horse’s body and whether they stay where they’re put.
Tickets On Sale for Rock To Ride
Tickets are now on sale for Rock To Ride presented by Alpha Natural Resources at HorseAidLive.org.
Mongolian Horse Genome Sequenced
Researchers from Inner Mongolia Agricultural University and BGI have sequenced the Mongolian horse genome.
Equine Veterinarians Most Likely to Contract MRSA
Equine veterinarians are 23 times more likely to contract antibiotic-resistant bacteria than horse owners.
More Than 200 Horses Seized from Texas Holding Area
More than 200 allegedly maltreated horses are in law enforcement authorities’ custody after being seized.
