Latest News – The Horse
Hay Shortage Hits Texas
As Texas battles extreme drought, horse owners struggle to get their hands on enough hay for their horses.
RMTC: Tighten Salix Rules, Ban Adjunct Drugs
The RMTC will continue to study a pilot program proposal to ban the use of Salix in 2-year-old Thoroughbreds.
Neurologic EHV-1: An Overview
The neurologic form of EHV-1 is highly contagious in horses and multiplies within its host very rapidly.
Trailer Safety Q&A
Dr. Rebecca Gimenez answers questions on horse trailer safety.
Horse Tests Positive for EEE in New York State
New York has confirmed its first case of EEE in an Oneida County horse for the year.
Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis: Past and Present
EPM still frustrates horse owners and veterinarians as one of the most common neurologic diseases in horses.
Lightning Blamed for Deadly Connecticut Barn Fire
Fire officials in Haddam, Conn., blame lightning for a fire that resulted in the death of one horse August 1.
Learning the Hard Way
This week I found two stories of horses being discovered in the strangest places. One was found in their owner’s basement, and the other was
KHRC Review of Medications in Horse Racing Begins
The KHRC has begun reviewing and revising the state’s horse racing medication regulations.
KHRC Drug Testing Changes Showing Benefits
The KHRC’s new laboratory choice and decision to revamp testing protocol are yielding positive results.
Gastrointestinal Problems in the Foal
Meconium impaction, ulcers, diarrhea, and other GI problems can arise in foals.
BLM to Revise Wyoming Mustang Gather Plan
The BLM has withdrawn a mustang gather plan that would have created minimally producing wild horse herds.
Second Horse Dies at Cheyenne Frontier Days
A mare used in the Wild Horse Race at the Cheyenne Frontier Days died Saturday after sustaining a neck injury.
Grass-Roots Parasite Control
Anthelmintic resistance is recognized globally as a serious problem in the control of equine internal parasites.
Conformation and Limb Deformities in Horses
Learn about leg conformation and angular, flexural, and rotational limb deformities in horses such as bow legs, knock knees, and club feet, and when to call the vet about these problems with Dr. Christy Corp-Minamiji of Davis, Calif.
Healthy, Safe Trailering
Learn how to ensure your horse arrives safely and legally at your destination.
