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McErlean Appointed to AHC Board
The American Horse Council is pleased to announce that Christopher McErlean, president of the Thoroughbred
NRHA Moves Ahead with Medications Rule
The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Board of Directors recently voted to approve an Animal Welfare
Biosecurity During Horse Events
Biosecurity among show horses has been front page news lately. Summer months are prime time for organized
Adipose-Derived Stem Cells: A Review
Research indicates adipose tissue is a reliable source from which to collect stem cell aspirates in horses.
New Equine Nutrition and Management Consortium at West TAMU
From Canyon, Texas, comes news of a project that can revolutionize the equine nutrition industry. There, West
An Honest Mistake
What is an appropriate penalty for an honest mistake? Should there be a penalty at all? When Marble Cliff went through the 2005 Keeneland Fall
NARHA Gets New Name
The Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH International) is NARHA’s new
Hendra Virus Still Causing Problems in Australia
Twelve horses in Queensland and New South Wales have tested positive for hendra virus since late June.
Regulators to Discuss Race-Day Medication in Thoroughbreds
An Association of Racing Commissioners International (RCI) committee will meet July 26 to hear opinions and
Cardoza and Guthrie Co-Chairs of Congressional Horse Caucus
Congressmen Dennis Cardoza (D-CA) and Brett Guthrie (R-KY) will be the co-chairs of the Congressional Horse
Using Nutrition to Prevent and Manage Equine Disease
Adjusting what a horse consumes can help prevent or squelch some equine ailments.
Poll: Readers Vaccinate Against WNV
TheHorse.com poll: Which West Nile virus vaccine did your veterinarian use this spring?
A Lucky Break
I’m a superstitious person. I’m not the one who panics if a black cat crosses their path (which is a good thing since my parents
Minimize Laminitis Risks
As lush summer grass grows, unfortunately so does your horse’s risk for laminitis.
Understanding Growth Factors in Regenerative Medicine
A better understanding of the growth factors require for tissue healing could enhance stem cells’ efficacy.
A Hivey Horse
My 5-year-old Quarter Horse mare has suddenly started developing hives/welts over the last few months.
