Latest News – The Horse
New York Man Charged in Alleged Horse Show Theft Scheme
A New York man is facing multiple charges for allegedly stealing more than $30,000 from a horse show.
Eight California Horses Showing Signs of EHV-1
Eight additional horses in Tuolumne County are displaying clinical signs consistent of EHV-1.
We’re Back!
Like the Puzzler on National Public Radio’s popular Car Talk or Arnold Schwarzenegger in the Terminator movies, Horses and the Law has returned from vacation.
Weed of the Month: Spiny Pigweed
Spiny pigweed control is accomplished easily by applying herbicides to plants shorter than 12 inches tall.
UK Part of Neogen’s Animal Safety Success
Neogen’s Kentucky roots date back 20 years to when the company became interested in technology developed by UK
Muscle Power Horse Course Archived
The latest Horse Course, “Muscle Power: Muscle Mass in Growing, Athletic Horses,” is now available to view.
Officials Say Horse Racing Drug Report Dispels Criticism
Officials: Report that shows 99.5% of samples tested “clean” in 2010 dispels claims that racing is drug-ridden
Police Investigate Horse Hair Theft
Massachusetts authorities are seeking whoever is responsible for cutting hair from two Cape Cod horses’ tails.
California Horse Confirmed EHV-1 Positive
A new case of neurologic EHV-1 was confirmed in California on September 12.
Horse Wounds Part 1: Types and Assessment
Punctures, lacerations, abrasions, and avulsions, oh my! Learn about the different types of wounds horses can suffer, how to assess them, and how to stop the bleeding with Dr. Christy Corp-Minamiji of Davis, Calif.
Hepatic Lipidosis in Horses
Hepatic lipidosis (fat deposits in the liver) proves fatal for 40% and 80% of affected ponies and horses.
Dutch Girl Contracts MRSA from Friesian Foal, Recovers
A Dutch girl recovered after having supposedly acquired an antibiotic-resistant staph infection from her foal.
TAHC Responds to Raging Wildfires Across Texas
The wildfires across the state of Texas have necessitated assistance from the Texas Animal Heath Commission.
Zenyatta owners Jerry and Ann Moss to Speak at UK
Jerry and Ann Moss, owners of Zenyatta, will speak at the University of Kentucky on Sept. 14 at 6:00 p.m.
Waterman Named Arizona Racing Medications, Welfare Adviser
Scot Waterman, DVM, is the first animal medication and welfare adviser for the Arizona Department of Racing.
Creating a Horse Quarantine
Here are the steps to take when introducing a new horse to your farm, and to reduce disease spread within your herd.
