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EHV-1 Outbreak: Case Counts Remain Unchanged
There were no new cases of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) reported to state and provincial animal health
Home Is Where The Heat IsÑOr Not
When his wife asked him to move out of the family home in 2008, Virgil Herd Jr. took up residence in his horse trailer. He
Minnesota Man Faces Animal Cruelty Charges
A Minnesota man is facing multiple animal cruelty charges after allegedly violating a horse residing in a
Poll: Horse Owners Being Careful with EHV-1 Threat
Poll question: How close has the EHV-1 outbreak come to your horses?
Uncle Mo to Begin Light Training Next Week
Uncle Mo continues to exhibit positive signs of improving health and is on target to resume light training in
EHV-1 Outbreak: No New Cases Reported Today
For the first time since the onset of the widespread equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) outbreak, no new cases have
Stick Horse Cowgirls
Here is another story of “when life hands you lemons, you make lemonade.” The ongoing outbreak of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) has instituted quarantines and tighter
Horse Radio Network To Host “Horse World Gives Back”
The Horse Radio Network (HRN) has announced the creation of Horse World Gives Back, a charitable initiative
Alabama Authorities Probe Horse Attacks
Law enforcement authorities in Clarke County, Ala., are seeking those responsible for using a pitchfork to
Dutrow Denies Race-Day Medication Violations
Embattled Thoroughbred trainer Rick Dutrow made a plea for his career June 3 when he told a New York hearing
Keep Horses Calm with Desensitization Training
According to a recent study, doing some at-home preparations could aid horses in staying calm when faced with
EHV-1 Outbreak: New Cases Still Being Reported
More than three weeks after the first cases of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) related to the current outbreak
Case Study: Fetlock Bone Chip
A Thoroughbred filly undergoes arthroscopic surgery to remove a bone chip from her left hind fetlock, increasing her chances of staying sound for horse racing. Dr. Chris Johnson of Woodford Equine Hospital in Versailles, Ky, explains the procedure.
Topical Wound Care for Horses
Sooner or later, your horse will come in with a wound. Do you know the best first-aid approach for his needs?
Visit With Zenyatta to Benefit CKRH
An opportunity for up to six people to visit 2010 Horse of the Year Zenyatta at Lane’s End Farm will be
Harness Racing’s Effect on Fertility
According to the results of a new study, it’s unlikely that racing has an effect (either positive or negative)
