Latest News – The Horse
Assessing Sperm Morphology in Stallions Table Topic (AAEP 2010)
A Table Topic on stallion sperm morphology at the 2010 American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention, held Dec. 4-8 in Baltimore, Md., revolved around the analysis of different sperm defects on the stallion and what their effects were on the fertility of individual stallions.
Breeders’ Cup: Drug Tests Done in Life At Ten Probe
On Feb. 9, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) offered no details about or a timeline for the ongoing investigation into Life At Ten’s performance in the 2010 Breeders’ Cup Ladies’ Classic at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., though there was public acknowledgment of drug testing related to the case.
Kentucky Equine Drug Research Council Targets Corticosteroids
The Kentucky Equine Drug Research Council (KEDRC), citing a need to explore use of corticosteroids in racehorses, agreed Feb. 9 to take bids for research into one of the drugs in the research planning phase.
Kentucky Officials Learn About Livestock Through KHC Training
The Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) in partnership with the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association (KCA) will offer Level I Livestock Investigation Training in Wilmore, Ky., on March 16-18. The three-day intensive hands-on training prepares animal control and peace officers for the investigation and case management of livestock situations.
How Agile is Your Horse?
Most horse people are dog people–go to any horse show and you’re likely to see a variety of dogs here and there. I, for one,
Risks Associated with Veterinary Compounding Pharmacy Choices (AAEP 2010)
More than 12,000 compounding pharmacies operate in the United States, and each year compounded product sales reach $300 million–25% of that is spent in the animal pharmaceutical industry alone. The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has developed regulations to provide assurances for safety and efficacy of drugs and devices, to ensure food supply safety, and to regulate food chain supplies and
Idaho Ranchers Face Cruelty Charges
Three Idaho ranchers are facing multiple animal cruelty charges in connection with the alleged maltreatment of nearly 100 animals, including 30 horses. On Jan. 18 personnel from the Payette County Sheriff’s Department, the Idaho Department of Agriculture and the Idaho Humane Society (IHS) removed the animals from a Payette County ranch 50 miles from Boise, said Pat Vance, director of shelter
Quarantine Lifted at Beulah Park
On Feb 8, Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) officials lifted a quarantine at Beulah Park, declaring it safe for horses to move in and out of the facility, following an equine herpesvirus (EHV-1) outbreak that occurred between Dec. 22, 2010, and Jan. 11.
Results of 2010 Maryland Equine Census Announced
County-level data collected from Maryland’s 2010 Equine Census revealed an industry with assets valued at $5.6 billion and expenditures just under $513 million. There are approximately 81,000 equines in Maryland that are housed in over 16,040 locations around the state. The two largest equine counties are Prince George’s and Baltimore at 9,000 and 8,950 head respectively. Equine operations account
Horse Workshops to Cover Breeding, Forage Production
The Purdue University Extension and Historic Prophetstown will jointly sponsor workshops throughout the year for those interested in learning more about horse breeding, forage production, and driving. Three horse reproduction clinics will be offered Feb. 18-19, March 4-5, and March 12-13 at RX Acres Belgians breeding farm in Brookston, Ind, The clinics will cover topics such as horse health,
Horse Tip Daily 396 – Accept Credit Card Payments
Glenn does a series of tips on cool websites and phone apps for the horse world, plus adds a little horse music to the mix.
Trainer Liability
If you train riders in any discipline, at any level, a recent decision from an appellate court in California should give you pause. In November
Electrolytes: Readers Split on Supplementing Horses’ Water
More than 850 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “Do you supplement your horse’s diet with electrolytes?”
Researcher: Bacteria Evenly Distributed Across Horses’ Bodies
Residing in horses’ skin are microorganisms known as skin flora–generally nonpathogenic bacteria that can cause skin disease, joint infections, and life-threatening illnesses if they enter the bloodstream or a joint, such as through an incision in the skin. According to the results of a recent study performed by researchers at Colorado State University’s (CSU) College of Veterinary Medicine and
Wyoming House Leaders: Allegations Against Wallis Unfounded
Leaders of the Wyoming House of Representatives have declared allegations of ethics violations stemming from a complaint filed by a Wyoming resident against State Representative Sue Wallis unfounded. Wallis was the primary sponsor of HB 122, a measure allowing Wyoming livestock authorities to process abandoned horses and sell the meat. The measure also allows Wyoming livestock authorities to
Russian Donkey Forced to Parasail has Died
According to a report from Horse and Hound, the Russian donkey Anapka–who was once the center of an international welfare controversy after she was attached to a parasail and flown over a beach as part of an advertising stunt–has died of suspected heart failure. Veterinarians believe the stress of parasailing might have led to the donkey’s eventual death, according to the report.
