Latest News – The Horse
FEI General Assembly: NSAID Use Definitively Prohibited
The use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in international equestrian competition is definitively prohibited, following a unanimous vote by the members of the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI), the governing body for international equestrian sports, during their General Assembly meeting Nov. 1-5 in Chinese Taipei.
ELCR Reports Success in Equine Land Conservation Efforts
Equine Land Conservation Resource (ELCR) is a national nonprofit working to advance the conservation of land for horse-related activity. In the past three years ELCR has aided in the conservation plans for 44,237 acres and 985 miles of trail throughout the United States.
Set Up a Winter Water Supply
Winter has sneaked in and hit many parts of the northern United States. For those not fully prepared, now is probably your last chance to
Eventing Radio Episode 105 – Pippa Cuckson, Kat Netzler, & Elizabeth Barron
Elizabeth Barron wins her first CCI ** . We get reports from the last CCI**** of the year and the first CCI*** on the West
Stable Scoop Episode 117 – The Amazing Ivory Pal and the CHA
Meet Ivory Pal, the bit-less barefoot Tennessee Walker and find out why he has become a sensation. Plus, we hear from Christy Landwehr all about
Preventing Laminitis in At-Risk Horses
Even though veterinarians and farriers are making progress in developing laminitis treatment techniques and researching the causes of laminitis, prevention is still the No. 1 defense against a disease that plagues all too many horses. During the Sept. 17-18 Laminitis West Conference in Monterey, Calif., Bob Agne, DVM, an equine podiatrist at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, in Lexington, Ky.,
Horse Euthanized After Workout Injury at Belmont Park
Buddy’s Saint, a graded stakes winner as a 2-year-old who had been nearing a return to the races, broke down in a workout on the Belmont Park main track Nov. 14 and was euthanized, according to a statement released by the New York Racing Association. According to Anthony Verderosa, DVM, chief examining veterinarian of the NYRA, Buddy’s Saint fractured his left shoulder.
USDA: Animal Welfare Act and Horse Protection Act Enforcement Announced
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) continues to move swiftly and consistently to take enforcement action in response to animal welfare violations. As part of its effort to make its actions transparent and accessible to the public, APHIS is highlighting enforcement actions taken in response to violations of the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) and Horse Protection Act (HPA).
Louisiana Horse Shooter Sought
Law enforcement authorities in Louisiana are seeking those responsible for shooting a horse found wandering and wounded in Caddo Parish this past weekend. Sgt. Doyle Smith of the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Department said workers at the Kansas City Southern railroad yard discovered the 13-year-old Appaloosa mare wandering around the railway property on Saturday, Nov. 13.
Reward Offered in Connection with Georgia Horse Cutting Case
Law enforcement authorities in Georgia are hoping the offer of a cash reward will lead to information revealing how a horse sustained severe lacerations while residing in its pasture last month. Taylor County Sheriff Jeff Watson said the wounded 13-year-old Quarter Horse mare was residing in a remote pasture in early October when the owner discovered his horse had sustained a 12-inch cut …
How to Sample Hay for Analysis
Learn how and why to sample your horse’s baled hay for nutritional analysis with University of Kentucky Agronomy Specialist Tom Keene.
Lloyd’s of London and UK Department of Veterinary Science Partnership
Global insurance market Lloyd’s of London recently presented a $45,000 check to the University of Kentucky, continuing almost three decades of support for the university’s Equine Disease Quarterly publication.
Winter Pasture Management
Winter can be a difficult time for pasture management. Horse pastures often are abused by the stress of winter, especially following a drought. Here are a few simple steps you can follow to minimize winter damage and help plant growth for grazing.
Earlier Detection of Strangles, Other Equine Diseases On the Way
University of Maine (UM) animal and veterinary science researchers are receiving nearly $500,000 to establish a unique research, testing, and education center that promises to substantially advance the diagnosis, treatment, and understanding of particularly problematic animal diseases including equine strangles.
Study: Arena Footing Can Increase Risk of Injury
Every owner wants to provide the safest conditions for his or her equine athlete, but the lack of information on artificial arena surfaces makes it difficult to arrive at the best footing choice.
UK College of Agriculture: Time to Inventory, Purchase Hay
Due to dry conditions, many horse owners and livestock producers across Kentucky and surrounding areas are already into their winter feeding programs, with some beginning as early as September. Horse owners need to inventory their hay supplies now to ensure they have enough to last through the winter.
