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Thoroughbred I Want Revenge Recovering Well from Ligament Injury
When I Want Revenge came into the Aqueduct barn of Rick Dutrow Jr., in April, the trainer was hopeful but not overly optimistic the colt would be anything like he was before the injury that cost him about a year of training and nearly ended his career.
Scratched as the morning-line favorite only hours before the 2009 Kentucky Derby (gr. I) because of a filling in his front f
Auburn to Host Veterinary Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy Symposium
The field of animal rehabilitation is rapidly growing and a number of veterinary practices and teaching hospitals now include rehabilitation services. Nationwide and beyond, veterinarians and physical therapists are collaborating to provide rehabilitation programs for companion animals and horses. The 6th International Association of Veterinary Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy
Colorado State’s Vet School Catches Social Media Wave
Colorado State University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (CSU-CVMBS) has announced the launch of its social media communications program, with accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. According to a university announcement, the college invites the public to read CVMBS news and interact via these channels.
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Police Probe NY Horse Shootings
Law enforcement authorities are seeking those responsible for a series of sniper attacks on horses in Ticonderoga, N.Y. The horses’ owners discovered the animals wounded in their pastures in May and early June. Each horse had been shot with a high-powered rifle, said Sgt. Michael LaVallie of the Ticonderoga Police Department. All the horses are expected to recover.
Live Video Stream of 100-Day Countdown Commemoration Available at TheHorse.com
Today Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games is commemorating 100 days to the opening ceremonies with a celebration in downtown Lexington, Ky., and live video will be available below.
Auction Info Added to Tattoo ID Services
The Jockey Club has added access to the auction sales history of identified Thoroughbreds as part of its Tattoo Identification Services.
According to a news release, the Tattoo Identification Services link on The Jockey Club website has been visited more than 200,000 times since it was launched in April 2009 to “help owners identify tattooed but unknown Thoroughbreds in their possession, and
Seminar for Horse Professionals to Be Available Online
Equestrian Professional will begin a three-part seminar series July 5 on financial planning for horse professionals. This series will focus on what horse professionals can do to create a secure financial outlook for their businesses and their own financial future. According to the organization’s news release, the recession has had a widespread effect on the equine industry. The releas
Event Managers Urged to Notify Participants of Entry Requirements
The Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) recommends that event organizers notify all event participants in advance (via show bill, flier, etc.) that the law requires them to provide proof of a current negative Coggins test and Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) when attending a public equine event.
A Coggins test is a simple blood test that determines whether a horse is a carrier
WEG: 100 Days to Opening Ceremonies to Be Celebrated
On June 17, the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games will commemorate 100 days to the opening ceremonies with a celebration in downtown Lexington, Ky.
Global animal health and nutrition leader and title sponsor Alltech will be producing a live video stream of the festivities on www.alltech.com from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. EDT. In celebration of the final countdown, Lexington’s Fifth T
Equine Viral Arteritis Monitoring Is Ongoing
The Office of the (KY) State Veterinarian is continuing to monitor an outbreak of equine viral
arteritis that has been reported in Argentina, according to a recent news release from that office.
Information available suggests the outbreak appears to be limited or contained within the sport horse population. Initial reports indicated virus had spread into a limited number of T
Oocytes From Live Mare Produce Healthy Cloned Foal
A Lipizzaner foal born on May 5 is the first cloned horse produced by using oocytes (immature egg cells) harvested from a live mare. Previously, oocytes recovered from live mare donors were used to clone mules, but horses were cloned using oocytes harvested from deceased animals.
The cloned foal was produced by a team led by Dr. Katrin Hinrichs, DVM, PhD, professor of veterinary p
We’re Off to See the Wizard
In my favorite movie of all time, The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy, Toto, and friends set out down the yellow brick road in search of
A Necessary Evil
It’s a familiar story, and a frustrating one for many animal welfare advocates. Someone is arrested and charged with animal abuse or neglect. If the
Summer Travel Concerns Shared by Readers
More than 660 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “What is your biggest health concern when traveling with your horse?”
Gulf Oil Spill Called No Immediate Threat to Horses
The massive oil spill in Gulf of Mexico poses no immediate threat to horses residing in Gulf states, according to one Louisiana official.
The massive oil leak began last month when a deep water British Petroleum water oil rig off the Louisiana coast exploded pumping millions of gallons of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico. The spill threatens coastlines in that state as well as in
Studies Track Horses’ Movement Patterns
Where the wild horses roam free, daily hoof tracks can be followed for miles. Now thanks to new, lightweight GPS technology, Australian researchers are no longer following tracks but recording satellite signals from various wild horse herds as well as domestic horses. Their studies suggest that through domestication and stabling, horses have taken on movement patterns that might be negatively aff
