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Link Between Equine Disease Outbreak and Psychological Distress Found
During the outbreak of equine influenza that occurred in Australia in 2007, mental health researchers identified extremely high levels of psychological distress in horse owners and other people involved in the equine industry.
According to
No Breeders’ Cup Positives for Steroids, EPO, TCO2
None of the horses that participated in this year’s Breeders’ Cup World Championships Oct. 24-25 at Santa Anita tested positive for steroids, blood-doping agents or TCO2 (bicarbonate), according to Pam Blatz-Murff, senior vice president of operations for the Breeders’ Cup.
However, as of Nov. 8 test results for any other prohibited substances were not available because of
AVMA Renews Accreditation for Colorado State’s Professional Veterinary Medical Program
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has renewed the accreditation of the Professional Veterinary Medical (PVM) Program at the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. The College was informed of the decision on
No Breeders’ Cup Positives for Steroids, EPO, TCO
None of the horses that participated in this year’s Breeders’ Cup World Championships Oct. 24-25 at Santa Anita tested positive for steroids, blood-doping agents or TCO2 (bicarbonate), according to Pam Blatz-Murff, senior vice
Sales Integrity Program Report: 163 Steroid Tests Requested
From the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association
The Sales Integrity Program managed by the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association
New Research Lab Expands Marion DuPont Scott Equine Medical Center
The Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center’s growing stature as a research enterprise has taken a significant step forward with the construction of a major new laboratory that is equipped to explore the molecular aspects of disease and trauma
Forage Options for Special Needs Horses
Horses are often fed diets that also contain high levels of grains and supplements to maximise growth or productivity. Katie Young, PhD, consulting equine nutritionist for Purina Mills, presented information on forage options for horses with commonly
Former Rescue Operator Pleads Guilty to Animal Cruelty
Former equine rescue operator Dean Solomon pleaded guilty to four counts of second degree animal cruelty under a plea agreement entered during her King County, Wash., Superior Court appearance on Nov. 6.
Solomon operated the Pacific
Horses Grab Headlines in Kansas Financial Dispute
A group of 59 horses became the subject of a Jackson County, Kan., police investigation this week after they were reported stolen, then recovered, and then revealed to be collateral in a financial dispute between a Meriden, Kan., farm owner and
TheHorse.com Photo Store Announces Holiday Special
The holiday season is rapidly approaching, which means you need to work on that shopping list! Why not finish your holiday shopping early for your horsey friends by stopping by TheHorse.com’s Photo Store to take advantage of the Holiday 2008
New System Available for Fracture Repair at Marion duPont Scott EMC
When a human fractures an arm or leg, the results are pain, discomfort, and inconvenience. When a horse fractures a limb, however, the consequences are more serious–possibly even life-threatening.
While the surgical specialists at Virginia
World Equestrian Games, American Style
The Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) is headquartered in Switzerland. European nations provide the core of participants in the FEI’s eight disciplines. Small wonder, then, that every World Equestrian Games (WEG, the equestrian world
Would if They Could: Readers Respond to Poll on Pasture Rotation
More than 1,350 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “Do you let fields/pastures rest during the year?”
Plunging Horse Sales Market: The View from the Ring
On day four of the plunging Keeneland November breeding stock sale market, here’s what people had to say about the situation:
Patrick Lawley-Wakelin, Virginia-based bloodstock agent: “The market is obviously a reflection of what the world i
American Association of Equine Practitioners 2008 Convention
The annual convention of the AAEP is the world’s biggest educational event for equine veterinarians.
Florida Piroplasmosis Investigation Wraps Up; Positive Horses Removed
According to a Nov. 5 statement released by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, none of the horses that tested positive for piroplasmosis during a recent investigation remain on Florida properties. Six quarantines remain
