Latest News – The Horse
Magna Racetracks Announce Anti-Slaughter Policy
Magna Entertainment Corp. has formally adopted a company-wide policy promoting the humane treatment of racehorses, the company announced Oct. 10.
Under the policy, any trainer or owner stabling at an MEC facility who directly or indirectly
Tribunal Reaches Decision in Alves Olympic Medication Case
The panel of the F?d?ration Equestre Internationale (FEI) Tribunal has rendered its final decision in the prohibited substance case involving the horse Chupa Chup ridden by Bernardo Alves of Brazil at the 2008 Olympic Games.
Alves has been
Equine Disease Researcher Cohen Recognized by Epidemiology Society
The American Veterinary Epidemiology Society recognized Noah Cohen, VMD, MPH, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, professor of Large Animal Clinical Sciences at Texas A&M University’s College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (CVM), as an
Equine Biosecurity Risk Calculator Coming Soon
A new equine biosecurity risk calculator will be unveiled by Equine Guelph, in partnership with V?toquinol Canada, at this year’s Ontario Equestrian Federation Conference, Nov. 28-30.
The equine biosecurity risk calculator allows horse
Poisonous Plant Risk Increases as Pasture Grass Goes Dormant
As autumn rolls around, pastures become depleted as grass and plant growth slows prior to going dormant for winter. So, it’s not surprising that this time of year can also bring an increase in reports of horses becoming ill from
100 Horses Dead at Embryo Transfer Farm; Botulism Suspected
Around 100 horses have died at EquiTransfer, a Marion County, Fla., embryo transfer farm. Veterinary officials say that botulism from haylage might be to blame.
EquiTransfer is owned by veterinarians Jose D?vila, DVM, and his wife, Francis
University of Georgia Appoints Barton to Callaway Chair
Michelle Henry Barton, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, a University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine professor known as an inspiring teacher and mentor and an accomplished researcher, has been appointed to a Fuller E. Callaway Professorial Chair
Herd of 100 Seized Horses Placed in Permanent Homes
In late February 2008, officials from the Alberta Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals seized a herd of more than 100 horses and other animals from a ranch near Edmonton
Buying at a Thoroughbred Auction
As investors in the housing market, stock market, and horse market are finding out, an economic downturn is a great time to find bargains. (Read more at “Sport Horse Enthusiasts Eye
John Henry Memorial Statue Unveiled
A year after the death of racehorse John Henry, fans now have a lasting monument and a dedicated place to remember their champion.
A bronze statue by artist Shelley Hunter has taken its place at John’s gravesite, just outside the Kentucky
Equine Genome Horse Course Available for Viewing
The latest Horse Course from the University’s of Kentucky’s Livestock Disease Diagnostic Center and Gluck Equine Research Center and presented by Fort Dodge Animal Health is now available for viewin
EHV-1 Neurologic Disease Research Ongoing
Despite being a relatively rare disease in horses, the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1 myeloencephalopathy, EHM) continues to cause outbreaks of disease that result in devastating losses, both emotional and economic, to the equine
Eventing Safety: Frangible Fence Development in the Works
A group of cross-country course designers are taking another step toward improving eventing safety. U.S. Equestrian Federation (USEF) President and licensed course designer David O’Connor and other designers and builders will join with faculty
Breeders’ Cup to Return to Churchill in 2010
The Breeders’ Cup World Championships will return to Churchill Downs in 2010 to begin what could be a regular run of the Kentucky racetrack serving as a host site, officials indicated Oct. 8.
Churchill has hosted the event six times–the
Comparing Humans and Horses
Comparisons of humans to horses logically can start with the anatomy. We stand upright; horses stand prone on their four limbs. What we call our knees are the stifles of horses, and our heels or ankles are horses’ hocks. Our foot is their cannon
Hurricane Damage Means Late Start at Houston Horse Track
The 2008-09 Sam Houston Race Park meet probably won’t make its Nov. 28 start date given extensive damage sustained by the track during Hurricane Ike, according to chief operating officer Andrea Young. Officials in Texas are studying alternatives
