Latest News – The Horse
Kentucky Panel Approves Ban on Racehorse Steroids
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission voted unanimously Aug. 25 to ban the use of anabolic steroids in racehorses, and the rules could be in place the first week of September should Gov. Steve Beshear sign an emergency regulation as expected.
No New Piroplasmosis Cases, Canada Bans Horses from Affected County
The Florida State Veterinarian’s Office is continuing to investigate the equine piroplasmosis (EP) case in Manatee County. While Tropical Storm Fay delayed some investigation efforts,
Michigan State Lecture Focuses on Preparing Horses for Winter
Each spring it’s the same scenario: your horse comes out of winter overweight and out of shape. You spent the previous year riding, training, showing, and your horse enjoyed plenty of exercise while out to pasture. But after a few cold months of
Industry Praised for Eradicating Equine Flu in Australia
One year after equine influenza was first reported in New South Wales, Australia, Minister for Primary Industries Ian Macdonald said Aug. 24 that the state’s horse industry is back on track.
“Exactly one year ago today our horse industries’
Horse and Livestock Humane Proponent’s Life to be Basis of HBO Movie
A movie based on the life of Temple Grandin, PhD, who has long been a proponent of humane horse and livestock handling, might finally be moving forward, according to a report in the
Valacyclovir Dosage Recommendations for EHV Released
Oklahoma researchers interested in limiting equine herpesvirus (EHV) disease outbreaks have established specific dosing recommendations for the antiviral agent valacyclovir. The drug appears to be effective in preventing or minimizing clinical
Equestrian Olympic Drug Testing Clarifications Announced by FEI
The F?d?ration Equestre Internationale (FEI) released the following information in regard to the four horses that tested positive to prohibited medications at the 2008 Olympic Games.
“Below are some clarifications on the procedure that
Horses and Human Die in Australia Hendra Outbreak; Government Comes Under Fire
There have been calls for an inquiry about the recent hendra outbreak in Australia that has resulted in the death of five horses and one human, according to an article on news.com.au.
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Horses Rescued from Deep Ditch in Florida
Rescuers got two for the price of one in the rescue of a pair of horses trapped in a deep, narrow ditch in Miami-Dade County in Florida. A report on wtvynews4.com said
Rabies Diagnosed in Horse at Missouri State Fair
The Missouri health department says one of the horses shown at the state fair has died from rabies.
The horse was noticed to be sick Aug. 17 and died two days later. It was shown in the Saddlebred Show and stabled in Barn C.
Horse-Based Society; Amish Populations Expand
The Amish are expanding their presence in states far beyond Pennsylvania Dutch country as they search for affordable farmland to accommodate a population that has nearly doubled in the past 16 years, a new study found.
States such as
Wild Horse Euthanasia Decision Postponed by BLM
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) isn’t likely to make a decision regarding the use of euthanasia in wild horse herd management until the end of the year, a spokesman said. The euthanasia option decision was originally
The Ides of August
For those who traveled to Hong Kong for the 2008 Olympic equestrian events, August came in like a lion and is roaring out like a
Filly in Training at Racetrack Gives Birth
Owners are seldom at a loss for words but when Marvin and Joel Cunningham were informed that their 2-year-old homebred filly Tiger Eyed had given birth they were speechless.
The foaling occurred Aug. 20 on the backstretch at Harrah’s
Tracking Young Horse Reactions on Different Feeds
Young horses might be easier to train if they temporarily lay off the sweets, according to a study.
Readers Respond: Traveling Tails
More than 1,400 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “What is the most time your horse has spent in transit?”
