Latest News – The Horse
Laminitis, PPID: The Science of Seasons Behind Them
Research groups reported their findings of the impact of seasonal variations for pituitary glad dysfunction.
Horse Donated to Oklahoma Boys Home Sold to Slaughter
A story today (July 20) at NewsOK.com tells the story of a caring racehorse owner who had a slow horse named Tricky Jazz. She thought she’
Oregon Horse Owners Face Rising Costs, Tough Choices
Tiffany Ostrander made one of the most difficult phone calls of her life to a horse rescue organization, asking if it might have room for her beloved 8-year-old quarter horse, Montana, or her 13-year-old pony, Trudy.
The 37-year-old Ben
Horses Seized at Illegal Oklahoma Racetrack Sold at Auction
A raid on an illegal racetrack in Oklahoma last year resulted in seizure and retainment of 40 of the 70 horses rounded up at that time. Twenty-five of those horses were sold at auction yesterday (July 19) during a three-hour auction at Heritage
New Mexico Horse Tests Positive for West Nile Virus
A horse from McKinley County, N.M., has tested positive for West Nile virus, the first positive test for the virus in a horse this year.
That word from the state health department.
New Mexico has reported no human cases of West
ACVIM Forum: 10 Years of Infection Control
After 10 years as Director of Biosecurity at Colorado State’s large animal hospital, Paul Morley, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, recently relayed some of the key lessons he and his colleagues have learned while developing the school’s biosecurity
Equine Dentistry: Straight From the Horse’s Mouth
As a veterinarian with more than 20 years of experience in veterinary dentistry, James Anthony, DVM, Dipl. AVDC, offers a unique perspective on issues related to this specialized field, the growing recognition of dentistry’s
10-Year-Old Racehorse Breaks Record, Earns Breeders’ Cup Spot
Five years after running in the Breeders’ Cup Classic at Santa Anita, Evening Attire will have a chance to run on America’s richest day of racing once again, as the remarkable 10-year-old iron horse romped to a 8 1/4-length victory in the
Two Kentucky Tracks Ban Toe Grabs on Racehorse Shoes
Officials at Keeneland and Turfway Park announced July 17 a new shoe policy banning the use of toe grabs. The policy is effective at both racetracks beginning Sept. 1.
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Backordered Guaifenesin Available through Compounding Pharmacy
Wedgewood Pharmacy is now offering Guaifenesin, as the drug is currently on manufacturer backorder.
Guaifenesin is a centrally acting muscle relaxant that is commonly used by veterinarians during surgery as a pre-anesthetic.
During the
Tail Blocking Gone Wrong
No one likes a rebellious horse, particularly in the show ring, and excessive tail swishing or wringing is often penalized by judges as a sign of resistance. To avoid this penalty, or simply to ensure low tail carriage, trainers and exhibitors
Carpal Spavin Surgery, Fine-Tuned
Several years ago, Spencer Barber, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, achieved a first in equine surgery when he developed a successful arthrodesis (surgical fusion) technique for treating a debilitating arthritic
Federal Ban on Equine Transport via Double-Decker Introduced
The use of double-decker trailers to transport horses for any purpose would be banned nationwide if a new bill recently introduced into the U.S. House of Representatives becomes law. But some equine welfare advocates say the bill is flawed.
Two Vet Clinic Workers Positive for Hendra Virus
Two of the people exposed to horses infected with Hendra virus at Redlands Veterinary Clinic in the Australian state of Queensland have contracted the zoonotic disease, according to a report published by The Australian.
Three horses
Strategic Plan for Racehorse Safety in Works
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association is formulating a “strategic plan” for equine health and safety and will seek support from various industry organizations when the document is released, probably in early fall.
NTRA president and
Racehorse Anabolic Steroid Ban Recommended in Kentucky
A subcommittee of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has unanimously recommended that anabolic steroids be banned in horse racing in the state.
“The use of anabolic androgenic steroids shall be banned in horses competing in pari-mutuel
