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Animal Relief En Route to Myanmar
After weeks of resistance from the military regime which governs Myanmar (a country in southeast Asia formerly known as Burma), animal welfare workers from the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) finally have been given permission to
Strangles in the Spotlight at Scotland Conference
The eyes of the veterinary world are on Scotland’s capital city this week as a conference organized by The British Horse Society and the Animal Health Trust brings together the scientists and vets at the forefront of combating equine
Options for Ex-Racehorses
Only a handful of racehorses continue racing for more than a few years. The most talented runners are retired
Big Brown Has ‘Slight’ Quarter Crack
Big Brown, who will be seeking the coveted Triple Crown in the June 7 Belmont Stakes (gr. I), has a “slight” quarter crack on the inside of his left front foot, trainer Rick Dutrow said Sunday, May 25. The colt did not go to the track Saturday o
Michigan State Offers Conventional and Advanced Laparoscopy Procedures for Horses
The fulminant growth in minimally invasive surgery in people has paid dividends for the horse. “Not only are laparoscopic procedures in horses less invasive and associated with less postoperative pain and inflammation, in some instances they
Reorganization Will Streamline Ohio State Veterinary Hospital
The administration of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine has announced a re-structuring of personnel, effective immediately, which is designed to create a more efficient business operatio
California Horsemen Told to Stop Steroid Use
If your horse is being treated with anabolic steroids and you plan to race in California, the time to stop administering them is now.
That’s the word from Richard Shapiro, chairman of the California Horse Racing Board, and Rick Arthur, DVM, th
West Virginia University to Offer New Equine Degree
West Virginia University at Parkersburg (WVU-P) will offer a new equine-focused degree in conjunction with Meredith Manor International Equestrian Centre.
WVU-P has entered into an agreement with Meredith Manor to offer an associate in
Rhode Island Horse Positive for Rabies
Pet owners in Burrillville, R.I., are being urged to vaccinate their animals after a horse in the town was found to have rabies.
Burrillville authorities have declared a “rabies watch” for the town. It will be in effect for six months.
Santa Anita to Conduct Flood Test on New Track Surface
A two-day flooding of Santa Anita Park’s synthetic surface is one of the final tests management plans before making a decision on the future of the main-track surface. Track president Ron Charles said the surface will be flooded following
Perinatology: End of Pregnancy Through Beginning of Life
Traditionally, one of the stronger parts of each AAEP convention program is the time devoted to reproduction. The convention held in Orlando was no exception. It began with an in-depth session titled “Perinatology–End of Pregnancy Through
Genetic Concentration: Too Much of a Good Thing?
“For years we’ve taught the industry about reproduction, but we haven’t taught about breeding,” said Gary Carpenter, executive director of the American Quarter Horse Foundation during a roundtable at the International Equine Summit, held in
Caterpillars and Creepy Crawlies: Readers Respond
Nearly 450 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “Do you do anything to keep pregnant mares away from caterpillars on your farm?”
Congress Wants Info on Injuries, Drugs
A congressional subcommittee has demanded information from state racing commissions about racehorse injuries, drug use, and breeding.
The United States House Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection sent a letter to the
Lawsuit on ‘Ruffian’ Movie Dismissed
A lawsuit over the movie “Ruffian” has been dismissed in a Georgia federal court, vindicating defendants The Walt Disney Co. and its television networks ABC and ESPN.
FEI Investigates Alleged Abuse by Hoy Student
Three-time Olympic equestrian gold medalist Andrew Hoy appeared at hearing Thursday to answer accusations of horse abuse.
Hoy and Dutch eventer Madeleine Brugman, whom he trains, appeared before a three-member panel from the sport’s
