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Greece’s Donkeys and Mules Disappearing
It is one of the most recognized images of Greece: a donkey carrying an elderly villager along narrow, winding streets or dusty country lanes. But it could soon be consigned to history books and postcards, a snapshot of a bygone era.
Laminitis Studies Financed by Barbaro Fund to Commence
Two projects focusing on the equine disease laminitis will be launched soon utilizing funds raised by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association in memory of the late 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro.
The projects, at more than $100,000
Equine Influenza Reported in China
More than 5,500 horses in the Xinjiang autonomous region of China have equine influenza, according to a Nov. 5 release from the Office International des Epizooties (OIE).
Rutgers Equine Science Center Offers New Courses
The Equine Science Center at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, will offer two new courses in 2008 focusing on horse health and horse industry leadership.
The first is a semester-long program called “Advanced Equine Health Care an
Bill to Preserve Equestrian Access to Public Land Introduced in Senate
Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID) introduced Nov. 1 the Preserving our Equine Heritage on Public Lands Act (S. 2238). This bill is similar to the so-called “Right-to-Ride” bill that Crapo introduced in the last Congress.
“Senator Crapo has been a
Researcher Recommends MRI for Proximal Suspensory Desmitis Diagnosis
When your horse is lame, a diagnosis of suspensory trouble can be discouraging, particularly if it’s termed proximal suspensory desmitis (PSD). Inflammation of the upper suspensory ligament in this area can be tough and expensive to treat
Unwanted Horse Coalition Releases New Brochure and Handbook
The Unwanted Horse Coalition has released a new informational brochure and handbook.
“We’ve updated the brochure to reflect the growth the coalition has experienced over the last year,” said Tom Lenz, DVM, group chairman. “Th
Horse Health News Video: Ryder Report for Nov. 7
Click here to see the Nov. 7 edition of The Ryder Report, a recent feature added to TheHorse.com.
The Ryder Report is a weekly video broadcast presented by News Editor Erin Ryder,
Churchill Downs Herpesvirus Quarantine Lifted
Kentucky State Veterinarian Robert C. Stout, DVM, has lifted the quarantine on a barn at Churchill Downs after test results confirmed that the remaining horses in the barn were not infected with equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1).
Stout imposed
Thoroughbred Broodmare Sells for World Record Price at Keeneland
English Thoroughbred champion Playful Act shattered the world record for a broodmare or broodmare prospect sold at public auction when her price soared to $10.5 million Nov. 5 on the opening day of the Keeneland breeding stock sale in Lexington.
Equestrian Longevity (Book Excerpt)
Regardless of your age, it’s never too late to start making changes that will impact your life in positive ways. It is never too late to take the first step toward a future filled with horses, happiness, and good health.
Minnesota Authorities Investigating Mutilation of Pet Horse
Authorities were investigating the killing and mutilation of an 11-year-old girl’s pet horse in Central Minnesota.
Katie Symalla discovered her horse, Savannah, dead in the field by her family’s farm in Long Prairie on Saturday.
She wa
Therapy Horses Killed in Kentucky Barn Fire
A barn fire in central Kentucky killed six of seven horses used in a therapy program for disabled students.
Lightning struck the barn at the Stewart Home School just before 7 p.m. Monday, setting off the blaze, state police said.
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Equine Herpesvirus Research: Protecting Against the Neuropathogenic Strain
The most common infectious equine viruses are herpesvirus and influenza. So when a viral pathogen of one of them evolves and increases in virulence, and if there are no effective prevention or treatment options available for use against the
Horse Council National Forum Tackles Major Industry Concerns
More than 100 industry professionals and horse enthusiasts from every sector of the equine world gathered at Keeneland Racetrack on Nov. 2 for the American Horse Council’s (AHC) National Issues Fall Forum. Included in the Forum were
BLM to Offer More than 100 Kiger Mustangs for Sale
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management said it will offer over 100 wild Kiger mustangs for adoption at auction this month.
“With the animals being gathered from the range only every three or four years, this adoption is highly anticipated and
