Latest News – The Horse
West Nile Virus in 24 States
Twenty-four states have reported detecting West Nile virus (WNV) in 2006, according to the latest data reported on the U.S. Geological Survey web site (last updated June 27). The disease has infected horses in four states: Iowa, North Dakota,
Aerial Insecticide Spraying has Begun in Maryland
Exceptionally high rainfall during the last week of June has created ideal mosquito breeding conditions in Dorchester and
Stranded Horse, Riders Rescued from Rising Tide
The United Kingdom’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency announced yesterday (July 9) that it was involved in the afternoon rescue of two horses and their riders who were stranded off shore on a sandbar at Holkham Bay as the tide was rising.
Equine Diseases: First Quarter 2006
This is an excerpt from Equine Disease Quarterly, funded by underwriters at Lloyd’s, London, brokers, and their Kentucky agents.
The International Collating Center, Newmarket, England and other sources reported the
Durkin to Deliver Racing Hall of Fame Keynote Speech
New York Racing Association track announcer Tom Durkin, the voice of the Breeders’ Cup since its inception in 1984, will deliver the keynote speech during the National Museum of Racing’s Hall of Fame
Surgeons Replace Plate and Screws in Barbaro’s Leg; Complications Deemed “Potentially Serious”
Late Saturday, July 8, Dean Richardson, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, chief of surgery at the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center, replaced the plate and many of the screws that had been inserted into Barbaro’s injured hind leg on May 21. “Barbaro
Spinal Taps Unnecessary for EPM Diagnosis?
While cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) testing for equine protozoal myloencephalitis (EPM) is widely regarded as the only definitive way to diagnose the disease, the difficult, expensive, and potentially dangerous test might not be necessary, according
Shetland Pony Nationals Moving to St. Louis
After nearly a decade in the Gordyville Arena in Illinois, the Shetland Pony Nationals Championship Congress is moving to the National Equestrian Center in Lake St. Louis, Mo.
“We were at capacity at the Gordyville facility,” explained
Farnam Offers Family Vacation Sweepstakes
Imagine spending eight fun-filled days and seven starry nights nestled at the base of the spectacular
Another Cast Change for Barbaro, New Bolton Provides More Information
On Wednesday, July 5, Dr. Dean Richardson, Chief of Surgery, replaced the cast on Barbaro that he had received on Monday, July 3. “Barbaro was not comfortable with the second cast, so we decided it
Australian Toxic Feed Case Decided
An Australian court awarded $71,000 in damages after a Sydney area family?s Thoroughbred mare died and three other show horses were permanently retired due to heart conditions resulting from contaminated feed, the Sydney Morning
Horsemen Hope for the Best in New Jersey Budget Crisis
New Jersey?s racetracks could close Wednesday if the state legislature is unable to adopt a spending plan by that date. Harness racing track The Meadowlands already was forced to cancel its July 1 card
Harness Racing Documentary to Air on Cable Network
“Inside the Heart of Harness Racing,” a 23-minute documentary providing insights into several aspects of the Standardbred sport, will air on cable network RFD-TV starting in July.
Emergency Transportation for Horses
You should be prepared to ship a horse if it is in need of emergency care at a veterinary hospital.
Slaughter Legislation Could Be Put To Vote
The American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act could be put to a vote when Congress returns July 10 from its Fourth of July recess. Before the break, Capitol Hill was the scene of intense lobbying from those on both sides of the issue.
Arlington Catastrophic Injury Rate Draws Criticism, Concern
Although many causes have been suggested, there’s still no definitive reason for the recent slew of catastrophic injuries in Thoroughbreds at
