Latest News – The Horse
Utilizing Cost-Share Programs on Horse Farms
Cost-sharing programs can cover 50% to 90% of the actual costs, allowing horse owners to invest in farm improvements that might otherwise be out of their budget.
RMTC Provides Updates on Tactical Research Studies in Horses
RMTC tactical research studies focus on detecting, identifying, and inhibiting the use of illicit substances in racehorses.
RMTC Fully Accredits Florida Racing Laboratory
The University of Florida Racing Laboratory, which performs testing of horse racing samples for the Florida Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering, is the 10th to become RMTC-accredited since 2013.
WNV in Kentucky: Additional Horse Tests Positive
The 3-year-old Quarter Horse gelding from Carlisle County presented with lethargy and rear-limb ataxia but has improved and has a favorable prognosis. The horse’s current WNV vaccination status is under investigation.
No 2018 WEG Equine Drug Tests Positive for Banned Substances
However, two endurance horses tested positive for corticosteroids, which are considered controlled medications (substances regularly used to treat horses, but must be cleared from the horse’s system by the time of competition).
Researchers Study Inflammatory Markers in Endurance Horses
Drs. Allen Page and David Horohov have studied inflammatory markers in racehorses since 2012. This was their first opportunity to measure those markers in nonracehorses.
California Owner Surrenders Injured, Abandoned Mare
California law enforcement authorities are crediting social media with helping find the person who allegedly abandoned an injured mare in Santa Barbara County earlier this month.
Is It Time for Your Horse to Retire?
Working with your veterinarian, farrier, and trainer and considering your horse’s physical, mental, and social needs will help you make the best decision for when and how you should transition him to a more leisurely lifestyle.
UC Davis Polling Horse Owners About Wildfire Losses
Researchers are working to better understand production and feed losses, how and when owners evacuate their animals, and how perceived wildfire risk affects the costs and availability of fire insurance.
Wild Horse Groups Sue U.S. Forest Service Over Gathered Horses
A group of wild horse advocates is asking a federal court to prevent the U.S. Forest Service from selling horses gathered and removed from Modoc National Forest, in Northern California.
The Road to Recovery: Rehab for the Horse’s Upper-Body
In the first of this two-part series, we’ll explore full-body rehabilitation options, from the horse’s head to tail.
EHM in Arizona: Maricopa County Yearling Tests Positive
Another yearling on the index property had been to an event three weeks prior and was exhibiting neurologic signs, but at this time has tested negative for EHV.
WNV in Kentucky Horses: 13th Case of 2018 Confirmed
The unvaccinated 7-year-old Quarter Horse mare from Barren County responded well to treatment and, as of Oct. 23, was described as fully recovered.
Sudden Conformation Change in an Aged Mare
A vet weighs in on what might cause a well-conformed senior mare to become over at the knee and fall during a ride.
Repairing OCD Lesions in Horses: New Method Described
Irish scientists recently tested a new OCD repair method that’s based on the idea of replacing the damaged tissue with healthy tissue.
Getting a Second Wind: Helping Equine Athletes Breathe
Are breathing issues slowing your horse down? Here are some surgical and management options that might help.
