Latest News – The Horse
Impact of Dosage and Diet on Omeprazole Efficacy
A brief period of fasting prior to omeprazole administration could help maximize drug absorption and, thus, efficacy.
High-Tech Equine Research
Find out how equine researchers are using the latest gadgets and gizmos to diagnose lameness, collect data, and more.
Genuine Reward, Son of Genuine Risk, Euthanized at 25
Genuine Reward, one of only two living offspring produced by Kentucky Derby winning-filly Genuine Risk, was euthanized Aug. 16 at Old Friends.
‘Welfare-Friendly’ Whip Use in Standardbred Racing Doesn’t Diminish Performance
Researchers determined that modifications in whip use rules, aimed toward more ethical use had no negative effect on Standardbreds’ racing performance or race times.
Horse is Suing His Former Owner for Neglect
If successful, the case will be the first to establish that animals have the legal right to sue their alleged abusers in court.
WNV in Virginia: First Equine Case of 2018 Confirmed
The unvaccinated 9-year-old pony mare from Fauquier County has recovered.
Assateague Pony Euthanized After Being Hit by Car
An Assateague pony struck by a vehicle on Aug. 6 was euthanized Aug. 15, officials from the National Park Services’ Assateague Island National Seashore have confirmed.
2018 Kentucky Downs Research Day Sponsorships Sold Out
Sponsorships have been obtained for all five of the races Kentucky Downs made available for Kentucky Downs Research Day, which benefits the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation, to be on Sept. 1.
Fact Sheet: Laminitis in Horses
Laminitis causes crippling lameness associated with intense pain that shortens horses’ athletic careers. Download this fact sheet to learn more about recognizing, treating, and preventing laminitis in horses.
A Closer Look: Gastric Ulcer Formation
An ulcer is an area of damaged and eroded tissue that leaves behind a painful divot (think of a canker sore or a bed sore). In this special report, take a “closer look” at gastric ulcers, an all-too-common equine stomach condition.
Scientists Discover Structural Changes in Senior Horse Hearts
Describing age-related structural changes in senior horse hearts is a critical first step in recognizing pathologies. However, researchers say it’s too soon to know how those age-related changes affect horse health.
EIA in Texas Horses: Additional Cases Confirmed
Equine Disease Communication Center records indicate that officials have confirmed at least 20 cases of EIA in Texas horses so far this year.
Survey Shows Horse Owners Rely on Their Veterinarians
Respondents reported their equine veterinarians as their most trusted sources for vaccination and deworming information.
South Carolina Confirms First Equine WNV Case for 2018
The 5-year-old mare from Chesterfield County had just been vaccinated but did not survive.
WNV in Washington Horses: First Case for 2018 Confirmed
The 5-year-old Quarter Horse from Grant County has a favorable prognosis at this time and is receiving supportive care.
AHC Developing Universal Equine Microchip Look-Up Tool
The universal microchip look-up tool would provide a single source where the public and various organizations and emergency response teams could find a horse’s identity or the registry with which the animal’s microchip number is associated.
