Latest News – The Horse
Certain Maple Tree Seeds Can Kill Horses
Equine atypical myopathy and seasonal pasture myopathy are caused by eating maple tree seeds or saplings containing hypoglycin A.
Scenes from the 2018 Retired Racehorse Project Thoroughbred Makeover
The Retired Racehorse Project’s 2018 Thoroughbred Makeover took place October 4-7, 2018, at the Kentucky Horse Park. This year’s event featured more than 500 off-track-Thoroughbreds competing in 10 different equestrian sports.
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Shavahn Loux
Shavahn Loux has been involved in a wide range of equine reproduction projects, particularly focusing on monitoring gestational health using bioinformatic tools.
Mineral of the Month: Phosphorus
Phosphorus is the second most abundant mineral in the horse’s body; about 80% of it is found in horses’ teeth and skeleton.
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.
