Latest News – The Horse
RMTC Grants Interim Accreditation to University of Florida Racing Lab
The Florida laboratory is poised to become the 10th racing testing laboratory to receive full RMTC accreditation.
Triple B Complex Wild Horse Gather Underway
Approximately 1,400 wild horses will be gathered and 1,300 will be removed from the range, the BLM said.
Pay Close Attention to Nylon Halters, Leads During Post-Strangles Cleaning
A good wipe-down with sanitizing agent might work well on wood, concrete, and plastic, but nylon equipment is harder to properly disinfect, researchers found.
Barn 10 at Belmont Park Placed Under EHM Quarantine
The affected horse, a 4-year-old filly, developed a fever on Feb. 12 and subsequently began exhibiting neurologic signs of disease.
ASPCA’s 2018 Help a Horse Day Contest Aims to Find Homes for Horses
Equine organizations across the country are encouraged to register for chance to win $110,000 in prizes.
Jockey Club Denies Stud Book Privileges to Three for Drug Violations
Jose S. Nunez, Ricardo Murillo, and Mario Serey Jr. were denied privileges for 10, five, and two years, respectively.
Kentucky EHV Update: Cases Confirmed at The Thoroughbred Center
Meanwhile, no new fevers or EHV cases have been detected in the quarantined barn at Turfway Park, in Northern Kentucky.
BHA Conducting Racehorse Aftercare Survey
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) hopes to gain a better understanding of Thoroughbred aftercare in that country.
EHM Confirmed in Bannock County, Idaho
Three Quarter Horse mares exhibited clinical signs including fever, ataxia, and neurologic deficits. Two have been euthanized.
Incorporating Equine Learning Principles Into Veterinary Practice
Applying learning theory principles in equine veterinary practice can improve safety and horse welfare, as well as client satisfaction. Here’s what to know.
Researchers Find Link Between PSD Development, Straight Hocks
For every degree of increase in hock angle, researchers found a 12% greater chance of a horse having proximal suspensory desmopathy (PSD).
Former Midwest Horse Fair Executive Charged With Embezzlement
Rhonda Reese is facing multiple felony charges after being accused of redirecting more than $200,000 of the organization’s funds to her personal use.
NTRA, RMTC to Present New Regulatory Veterinarian CE
Presenters will speak on pre-race examinations, on-track protocols, test barn best practices, technology resources, biosecurity, and more.
Man Cited for Horse Abuse at New Orleans Parade
A Louisiana man is facing animal cruelty charges after a video of him allegedly abusing a horse he was riding in a New Orleans parade went viral.
Study: Aspirin Ineffective as a Blood Thinner in Some Horses
A recent study has revealed that aspirin’s effects on horses seem less pronounced than in humans. In fact, some horses might be resistant to it.
Scientists Take Steps Towards New Strangles Vaccine
The protein-based vaccine protected more than 80% of horses from contracting strangles in a recent study.
