Latest News – The Horse
Racehorse Breakdowns: The Importance of Post-Mortem Exams
The ultimate goal of any post-mortem exam program is to mitigate racehorse injury risk and, in turn, that of the exercise riders and jockeys involved.
Horse Killed, Another Injured in Florida Trailer Mishap
A horse died after kicking out the newly replaced floor of a trailer in which he was riding, falling backwards, and being dragged on a busy roadway near Fort Pierce, Florida.
Managing Meconium Impactions in Neonatal Foals
Meconium impactions are the most common cause of intestinal obstruction and one of the most prevalent health issues overall in neonatal foals.
Neurologic EHV-1 Confirmed in Washington Horse
The horse was moved to an isolation area at his home farm and the premise has been quarantined.
Two Dozen Horses Killed in Georgia Barn Fire
The barn was completely involved in fire when firefighters arrived, officials said.
Virginia Owners: Vaccinate Horses Now Against EEE, WNV
Vaccines against WNV and EEE are highly effective in minimizing disease occurrence if given appropriately, Virginia’s state veterinarian said.
Smart Equine Parasite Control: Fecal Egg Count Cheat Sheet
Use this cheat sheet to help determine when to perform fecal egg counts, fecal egg count reduction tests, and when to deworm horses of various age groups.
NYRA, TAA Team Up to Support Thoroughbred Aftercare
Horseplayers cashing winning tickets at NYRA tracks can now make a tax-deductible contribution to the TAA at self-service AmTote betting terminals.
Conditioning Horses on Water Treadmills
Thoroughbreds conditioned on water treadmills increased both their VO2max and speed.
Research Review: Anesthesia and Surgery in Pregnant Mares
If surgery requiring general anesthesia must be performed on pregnant mares, the safest time window is Days 40-220 of gestation, researchers concluded.
Scientists Study the Perception, Usage of Horse Training Aids
Whips, spurs, and horse-head-control equipment can be misused by riders and misunderstood by spectators, both of which can have negative outcomes for horses and the industry alike.
BHA Reviewing Racehorse Welfare at Cheltenham
The BHA will investigate recent equine fatalities and long-term injuries at the Cheltenham Festival before publishing recommendations to improve racehorse welfare.
BLM Seeking Input on Proposed Horse Gather, Herd Plan
The agency is proposing to gather wild horses in the Fifteenmile Wild Horse Herd Management Area (HMA), in Wyoming, and update the HMA’s management plan.
Texas Horse Herd Seized
More than 30 allegedly malnourished horses are recovering after authorities removed them from a trainer’s farm near China Spring last week.
Eye Tumors in Horses
Tumors of the eye itself are very rare in horses, but those of the structures around the eye are surprisingly common.
Bony Changes in the Equine Neck
Researchers found that many horses not diagnosed with neck pain had bony changes in the cervical spine.
