Latest News – The Horse
BLM to Begin Reveille HMA Wild Horse Gather Jan. 30
The BLM will gather 140 to 160 horses, remove 80, and release 60-80 back to the range after fertility control treatment.
Pegasus World Cup Connections Pledge to Support Aftercare
Connections of two contenders have pledged to support New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program.
UK Department of Veterinary Science Launches New Websites
The University of Kentucky Department of Veterinary Science launched three new sites to replace its former one.
NTRA Safety, Integrity Alliance Reaccredits Gulfstream Park
The alliance is designed to establish standards and practices to promote safety and integrity in horse racing.
NYSGC Releases Racehorse Aftercare Video
As of Feb. 1 owners and trainers seeking to race horses in New York must view the video for licensure.
Breeding Mares That Don’t Show Signs of ‘Heat’
Some mares are “quiet” when in estrus, making them more difficult to breed. Dr. Ryan Ferris of CSU offers advice.
Extension Agents to Host 10th Pastures Please! Workshop
Lectures will focus on reducing tall fescue toxicosis, the top toxins for horses in Kentucky, weed control, and more.
Recognizing Signs of Equine Abuse: The Vet’s Role
Equine practitioners must be familiar with the signs of abuse, its various forms, and their role in preventing it.
Deconstructing the Laminitis ‘Train Wreck’
Researchers have made great strides in understanding laminitis, but it remains a difficult disease to predict and treat.
Nocardioform Placentitis Concerns for Kentucky Foal Crop
The UKVDL saw 10 nocardioform placentitis abortions in December 2016 and eight in the first two weeks of January.
Kentucky EHV: Cases Confirmed at Turfway, Keeneland
Two horses from one barn at Turfway and one horse at Keeneland have tested positive for EHV-1.
February KENA Meeting to Focus on EHV
Kenton Morgan, DVM, Dipl. ACT; Joe Lyman, DVM, MS; and Rusty Ford will each present on different aspects of EHV-1.
Getting Through Cold Spells Can be Stressful for Livestock
A combination of cold air and winds create dangerous conditions. Here’s how to protect your horses and other animals.
Poll Recap: University Teaching Hospitals
Of the 516 respondents, 302 (59%) said they have taken their horse to a university veterinary teaching hospital.
Woman Charged in Colorado Horse Seizure
Penny Gingerich has been charged with 64 counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty.
Arkansas Man to Serve 10 Years in Horse Shooting Case
Brandon Mitchell will spend a decade in prison after pleading guilty to shooting and killing a horse last year.
