Latest News – The Horse
RCI Adjusts MMV Points, Expands Out-of-Competition Testing
The adjustment means minor infractions aren’t treated on par with serious violations in determining extra penalties.
New Vocations Receives $100,000 From Foundation Donors
To date the campaign has raised more than $1.6 million to build an aftercare facility at Mereworth Farm, in Kentucky.
Tips for Keeping Your Horse Hydrated Through the Winter
Horses are at risk for impaction colic if they eat substantial amounts of dry matter without drinking enough water.
Wild Horse Advocates Ponder Zinke Nomination
Congressman Ryan Zinke was nominated for Secretary of the Interior; the BLM is within the Department of the Interior.
Preparing Mares for Foaling
Spring is an exciting time for many breeders, as it likely marks the last trimester of their mares’ pregnancies. Due to the rapid changes that occur in the last few months of gestation, it is imperative that owners monitor mares closely.
EIA Found in Wasatch County, Utah, Horse
The horse was imported from Mexico earlier this year but tested negative for EIA at that time.
Nearly 5,500 Soak in Sun and Science at 2016 AAEP Convention
Convention attendees flocked to Orlando, Florida, from across the United States, Canada, and 46 other countries.
Genetic Mutation Behind Albino Donkeys Pinpointed
A missense mutation is behind the donkeys’ lack of pigmentation, researchers learned.
Equine Behavior Changes Before Death
Have horses been known to show significant behavior changes right before death? If so, why does this happen?
12 Facts About Diagnosing Distal Leg Lameness in Horses
Veterinarians use imaging technologies to evaluate, diagnose, and ultimately treat lameness in the lower leg and foot.
California EHV: Some Los Angeles County Quarantines Released
Meanwhile, no new cases have been confirmed in the unrelated Inyo County incident.
New York Mandates Continuing Education for Trainers
Thoroughbred trainers must obtain annual continuing education in equine health, welfare, and safety, among other topics.
RCI Board Approves Compliance Certification
The board voted to create a regulatory compliance program, setting minimum integrity standards based on the Model Rules.
Horses Perish in Colorado Barn Fire
More than a dozen horses were killed when fire swept through their Adams County barn this week.
Dr. Andrew van Eps Joins New Bolton Center Faculty
Van Eps’ research focuses on understanding, preventing, and treating laminitis and other musculoskeletal diseases.
New Surgical Technique for Fixing Equine Shoulder Fractures
Complications are common with traditional repair, so researchers tested a plate designed for human geriatric patients.
