Latest News – The Horse
Fatal Thoroughbred Racehorse Injuries Decline by 14% in 2015
The fatality rate of 1.62 per 1,000 starts is the lowest since the Equine Injury Database started publishing statistics.
Poll Recap: Achieving the Work-Life-Riding Balance
Of the 441 respondents, 330 (75%) said they work full time but still find time to ride and care for their horses.
Equine Leptospirosis: ‘Now We Have a Vaccine!’
Dr. Craig Carter recently presented an overview of equine leptospirosis and described the newly released vaccine.
Equine Earphones Could Help Horses Relax
Horses tended to recover from stress faster if they listened to classical music through specially designed headphones.
Reward Offered for Information on Lily’s Abusers
Investigators hope a $10,000 reward will help them find whomever who shot an elderly mare with a paintball gun.
Piroplasmosis Confirmed at New Mexico Training Facility
A private racehorse facility is under quarantine after a single horse there tested positive for equine piroplasmosis.
The Grass Guide: Alfalfa
This legume is one of the most in-demand species for hay production in the United States.
Caring for and Keeping Older Horses
Owners should watch senior horses closely for signs of decline and contact their veterinarians if problems arise.
TVMDL Drug Testing Lab Receives RMTC Accreditation
Texas A&M’s Drug Testing Laboratory is the seventh to receive full RMTC accreditation.
Queensland Parliament Seeking Opinions on Hendra Vaccine
Officials are asking for thoughts on Hendra virus and use of the available equine vaccine in Australia.
BLM Seeks Experienced Horse Trainers to for Pilot Program
The BLM is seeking experienced individuals to help train wild horses and place them into good homes.
Good Survival Rates After Uterine Tear Repair
Eighty-one percent of mares survived with treatment and 77% of mares bred the subsequent year carried a foal to term.
Eastern Tent Caterpillar Egg Hatch Underway in Kentucky
Eastern tent caterpillar consumption can cause late-term foal losses, early- and late-term fetal losses, and weak foals.
Study: Some Mares Find Rectal Ultrasounds Stressful
Nonlactating Thoroughbred mares perceived transrectal ultrasound exams as modest temporary stressors.
Barn Air Quality Affects Horses’ Breathing
Learn how to make changes around the barn to reduce horses’ likelihood of developing respiratory disease.
Jockey Club Grants for Out-of-Competition Testing Available
Racetracks in California, Florida, Kentucky, New York, and Ontario have participated since the program began in 2014.
