Latest News – The Horse
Veterinary Students Benefit from Zoetis Support Program
The program is returning for its eighth year and providing around $1.5 million in donations.
How to Manage Limb Lacerations in Horses
Knowing how and being prepared to triage serious wounds can help improve a patient’s likelihood for a good recovery.
NYSGC Proposes New Regulations in Wake of PETA Claims
Also, the NYGSC fined trainer Steve Asmussen $10,000 for administering thyroxine within 48 hours of racing.
First Phase of Ohio Cobalt Study Complete
Preliminary results suggest cobalt could have detrimental effects on a number of equine body systems.
Adelaide Researchers Investigating Acute Equine Disease
A mystery illness suddenly struck down 14 horses across South Australia last year, eight of them fatally.
BLM Utah to Host Hearing on Vehicles and Wild Horses
The hearing will focus on the use of motorized vehicles and aircraft in wild horse and burro management.
Do Current EMS Treatments Work?
Current treatment options can be successful but only with sufficient veterinary support and advice, researchers found.
2016 TCA Stallion Season Auction to be Held Jan. 4-9
In 2015, TCA granted over $515,000 to more than 67 Thoroughbred-related charities.
New Diagnostic Procedures to Detect XY Mares
The new procedures could make sterile mares with XY sex chromosomes easier and less expensive for breeders to detect.
BEVA Provides Information on Medicine for Horse Owners
BEVA has produced a range of tools aimed to educate both veterinarians and horse owners about antibiotic resistance.
Back Country Horsemen of America’s Rapport with Wild Lands
The BCH of New Mexico cares for protected lands in the Corrales, Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, and Albuquerque Metro areas.
Targeted vs. Rotational Deworming: Which Is Less Expensive?
In certain situations, mainly stable herds of adult horses, deworming following FECs can be a cost-effective option.
Checkerboard Wild Horse Gather Comment Period Open
The BLM said public input is valuable and will help the bureau to develop a well-informed environmental assessment.
Colorado VS: Positive Diagnoses in 11 Counties
Forty-five premises remain quarantined while restrictions have been lifted on 376 facilities.
Australia Developing Antibiotic Guidelines Horses, Livestock
The Australian Veterinary Association and Animal Medicines Australia are joining forces to develop the guidelines.
Racing Commissioner Resigns Over Anti-Slaughter Proposal
Illinois Racing Commissioner Kathy Byrne withdrew the proposal and resigned after the board did not vote on the issue.
