Latest News – The Horse
Calgary Stampede to Review Equine Safety Policies
This year four horses were euthanized due to injuries sustained during chuckwagon races at the Calgary Stampede.
Standardbred Trainer Suspended 10 Years for Blood Doping
Indiana racing officials suspended Bradley Moffitt following a positive drug test for darbepoetin alfa (DPO).
Colorado VS: Four Counties Now Affected
As of July 15, 19 premises in four counties are quarantined after horses, mules, and one cattle herd tested positive.
Who’s the Herd Leader? It Depends, Researchers Say
Researchers determined that the dominant horse is rarely the one who takes the first steps to get the herd moving.
Washington Horse Farm Uses Rain Gardens for Mud Control in Paddocks and Mountain Trail Course
The owners of this recently purchased 17-acre farm are incorporating rain gardens in paddocks and on a mountain trail course to help with mud control.
Horse Manure Management: Composting
Composting is an excellent manure management strategy. Horses for Clean Water’s Alayne Blickle explains.
North Carolina Confirms First Equine EEE Case of 2015
An 8-year-old Quarter Horse from Cumberland County died despite veterinary treatment.
Summit Examines Injury Databases, Post-Mortem Programs
The racehorse welfare and safety summit also covered racetrack surfaces, continuing education, and more.
AAEP to Host Focus on Poor Performance Educational Event
The event is designed to help vets assess, diagnose, and treat a range of performance-limiting diseases and conditions.
CSU Labs Authorized to Test for VS
The change is expected to provide a more timely response on local tests; previously samples were sent to an Iowa lab.
Equine Diagnostic Imaging 101
Are CT, MRI, and X ray clear as mud? Learn about the appropriate uses for these imaging modalities and more.
Additional VS Positives Confirmed in Colorado Horses
Nine locations in three counties are quarantined after horses residing there tested positive for vesicular stomatitis.
Undefeated Racehorse Lady Eli Battling Laminitis
The multiple graded stakes winner developed laminitis after stepping on a nail following her most recent victory.
Texas Veterinarian Accused of Animal Cruelty
Dr. Kathie Digilio could face charges in connection with the removal of 30 horses from her Waller County farm.
Advocates Want Chuckwagon Races Dropped From Stampede Roster
Four horses were euthanized due to injuries sustained during chuckwagon races at this year’s Calgary Stampede.
Poll Recap: Fencing Options
Of the 873 respondents, 257 (29%) said they use electric fence on their horse farm or facility.
