Latest News – The Horse
FDA Releases Draft Guidance on Animal Drug Compounding
The document is designed to help ensure compounded drugs are available when appropriately prescribed by a veterinarian.
Kane County, Utah, VS Quarantines Lifted
Officials said all fourteen equids placed under quarantine were released as of May 14.
Preparing for Summer with Senior Horses
How do you ensure your senior horses stay comfortable when summer arrives?
Common Nutrient Deficiencies in Horses
Find out if your horse could be at risk of suffering subtle but serious vitamin and mineral imbalances.
The Horse Book Review: Hush Money by Chuck Greaves
Join a librarian and equestrian as she saddles up for national “Get Caught Reading” month and reviews some of her favorite horsey fiction.
IHRC Moves Equine Drug Testing to Industrial Laboratories
The transition comes after the commission’s primary laboratory reportedly failed to report three drug tests.
Equine Foundation Donation to Aid in Lameness Evaluation
Equine Guelph and Dr. Judith Koenig received a donation help to purchase a lameness evaluation device.
Researchers Study Uterine Torsion Outcomes
Researchers found that, overall, 90.5% of mares and 82.3% of foals survived to hospital discharge following treatment.
Corticosteroid Clearance Following Joint Injections
Researchers found that corticosteroid elimination varies depending on the dose used and the number of joints treated.
American Pharoah Romps to Victory in Soggy Preakness Stakes
American Pharoah registered a seven-length victory and is scheduled to make a bid for a Triple Crown sweep.
Swedish Horses Exempt from Pre-Race Testing in Britain
International horses–except those from Ireland, France, Germany, and Sweden–must be sampled before racing in Britain.
Researchers Debut Simplified Equine Temperament Test
They also identified a significant correlation between certain temperament parameters and jumping performance.
AHC’s 2015 Issues Forum and Speakers Set
Speakers from various sectors of the industry will speak to the forum’s theme of “Protecting and Promoting the Horse.”
Veterinarians Discuss Limb Deformities
Two equine surgeons shared their thoughts on rotational limb deformities, contracted carpal joints, club feet, and more.
No New EHV-1 Cases Reported in Oregon This Week
In the previous two weeks, nine horses developed fever and/or neurologic signs after being exposed to EHV-1.
Researchers Produce First European Foals from Frozen Embryos
The team hopes to make this process more accessible to breeders in the future.
