Latest News – The Horse
Hearing on BLM Helicopter, Motorized Vehicle Use Scheduled
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wyoming’s hearing will take place on May 5 at 5:30 p.m.
Helping Horses Through Rescue or Adoption
To celebrate Help a Horse Day, our readers submitted their photos and success stories of horses they have rescued or adopted.
Legislators Make Latest Bid to Ban Horse Processing
The legislation would ban U.S. horse processing plants and prevent the transport of horses to foreign slaughterhouses.
House Receives Veterinary Association Award
Amanda House, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, has received the Florida Veterinary Medical Association’s Gold Star Award for 2015.
Erskine Named Director of Marion duPont Scott EMC
Dr. Michael D. Erskine has acted as interim director of the Virginia Tech facility since May 2013.
Mereworth Farm Preserved for Retired Racehorses
The 1,200-acre Lexington, Kentucky, farm will serve as a sanctuary for unwanted equines and retired racehorses.
The Long-Lost Classic-Format Three-Day Event
Learn about the long-format event and why veterinarians are crucial to these competitions.
French Eventing Horse, Rider Disqualified from 2014 WEG
The FEI Tribunal has disqualified Maxime Livio and Qalao des Mers following a positive test for a controlled medication.
Does My Mare Think a Miniature Horse is Her Baby?
In response to a reader question Dr. Nancy Diehl shares insight on equine maternal instincts, foal stealing, and more.
Input Sought on Proposed Canadian EIA Management Strategy
Comments are requested on a proposed approach for controlling equine infectious anemia (EIA) in Canada.
Jockey Club Enhances Graded Stakes Race Vet Record Reporting
Owners can make their graded stakes horses’ veterinary records public by posting them on a specialized website.
Getting to Know EOTRH
This painful dental disease is often seen in older horses and can have severe consequences. Here’s what to watch for.
California Men Charged With Shooting at Wild Burros
Three men have been charged with attempting to shoot wild burros in a residential area of Moreno Valley.
Second Maryland Horse Tests Positive for EHV-1
Two Maryland premises are now quarantined after horses residing at the facilities tested positive for neurologic EHV-1.
Does Your Equine Ulcer Treatment Product Add Up?
Studies indicate that some ulcer products contain a wide range of omperazole, from as little as 27% to as much as 126%.
OTTBs Competing at Rolex Will Receive Recognition from TIP
The Thoroughbred Incentive Program (TIP) will award Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event riders competing on Thoroughbreds.
