Latest News – The Horse
Neurectomy for Laminitis
My veterinarian suspects my horse has laminitis. Would a neurectomy help my horse’s condition?
RCI Appoints Five to New Medication Board
Drs. Rick Sams, Scott Stanley, Mary Robinson, Ken McKeever, and George Maylin have been appointed to the board.
Bell to Head Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance
James G. “Jimmy” Bell, president and racing manager of Darley America, has been elected president of the organization.
Britain’s New Racehorse Steroid Policy Change Delayed
The policy change date was adjusted to allow more time to clarify certain elements of the new rules.
Equine Dentistry: Beyond the Basics
High-tech equipment and techniques are helping veterinarians provide better equine dental care.
Aussie Thoroughbred Sale Buyers Can Request Steroid Test
The sales company is offering the testing based on new rules banning anabolic steroid use in racehorses.
RMTC Plans Changes but No Merger with RCI
The RCI had invited the RMTC to merge with the former group’s new Drug Testing Standards and Practices Committee.
Researchers Identify Corneal Dystrophy in Friesians
Corneal dystrophy in Friesians could have a genetic basis, but the condition responds well to appropriate treatment.
BLM Gathering Burros from Nevada’s Pahrump Valley
The BLM says the burros pose a safety hazard on area roadways and have caused private property damage.
Racehorse Tax Break Passes Congress
A provision that retroactively extends three-year tax depreciation for all racehorses was passed Dec. 16.
Marketer Voluntarily Recalls Equine Gastric Ulcer Product
Tristar Equine Marketing has recalled Gastrotec after receiving a warning letter from the FDA regarding its marketing.
No New VS Cases Reported in Colorado in Last Week
Twenty-six Colorado premises remain under quarantine after animals tested positive for vesicular stomatitis (VS).
Rodenticide Linked to Six Sudden Racehorse Deaths
Officials found trace amounts of anticoagulant rodenticide in six horses that died suddenly following exercise.
WVRC Eyes Independent Review of Head-On Collision
The Dec. 13 collision led to a horse being euthanized after a race at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races.
Small Square Bale Feeder Economics, Hay Waste Evaluated
Using a hay feeder produces less waste and will save horse owners money in the long run, researchers say.
Winter Horse and Barn Care
Cold weather presents special challenges when it comes to managing horses. Learn about keeping your horses healthy and barn safe during the winter months.
