Latest News – The Horse
Will a Club-Footed Mare Pass on the Flaw?
Dr. Bryant Craig talks about whether mares with conformation faults could pass them on and whether they should be bred. This podcast is from the Equine Life Stages: Stallions and Mares Q&A audio event, sponsored by Merck Animal Health.
Spending Bill Maintains Horse Slaughter Ban
The bill will effectively prevent any horse slaughterhouses from opening until Sept. 30, 2015.
New Rules Lead to Spike in Positive Drug Tests in Indiana
The adoption of new model rules on medication use in racehorses has led to an increase in positive tests in Indiana.
EVA Vaccines: What You Need to Know
Implementing a proper vaccination regimen for breeding stock is key to minimizing EVA’s spread around the world.
What is Kissing Spines?
Dr. Rachel Buchholz explains what “kissing spines” is in horses and its clinical signs.
What is the Best Living Situation for a Breeding Stallion?
Dr. Bryant Craig shares advice on how to house stallions, both those with high and low libido. This podcast is from the Equine Life Stages: Stallions and Mares Q&A audio event, sponsored by Merck Animal Health.
RCI Request Would Change RMTC’s Current Role
The RCI has asked the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium (RMTC) to merge into a new RCI scientific advisory board.
Is a 14-Year-Old Mare Too Old to Breed?
One mare owner wonders if it’s okay to breed a mare in her mid-teens. This podcast is from the Equine Life Stages: Stallions and Mares Q&A audio event, sponsored by Merck Animal Health.
RCI Uniform Classification Guidelines Updated
The organization updated entries on ketoprofen, alclofenac, firocoxib, aminorex, and more.
What are the Advantages of Pasture Breeding Horses?
Dr. Bryant Craig shares the benefits and potential pitfalls of breeding horses in herd situations. This podcast is from the Equine Life Stages: Stallions and Mares Q&A audio event, sponsored by Merck Animal Health.
Poll Recap: Hay Soaking
Of the 755 respondents, 584 (77%) said they do not soak their horses’ hay.
Fourth Horse Death Connected to Recalled Feed
A fourth Florida horse has died after consuming an equine feed tainted with an antibiotic intended for use in cattle.
All Aboard!
Most horse owners are taught to ensure their charges load (and stayÉ) in trailers quickly and easily in case an emergencyÑbe it a medical crisis,
Is it Safe to Breed a Mare with EMS?
Breeding a mare with equine metabolic syndrome presents many possible problems. Dr. Bryant Craig explains. This podcast is from the Equine Life Stages: Stallions and Mares Q&A audio event, sponsored by Merck Animal Health.
Officials Investigate Head-On Collision During Horse Race
The Dec. 13 collision led to a horse being euthanized after a race at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races.
Teeth in Strange Places
Can a tooth grow out of the front of the horse’s head, close to the eye?
