Latest News – The Horse
Indiana Racing Commission Suspends Vet Russell for 20 Years
Ross Russell, DVM, was suspended and fined $20,000 for allegedly administering cobalt to a horse before a race and several other offenses.
Equine Veterinarian, Parents Killed in Kentucky
Emily Champion, DVM, who practiced veterinary medicine at Delta Downs racetrack, was the victim of a homicide Oct. 26 while visiting her parents at their rural western Kentucky home.
The Sales Yard
Horses sold at low-end auctions throughout the country face unknown fates. Photo: iStock I watch horse auction sites from throughout the Pacific Northwest online.
Are Red Mineral Blocks Better for Horses Than White Ones?
Dr. Clair Thunes shares her thoughts on if horses should get red or white salt blocks.
Smartphone App Helps Animal Cruelty Investigators
The new feature within the ICE BlackBox app allows users to create a short video record of suspected animal cruelty incidents, as well as to establish GPS coordinates of the alleged crime.
Breeders’ Cup Modifies Convicted Trainer Rule
Starting in 2015, trainers convicted of some medication violations will not be able to transfer horses to assistant trainers or other employees to race in the Breeders’ Cup.
Lab: Delays Followed Suspicious Samples Spike
Officials at a Lexington, Kentucky, equine drug-testing laboratory blamed recent long delays in processing samples on a spike of nearly 100 times the number of usual suspicious results this year compared with 2013.
Navicular Disease and Fracture
I have a 17-year-old that has a fractured navicular bone that has calcified. I have seen magnetic bell boots available on the market and was wondering if these would help with the pain. Is there any type of treatment or surgery that can repair this?
Are We Prepared for African Horse Sickness?
One vet recommends taking these preparation steps to help reduce the impact of an outbreak.
WEG Heads to Canada in 2018
The World Equestrian Games will take place in Bromont, Canada, only the second time it’s been held in North America.
‘Low-Density’ Genotyping Could Benefit Owners, Researchers
Researchers say the more affordable technique could lead to more horses being genotyped and a better understanding of diseases and disease processes.
BLM Ely, Nevada, District to Gather Wild Horses
The BLM will gather approximately 120 excess wild horses from in and around the Triple B and Silver King herd management areas.
French Vaulter Films Equestrian Commercial
Our international reporter watched as a film crew captured vaulting footage for a commercial. Here are her takeaways.
Genomics’ Contribution to EVA Research and Beyond
In the past two decades the field of equine genomics has exploded, leading to the discovery of genetic variants for coat colors, gene mutations responsible for a variety of health conditions (such as equine viral arteritis, EVA), and more.
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Ashley Fowler
Fowler’s main research focus involves investigating what affects horses’ phosphorus excretion.
How Can I Keep My Senior Comfortable During a Farrier Visit?
Learn ways you and your farrier can make an arthritic senior horse more comfortable during a trim. This podcast is from the Equine Life Stages: Senior Horses Q&A audio event, sponsored by Merck Animal Health.
