Latest News – The Horse
Can Exercise Help an EPM Horse?
Find out what kind of physical exercise might help improve a horse with equine protozoal myeloencephalitis.
Phipps Reissues Call for Drug-Free Horse Racing
The chairman of The Jockey Club said Oct. 6 a centralized regulatory body for horse racing would facilitate changes necessary to improve the integrity of the sport in the United States, but acknowledged the chances of it happening are slim to none.
Hypersalivation in Horses
Does your horse drool like a dog? Here are some reasons why, from the benign to the life threatening.
Louisiana Man Charged in Horse Theft
A Louisiana man has been charged with theft after allegedly stealing a horse before selling the animal at an auction.
Breeders’ Cup Champion Amazombie to Old Friends
The 8-year-old gelding won 12 of 29 starts and earned over $1.9 million during his racing career.
BLM Offers Tour of Nevada Wild Horse and Burro Facility
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering a public tour of the Indian Lakes Road Short-Term Holding Facility in Fallon, Nevada, on Friday, Oct. 17.
Survey: Some Owners Treat Encysted Small Redworms Improperly
A survey showed that one in five British horse owners claiming to have treated for encysted small redworms (or strongyles) used a dewormer not indicated to treat these potentially lethal parasites.
Equine Assisted Reproduction Techniques 101
Learn about the four most common assisted reproduction techniques used in today’s equine breeding industry.
Prevention is Better than Cure, Racehorse Owners Say
Despite apparent advances in techniques to repair damaged tendons, trainers and owners say they would like more help preventing injuries in the first place.
Deadline for 2015 AHP Student Award Contest is Jan. 23
The contest provides up to three $750 travel awards for students to attend the AHP Annual Seminar.
The Golden Years: Caring for the Senior Horse
With a little extra care and attention, many older horses can have an extended career and a comfortable life.
Game On Dude to Old Friends
The 7-year-old gelded son of Awesome Again won 16 of 34 races and earned just under $6.5 million.
Woman Charged in Nevada Equine Cruelty Case
A Nevada woman is facing multiple animal cruelty counts after Clark County authorities removed more than 30 horses from her ranch near Las Vegas.
Number of Texas, Colorado VS Quarantines Dropping
Seven Texas premises and 96 Colorado premises remain quarantined for vesicular stomatitis (VS).
Kentucky Reports Third Equine WNV Case of 2014
The unvaccinated 26-year-old grade gelding from Marshall County was euthanized after becoming recumbent.
How to Manage a Collapsed Foal
Weak or recumbent foals require early veterinary intervention. Here’s what to watch for.
