Latest News – The Horse
OBS Adopting Model Medication Rules
The sales company will begin implementing guidelines for controlled therapeutic medications this spring.
Endoscopy for Equine Dental Exams
Oral endoscopy provides vets with a detailed, magnified view of dental and soft tissue structures in the horse’s mouth.
Judge Halts Nevada Wild Horse Gather
The judge halted the gather “until the court has an opportunity to fully consider the merits of plaintiffs’ claims.”
BLM Wild Horse and Burro Program: An Overview
Learn about the history of feral horses and burros in the United States and the BLM’s management goals and strategies.
Punishment and Horses
Does punishing horses work to deter them from certain behaviors, and when is punishment appropriate for a horse?
Oklahoma Man Charged With Maltreating Horse Herd
An Oklahoma man is facing multiple charges after more than 80 horses were seized from his Muskogee County property.
Vets Northrop, Mueller Named to Georgia Racing Board
Dr. Foster Northrop and Dr. Eric Mueller join a group working to pass pari-mutuel wagering legislation in Georgia.
‘Gumshoe Sleuthing’ in Equine Veterinary Medicine
Dr. John Madigan presented the AAEP’s 2014 Milne lecture on discoveries that changed equine and human health.
Genetic Disorders: Breed by Breed
By knowing what conditions certain horses are predisposed to, owners and breeders can take preventive steps.
Does Uterine Edema Affect Pregnancy Outcome?
Researchers determined that excessive uterine edema near the time of ovulation did not adversely affect pregnancy rates.
The Farrier’s Role in Horse Hoof Care
Take time to recognize the significant contributions farriers make to the equine community.
Starlight Stable’s Laminitis Research Challenge Met
Starlight issued the challenge in memory of Intense Holiday, a racehorse who was euthanized after developing laminitis.
A Review of Imaging Options for Subtle Lamenesses
A veterinarian weighs in on radiographs, nuclear scintigraphy, and standing MRI for diagnosing subtle lamenesses.
Poll Recap: Members Only
Of the 506 respondents, 353 (70%) said they belong to a horse-related club, association, team, or organization.
What to Consider Before Breeding an Older Mare
One of my very favorite times of the year in central Kentucky is “baby season.” This is the timeÑstarting in early January and running through
RCI: Same Mission, New Approach on Medication
The RCI intends to take the lead role in gathering the information needed to set racehorse medication policies.
