Latest News – The Horse
Queen’s Racehorse Tests Positive for Morphine
Estimate, the 2013 Ascot Gold Cup winner belonging to Queen Elizabeth II, has tested positive for the banned substance morphine, Buckingham Palace announced July 22.
Utah Authorities Seek Horse Shooter
Utah law enforcement authorities are hoping the public can help identify whoever is responsible for shooting and killing four Davis County horses.
Risk Factors for EIPH in Australian Racehorses Studied
Researchers identified longer race distances, low ambient temperatures, 20 or more lifetime starts, and bar shoes as EIPH risk factors in an Australian Thoroughbred racehorse population.
Equine Rhinitis Virus
Leading rhinitis researchers share the latest developments regarding this respiratory-disease-causing virus.
Fly and Other Insect Patrol for Senior Horses
If you’re a regular reader of this blog, firstly, thank you! But secondly, you should know by know that 18-year-old Dorado is a giant weenie:
Thoroughbred Club of America to Honor Veterinarians
Veterinarians Larry R. Bramlage, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS; Edward H. Fallon, DVM; and A. Gary Lavin, VMD, will be honored by the Thoroughbred Club of America at its 83rd testimonial dinner at Keeneland Race Course, in Lexington, Kentucky, Sept. 28.
Commentary: Keeping the Promise
Eric Mitchell, editorial director and editor-in-chief of The Blood-Horse, shares his thoughts on tracks switching from synthetic surfaces back to dirt footing, and a promise to keep racehorses safe.
Poll Recap: Finding a Veterinarian
Of the 872 respondents, 498 (57%) said their current veterinarian was recommended by a friend or fellow equestrian.
Minnesota Man Charged in Horse Deaths
A Minnesota man is facing animal cruelty charges connected to the deaths of two foals and two older horses.
Dehydration Eyed as Cause of Utah Horse Deaths
As authorities probe the possible dehydration-related deaths of 10 horses, learn why water is crucial to horses’ health.
Texas Confirms Additional Equine VS Cases
Additional horses residing in Bastrop, Travis, and Guadalupe counties have tested positive for vesicular stomatitis (VS).
Study: Filly Survives Colic Caused by Porcupine Quill
If you’ve got porcupines in your area, your horse could end up in a prickly situation similar to the one an 11-month-old Andalusian filly found herself in: having two colic surgeries after swallowing a porcupine quill.
Is It Okay to Give My Horse Expired Drugs?
A horse owner wonders if there’s any danger using drugs that have past their expiration dates.
Vesicular Stomatitis Confirmed in Boulder Co., Colorado
A Boulder County premises is under quarantine after equine vesicular stomatitis (VS) was confirmed there, and a number of other premises in the surrounding area are being investigated.
Colorado Reports First Equine WNV Case of 2014
Colorado animal health officials have confirmed the state’s first reported equine case of West Nile virus (WNV) for 2014 in an Adams County horse.
AAEP Foundation, Zoetis Award Scholarships to New Vets
Nine veterinary graduates of 2014 committed to careers in equine health care received $4,000 scholarships from Zoetis and the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Foundation.
