Latest News – The Horse
New York Racing Officials Meet in Wake of Breakdowns
Officials said racing participants will be asked to be more vigilant in an effort to prevent injuries to racehorses.
Three Yearlings Die in Kentucky Barn Fire
Three Thoroughbred yearlings died in a Central Kentucky barn fire just before midnight on Jan. 10.
Six Ways to Better Prevent and Respond to Barn Fires
Rebecca presented about barn-fire safety at the 2014 American Association of Equine Practitioners’ convention. Read about the top tips she shared.
2015 Application for TAA Accreditation Now Available Online
Equine aftercare organizations can apply for Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) accreditation through April 15.
Reid Reappointed Principal of Royal Veterinary College
Dr. Stuart Reid, who has an equine background, has been reappointed principal for a second five-year term.
Possible Answer to Horse’s Death Found in Hay
Industry professionals believe awns in rye straw, lip ulcers, and infection could be behind the horse’s sudden death.
CANTER, Retired Racehorse Project Join Forces
The groups will join forces to facilitate the sale of more Thoroughbred ex-racehorses to the equestrian market.
HITS Thermal Names Official Veterinary Partner
Hagyard Equine Medical Institute veterinarians will be available for routine and emergency care through March 16.
Cold Claims Illinois Horse
An Illinois owner is facing charges after a horse died after being exposed to severe winter weather.
Keeping an Older Horse in Good Weight During Winter
Dr. Nancy Loving talks about keeping senior horses well-fed and in good weight during the winter.
Hialeah, Florida, Horse Found Slaughtered
Police said an owner found his horse slaughtered in his barn when he went to feed then animal on Jan. 7.
State of Florida Fines Contaminated Horse Feed Manufacturer
Florida agricultural officials fined Lakeland Animal Nutrition $4,000 for the contaminated feed on Jan. 6.
Arizona Authorities Probe Alleged Animal Cruelty
Several horses are receiving rehabilitative care after being seized by Maricopa County, Arizona, authorities.
Vets Test Optical Coherence Tomography in Horse Joints
This new technique could allow veterinarians to better evaluate equine joint cartilage.
Two Arizona Horses Test Positive for Vesicular Stomatitis
Three premises in Santa Cruz County have been quarantined as a result of the positives.
ADM Releases Statement on South Carolina Horse Feed Incident
A farm owner says three horses died and another was sickened after consuming contaminated feed produced by ADM.
