Latest News – The Horse
Nebraska State Veterinarian Encourages EHV-1 Awareness
Nebraska State Veterinarian Dennis Hughes, DVM, is reminding horse owners and equine event operators to remain vigilant and exercise biosecurity measures.
Mare Expelled
My gelding decided to put an older mare out of the herd. He will not let her anywhere close to the other horses. Have you heard of this, and is there anything I can do to get them all happily together again?
No Serious Equine Injuries Reported after Kentucky Derby
The connections of the horses that ran in Saturday’s Kentucky Derby reported no serious equine injuries in the wake of the race, however several received treatment for nicks and cuts.
Indiana Adopts Model Racehorse Drug Rules; Group has Doubts
The commission approved model rule threshold levels for 24 commonly used therapeutic drugs. But a regulatory watchdog organization said the rules aren’t in lockstep with the National Uniform Medication Program.
Online Equine Exercise Physiology Course Offered
The 12-week online course is designed to provide students with in-depth study of the physiologic systems and metabolic pathways important to equine performance and conditioning.
Equine WNV Spread across Central Europe Investigated
Weather conditions, such as flooding and unusually high temperatures, could contribute to West Nile virus’ spread, one researcher says.
California Chrome Shines in Kentucky Derby
Favored California Chrome pulled clear in the stretch to win the May 3 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands by 1 3/4 lengths over closer Commanding Curve.
SPANA Launches Fundraising Effort to Train African Farriers
A recent SPANA survey of 320 cart horses in two Ethiopian towns found that nearly all were suffering with problems caused by poor farriery.
TAMU Breaks Ground for New Veterinary Education Complex
The capital project represents a major expansion for the college of veterinary medicine and will also be one of the largest construction projects on the Texas A&M campus.
Study: Tongue Ties Appear to Benefit Racehorses
Researchers found that applying tongue ties appears beneficial to racehorses and, if done correctly, does not appear to cause horses stress or pain.
Summer Horse Care Tips
Dr. Erin Denney-Jones discusses different health conditions that can affect horses during the hot summer months, as well as management practices and tips for caring for horses during the summer.
In Pursuit of Long-Lost Horses
Unlike my colleague Erica, author of our “Old Horses: Better with Age” blog, I don’t have much experience managing senior horses. Most of my former
How to Keep Horses Fresh when Traveling Internationally
What kept Kentucky Derby and Dubai World Cup winner Animal Kingdom performing at his best as he traveled the world? His trainer Graham Motion explains.
Saddle Sore Spots
Saddle and girth sores are common in horses that are ridden hard, or ridden with poorly fitting tack, or ridden with tack that moves around too much or puts pressure on certain areas.
Ky. Derby, Oaks Out-of-Competition Tests Come Back Clean
All of the Oaks and Derby entrants, as well as a random cross-section of horses nominated to run in stakes May 2-3, were tested under Kentucky statutes that govern pari-mutuel horse racing.
Walking Horse Owners Sue Blount County Humane Group
The complaint alleges that horses seized during an animal cruelty investigation were returned months later in a condition that precluded the animals’ participation in competitions where cash prizes were awarded.
