Latest News – The Horse
West Virginia to Tackle Latest Round of Model Drug Rules
Thoroughbred industry stakeholders in West Virginia will meet May 6 to consider changes in the state’s racing rules, including a few related to the National Uniform Medication Program.
Animal Disease Tracking Map Launched
Infectious disease researchers in Canada have launched an interactive online map designed to track diseases in dogs, cats, and horses around the world.
Montana Horse Rescuers Charged with Animal Cruelty
Two Montana horse rescuers are facing animal cruelty charges connected to the seizure of more than 30 animals from a Broadwater County ranch.
Keeping Stallions’ Genital Microflora in Check
The amount of genital microflora (bacteria) on stallions’ genitals can fluctuate during a breeding season. However, using proper and sterile management techniques can help ensure microflora increases do not affect semen quality.
How We Can Help Senior Horses Seeking Homes
How have you helped senior horses find their forever homes?
Kentucky Horse Owner Pleads in Cruelty Case
A man accused of maltreating dozens of horses on his Pendleton County property has pleaded not guilty.
Poll Recap: Longeing Lessons
Of the 797 respondents, 329 (41%) said longeing is a regular part of their horses’ fitness program.
Jockey Club Chairman: Make Triple Crown Vet Records Public
Ogden Mills “Dinny” Phipps has called for public release of the veterinary records of all horses entered in this year’s Triple Crown races.
National HBPA Endorses Changes in Racehorse Drug Rules
Changes made by the Association of Racing Commissioners International in regard to model medication rules led to an endorsement by the National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA).
Infographic: Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS)
Learn the risks of equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) and get management and treatment tips in this easy-to-follow visual guide.
Managing Horses with Excessive Tearing
Excessive tearing could suggest a number of potentially serious equine eye conditions. Veterinarians should examine cases carefully and then determine an appropriate treatment course.
Sports Medicine Researcher Clayton Retires from MSU
Hilary Clayton, BVMS, PhD, Dipl. ACVSMR, MRCVS, has retired from her long-held post at Michigan State University (MSU), but says she’ll still be active in the equine and research communities.
Colostrum for Foals
To a newborn foal, colostrum can mean the difference between life and death.
EHV-1 Reported in North Dakota
The North Dakota Department of Agriculture (NDDA) has indicated three cases of non-neuropathogenic equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) have been confirmed in Burleigh County thus far in 2014.
Blue-Eyed Blues
Are horses with blue eyes more sensitive to light or more prone to eye disorders than other horses?
Peterson: Be Proactive on Racetrack Surface Maintenance
Dr. Mick Peterson says catastrophic injuries won’t be eliminated, but that’s no excuse for not investing resources in the best and safest racing surface possible.
