Latest News – The Horse
How to Care for Aging Equids’ Teeth
Learn what dental problems veterinarians manage in senior horses and how owners can help monitor them.
Drug Tests Help Protect Integrity of California Horse Racing
The staff at UC Davis’ drug testing lab runs approximately 70,000 samples a year looking for evidence of performance-enhancing and other prohibited drugs.
Breeders’ Cup to Employ National Medication Reforms
The Breeders’ Cup World Championships will be held for the first time under reforms included in the National Uniform Medication Program.
OSU Veterinary Center Hosts Disaster Relief Training
The two-day event focused on the horse and how to help equids in the event of a disaster.
More than 50 Colorado Premises Remain Quarantined for VS
Nearly 300 previously affected premises in that state have been released from quarantine.
Untapable Powers to Breeders’ Cup Distaff Win
Facing older rivals for the first time, Winchell Thoroughbreds’ Kentucky homebred daughter of Tapit scored by 1 1/4 lengths over Don’t Tell Sophia and Iotapa with jockey Rosie Napravnik aboard for trainer Steve Asmussen.
Equine Complementary Therapies: Your Questions Answered
Equine complementary therapies, such as chiropractic and acupuncture, are more popular than ever. Learn how they might help your horse’s health and performance.
Beware of Bad Footing
What riding conditions give you pause, and how do you protect your horse from footing-related injuries?
Why Does a Horse Shake His Head?
What causes horses to shake their heads, and how can this issue be resolved?
CSU Releases New Furosemide Research Results
Dr. Paul Morley and colleagues examined existing studies on furosemide and concluded that there is high-quality, albeit limited, evidence that the drug is effective in reducing the incidence and severity of EIPH in racehorses.
AAEP On Call Veterinarians to Assist at 2014 Breeders’ Cup
Drs. Larry Bramlage and Wayne McIlwraith will be available to provide timely health reports to the media and viewing audience regarding the athletes in each race.
Contraception Begins for San Felipe Pueblo Wild Horses
The San Felipe Pueblo will employ porcine zona pellucida, or PZP, in accordance with the recommendations of a recent National Academy of Sciences report.
Breeders’ Cup Participants Pledge to Support New Vocations
To date, 36 championship contenders have owners and/or trainers pledging a percentage of their Breeders’ Cup purse earnings to New Vocations.
Winter Horse Keeping
Use these tips to keep your horse healthy during the winter months.
Developing the Sport Horse: Common Injuries
Learn about three common sport horse injuries and how to prevent and manage them.
UC Davis Launches Equine Ophthalmology Service
Mary Lassaline, DVM, PhD, MA, Dipl. ACVO, is heading the UC Davis equine ophthalmology service.
