Latest News – The Horse
African Horse Sickness Found in Western Cape
Two horses in South Africa’s Western Cape have tested positive for African horse sickness, reported officials in that area.
RMTC Amends Therapeutic Medications List
The Racing Medication and Testing Consortium (RMTC) board of directors took several actions March 17 intended to further the process toward the nationwide adoption of uniform medication rules, penalties, and testing.
First Equine Hendra Case of 2014 Confirmed in Queensland
Biosecurity Queensland is managing the first equine hendra virus case of 2014 after test results received late last night confirmed a horse in the Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia, area was positive for the disease.
Study Compares Laparoscopic, Conventional Cryptorchidectomy
Researchers found that the advantages of laparoscopy might not always outweigh the disadvantages in horses requiring surgery for cryptorchidism.
Spooky Seniors
Our senior horses are saints. After a lifetime of hard work, they’re enjoying their “retirement” by either teaching beginners the ropes, packing the kids or
Florida Court Denies Barrel Racing Ban Rehearing
A state appeals court in Tallahassee, Fla., has given Gretna Racing LLC another legal “no” in its bid to resume pari-mutuel barrel racing.
McIlwraith Honored by Orthopaedic Research Society
Dr. Wayne McIlwraith became the first veterinarian honored with a prestigious career award from the Orthopaedic Research Society last weekend.
Poll Recap: Nutrition Knowledge
Of the 1,127 respondents, 225 (20%) indicated they were interesting in learning more about supplements.
AQHA Gets More Time to Make Cloning Arguments
A federal court has given the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) more time to answer a request from owners of cloned horses to slate oral arguments in the association’s appeal regarding the registration of cloned Quarter Horses.
Underwater Treadmill Exercise’s Effects on Horses’ Backs
New research results suggest adding an underwater treadmill to a horse’s fitness regimen might help relieve back pain and increase range of motion.
Careful Compounding
Drug compounding seems to hit the news every few years. What’s the big deal?
Equine Athletes and Their Feet
Working for a horse health publication has its many perks–including the freedom to race out to the barn midday for veterinarian and farrier visits. I’ve
Cellulitis Treatment and Prevention in Horses
My gelding had a really bad bout of cellulitis last summer, and we almost lost him to the disease. I’ve heard there is a greater chance he will get it again in the future. What are some possible preventative measures I can take to protect my horse?
Therapy Horses Missing From Pasture
The owner of a nonprofit group that provides equine-assisted therapy to war veterans and disabled children says two horses used the program were taken from their pasture in LaValle, Wis., last week.
KHRC Drug Tests: Turfway Meet ‘Cleanest’
A March 14 horsemen’s meeting on upcoming equine medication changes in Kentucky revealed some interesting information: The four months of racing at Turfway Park are the “cleanest” in the state, according to regular analysis of drug-testing results.
Horses Seized in Illinois Cruelty Case
More than 30 horses are receiving rehabilitative care after being seized in Kane County, Ill.
