Latest News – The Horse
Veterinary Medicine Mobility Act Becomes Law
President Barack Obama has signed into law a bill that makes it legal for veterinarians to provide the care necessary to horses away from their licensed place of practice and across state lines.
Top Thoroughbred Trainers Support Phasing Out Furosemide
Many of North America’s top Thoroughbred trainers are backing a plan to eliminate the use of race-day medication in the United States beginning next season.
New Mexico Plant Withdraws Animal Processing Application
The attorney for a New Mexico firm that previously sought approval to process horses is blaming some equine advocates for the company’s livestock processing application withdrawal.
Escambia County, Florida, Horse Euthanized due to EEE
An unvaccinated horse in Escambia County, Florida, was recently euthanized after contracting Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE).
BLM Seeks Bids for Off-Range Wild Horse Care Facilities
The BLM is seeking bids for short- and long-term care facilities for horses gathered from Western rangelands.
BLM Wild Horse, Burro Advisory Board Meeting Set for Aug. 25
The board will discuss issues relating to the management and protection of wild horses and burros on Western public rangelands.
Effort Aims to Improve Animal Feed Safety
The Animal Feed Network aims to improve reaction time by sharing information about animal feed-related illnesses and product defects.
Saint Louis Encephalitis Virus Found in Neurologic Horse
The encephalitis virus once thought to be inert in horses has been identified in a Brazilian horse exhibiting neurologic signs, researchers in that country say.
The Importance of Water during Summer for Horses
There are six nutrients every horse needs, and the most important–and probably most overlooked–is water.
Churchill Downs Commits Money to RMTC
The group becomes the 24th racetrack entity in the United States to commit to making a contribution to the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium (RMTC).
Piro-Like Syndrome Making Waves in France
As Normandy prepares for the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, French scientists are performing biosecurity research to prevent the spread of equine disease. In particular, they’re looking into a syndrome they’re calling “piro-like.”
How Do You Prevent a Horse from Getting Arthritis?
Dr. Bryant Craig shares steps to prevent arthritis in the athletic horse. This podcast is from the Equine Life Stages: Adult Horses Q&A audio event.
Apply with Caution: Is Your Topical Treatment Show-Safe?
Check the product label of your favorite topical prior to applying to your show horse. Some topical therapy products contain illegal or banned substances and might result in a medication disqualification at your next show.
What is an ‘Intern Veterinarian’?
Dr. Abigail Velting of Virginia Equine Imaging in The Plains describes what internship means for equine veterinarians.
Del Mar Once Again Shifting Races Off Turf
Del Mar announced it will be moving its turf races to the main track through the upcoming weekend after another breakdown on the newly installed course July 31.
Horse Deaths, Controversy Plague Utah Wild Horse Gather
As the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) reports the deaths of two wild horses during a Utah gather, some wild horse advocates claim the animals should not have been gathered in the first place.
