Latest News – The Horse
New Vocations Announces 16 Ambassadors for 2014
The human and equine ambassadors will represent the organization and help promote retired racehorses in second careers.
Diagnosing Equine Knee and Upper Cannon Bone Injuries
Jumpers’ forelimbs withstand tremendous impact, so the bones of their knees and neighboring ligaments at the upper part of the cannon bone are prone to injury.
Dealing with Navicular Disease
Navicular disease, or caudal heel pain, can seem devastating when diagnosed, but treatment options exist and many horses can return to athletic work.
How to Select and Prepare a Stimulus Mare
A stimulus/mount mare that is an easy keeper, sound, and reliably attractive and receptive to most stallions, as well as comfortable with her work and easy to handle, is invaluable to a breeding facility, one veterinarian says.
AHT Infectious Disease Group receives NEF Commendation
The Animal Health Trust (AHT) Infectious Disease Group received the Sir Colin Spedding Award in recognition of the group’s work on disease research, surveillance, and management.
Authorities Still Investigating Oregon Wild Horse Shootings
Despite the offer of a cash reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible, leads in the case have been scant, a law enforcement official said.
Lane County, Ore., Horses Test Positive for Neurologic EHV-1
A Lane County stable is quarantined after one horse died and four others tested positive for EHV-1.
Poll Recap: Mud Woes
Of the 758 respondents, 233 (31%) said they are most concerned about slick footing caused by mud this spring.
Gulfstream Park to use Out-of-Competition Testing Grant Fund
The fund provides for financial assistance from The Jockey Club to help defray qualifying expenses associated with out-of-competition drug testing programs.
Worms and the Silver Screen
I’m posting my column for April a little early because, while the project I describe here is ongoing, the researcher has set a milestone deadline for today. What do
Fossil Evidence of Laminitis in Ancient Horses
Researchers found that 75.25% of the coffin bone fossils examined exhibited some signs consistent with chronic laminitis.
Gastric Ulcers: Maintaining Horses’ Stomach Health
Being aware of the risk factors associated with gastric ulcers in horses is an important step in preventing them.
Time to Ride Introduces ‘100 Day Horse Challenge’
Time to Ride, an American Horse Council initiative, has introduced a grass-roots effort designed to engage 100,000 new people with horses in a 100-day period.
Veterinarians Oppose Blackburn Bill
The AVMA and the AAEP have issued statements opposing a bill introduced into the U.S. House of Representatives last month as an alternative to anti-soring legislation introduced last year.
Thoroughbred The Name’s Jimmy Euthanized at Old Friends
The 1992 American Derby record setter The Name’s Jimmy died March 7 at Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Center in Georgetown, Ky.
