Latest News – The Horse
TIP Application Deadline is Sept. 30
TIP sponsorships are available for myriad disciplines and are open to shows in the United States and Canada.
White Honored with Professor Emeritus Status
Nathaniel A. White II, DVM, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, has been conferred the title of “professor emeritus.”
Researchers Evaluating Inflammatory Markers of Laminitis
Blood levels of certain anti-inflammatory markers might indicate a horse is at increased risk of laminitis.
ELCR Offers Conservation-Related Webinars, Teleconferences
As part of its ongoing educational series of webinars and teleconferences, ELCR will offer four programs.
Virginia Racing Commission Adopts Model Drug Rules
The rules set uniform thresholds for 24 controlled therapeutic medications.
New Vocations Receives Grant for Thoroughbred Aftercare
New Vocations received a $15,000 grant from the ASPCA to aid in rehabilitating Thoroughbreds off the track.
A First Time for Everything
Something I feel like I’m continually reminded of is that regardless of how long you’ve been caring for, working with, or simply admiring horses, you’ve
It’s Not Too Late to Vaccinate Horses against West Nile
Wyoming animal health officials encourage owners to vaccinate horses against the potentially deadly virus.
UK Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Launches New Website
The new website is aimed toward veterinarians, farmers, animal owners, and organizations.
Renal Replacement Therapy: A Future Option for Horses?
Researchers are exploring the use of renal replacement therapy to help horses with acute renal failure.
EEE, WNV Confirmed in Massachusetts Horses
This is the first equine WNV case and the fourth equine EEE case confirmed in Massachusetts this year.
Poll Recap: Tractor Tendencies
Of the 530 voters, 63% said they own a tractor, while 10% said they borrow a tractor if they need one.
Help Horse Owners in Flood-Ravaged Colorado
Horse owners can aid affected horsemen and women by donating to the USEF Equine Disaster Relief Fund.
No Pattern Seen in Ellis Park Racehorse Fatalities
Officials say there’s no explanation for the spike in fatalities during the recently concluded race meet.
Top Reproduction Studies of 2012-’13
Two veterinarians describe recent equine reproduction studies they found interesting and influential.
Oops, I Bought a Horse
You know how sometimes when your dressage horse has been off-and-on lame for more than a year and you’re kind of feeling sad because everyone
