Latest News – The Horse
N.M. Horse Processing Plant On Hold Again
An order handed down by an appeals court bars the USDA from carrying out inspections at processing plants.
N.Y. Racing Regulators to Consider Standard Drug Thresholds
Regulators are poised to enact new thresholds for 24 drugs and propose rules to regulate shock wave therapy.
Hoskins to Serve Probation, Pay Fines for Mistreating Horses
Hoskins was found guilty of mistreating dozens of Morgan Horses earlier this year.
Breeders’ Cup Drug Tests Come Back Clean
All urine and blood samples collected from Breeders’ Cup horses tested negative for prohibited substances.
Hair Coat Conundrums
Each of your horse’s hairs speaks volumes about his overall health, nutrition status, and genetic makeup.
Federal Judge Clears Way for N.M. Horse Processing Plant
A judge allowed a lawsuit that could have prevented a New Mexico processing plant from opening to expire.
Icelandic Veterinary Authorities Criticize Horse Trainer
Icelandic veterinary authorities criticized a trainer’s demonstration as “contrary to equine welfare.”
Robot Brings Racehorse Phar Lap’s Body Together Digitally
For years three major parts of Phar Lap’s body have been housed in pieces at three museums in two countries.
Researchers Review Equine Multinodular Pulmonary Fibrosis
While EMPF is considered a rare disease, researchers found that it appears to be related to a very common one.
Jackson Honored with UC Davis Distinguished Service Award
Jackson received the award for her support of numerous equine performance-related research studies.
2013 WEVA Congress in the Books
More than 500 attendees from 49 countries attended the 2013 WEVA Congress, held in Budapest, Oct. 3-5.
Study: Feral Horses ‘Shop Around’ for Ideal Living Areas
Researchers recently confirmed that feral horses appear to ‘shop around’ based on population density.
Mucho Macho Man Captures Breeders’ Cup Classic
Mucho Macho Man dug in for the final strides and prevailed over Will Take Charge and Declaration of War.
Secret Compass Euthanized after Suffering Condylar Fracture
The 2-year-old filly suffered a condylar fracture during the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies race.
Equine Influenza: Are We Protecting our Horses Effectively?
Research suggests the protection afforded by influenza vaccines might not be as straightforward as we think.
Scientists Work to Save Persian Onager from Extinction
Researchers recently accepted the challenge of producing onager foals via artificial insemination.
