Latest News – The Horse
Study: New Zealand’s Sport Horse Industry worth $1 Billion Annually
Of the estimated 80,000 sport horses in New Zealand, the average total annual spend per horse is $12,500.
Could Endophyte-Infected Fescue Cause Lameness in Horses?
Researchers observed noticeable lameness in horses consuming high levels of endophyte-infected seeds and hay.
Breeders’ Cup: Questing Found to Have Eye Injury
The filly’s eye was swollen shut the evening after her race, but no one is sure how or when she was injured.
Lakeland Animal Nutrition Official Partner of 2014 Alltech FEI WEG
Lakeland has been named an Alltech Official Partner for the 2014 edition of the World Equestrian Games.
Florida Horses Found Slain, Dismembered
Since 2009, the remains of more than 20 horses butchered for their meat have been discovered in that state.
N.Y. Racing Association Donates to Sandy Relief
NYRA will contribute $100,000 to the Hurricane Sandy disaster relief effort.
New Hendra Case Confirmed near Ingham, Qld.
Biosecurity Queensland received the positive test results late on Nov. 4. The horse was euthanized Nov. 1.
Advances in Equine Joint Pain Management
One researcher evaluated pharmacologic methods of osteoarthritis management and recent pain control advances.
2012 Laminitis Conference: Trimming Too Short?
Instructor and farrier Chris Gregory, CJF, FWCF, answers a reader’s question about trimming horses’ hooves too short during the 2012 International Equine Conference on Laminitis and Diseases of the Foot.
FEI Co-Sponsors Conference on Concussion in Sport
The conference covered updates on concussion studies from four years ago and how to keep athletes safe.
Maine Horse Shooting Probed
A veterinary examination after the shooting revealed that the horse had sustained three wounds.
Hybrid Cart Makes Pulling Loads Safer for Horses
An electrically powered hybrid cart prevents equine fatigue and makes pulling heavy loads safer for horses.
2012 Laminitis Conference: Broodmares and Laminitis
Veterinarian and farrier Dr. Raul Bras answers a user’s question concerning broodmares and laminitis at the 2012 International Equine Conference on Laminitis and Diseases of the Foot.
2012 Laminitis Conference: The Human Correlate of Laminitis
Dr. Nora Grenager answers a user’s question about the human correlate of laminitis at the 2012 International Equine Conference on Laminitis and Diseases of the Foot. The answer might surprise you.
Fort Larned Wins Thrilling 2012 Breeders’ Cup Classic
The 4-year-old colt led from gate to wire to take the Classic on jockey Brian Hernandez Jr.’s birthday.
AHC Hires New Director of Health and Regulatory Affairs.
Adam Choate has joined the American Horse Council as the director of health and regulatory affairs.
