Latest News – The Horse
The Horse Launches Redesigned Website
Based on feedback from users, the new website will offer a cleaner, more efficient user experience.
Global Laminitis Conference Scheduled Nov. 2-3 in Calif.
This year’s event features a horse owner program covering advancements in laminitis research and more.
AAEP On Call Veterinarians to Assist 2012 Breeders’ Cup Races
Larry Bramlage, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, and Wayne McIlwraith, BVSc, PhD, DSc, FRCVS, Dipl. ACVS, will be on hand.
Weathering Hurricanes Gustav and Ike
Relevant lessons are learned from every major disaster to prepare for the next one.
Florida Town takes Aim at Horse Butchers
New minimum penalties of $3,500 in fines and a year in jail await those convicted of butchering horses.
Chicago Teens Accused of Injuring Police Horses
Two youths face charges connected to the alleged injury of horses belonging to the Chicago Police Department.
Installing Rubber Stall Mats
Initially rubber mats are a pricey investment, but they pay for themselves in stall cleaning convenience, reduced bedding costs, and comfort for your horse.
East Coast Horse Owners Brace for Hurricane Sandy
Horses in some states have already been evacuated to safer locations to wait out the storm.
2012 Hagyard Bluegrass Symposium Scheduled for Nov. 1-4
This year, the symposium will focus on “the latest techniques and topics for the reproduction veterinarian.”
Flight Carrying Breeders’ Cup Horses Leaves N.Y.
The flight, rescheduled to 1 a.m. EDT Oct. 29, took off as Hurricane Sandy approached the Northeast.
Treating Equine Canker with Topical Cisplatin Chemotherapy
Topical cisplatin chemotherapy yielded promising results for treating canker in a small trial.
Md. Officials: Include Horses in Hurricane Plans
It is important to include horses and livestock in disaster preparedness plans.
Riders4Helmets Efforts to Promote Safety Recognized by CHA
The award recognizes Riders4Helmet’s efforts to educate equestrians on the benefits of wearing a helmet.
Researchers Study Escape and Avoidance in Horse Training
Research on escape and avoidance can help trainers improve techniques to benefit horse welfare.
Additional EHV-1 Cases at Illinois Horse Racetrack
Two additional horses at Hawthorne Race Course in Cicero, Ill., were moved to an isolation barn area Oct. 26
Ontario Racing Commission Announces Biosecurity Measures
The measures are in response to a deadly outbreak of equine herpesvirus-1 at an Illinois race track.
