Riders might soon be able to monitor their horses’ physiological emotional responses and compare them with their own.
The USDA rule was one of several regulations approved but ultimately frozen after the administration change in January.
The International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses will hold its first conference May 17-18, in Washington, D.C.
The free event will take place in the Sacramento River Bend Area north of Red Bluff, California.
Scientists looked at four years of data to try to predict facilities’ compliance with animal welfare legislation.
Carbohydrates are the main source of dietary energy for horses and are important for fast, quick-burning power.
Researchers have placed GPS tracking collars on 14 wild mares and returned them to the range for monitoring.
Preliminary results suggest risk factors include fewer high-speed workouts and a drop in racing class, among others.
A horse arriving from Europe produced.a “questionable” blood test result, but tested negative on a retest.
Of the 1,743 respondents, 841 (48%) said their horses’ hooves are trimmed and/or shod every six to seven weeks.
Sedation and bandaging can help buy time for a thorough exam and to make a thoughtful decision about the horse’s future.
The legislation levy an 8% sales tax on fees charged by veterinarians for any treatment of small and large animals.
Performance horses need customized diets to meet their energy requirements, as hay alone likely won’t suffice.
The horse showed acute neurologic signs and was euthanized after his condition deteriorated.
An endurance rider received a 30-month suspension while a para-equestrian’s provisional suspension was lifted.
Taylor is studying how Kentucky 31 tall fescue and a novel endophyte tall fescue affect nonpregnant and pregnant mares.
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