Ruidoso Downs Race Track is implementing a new program that chairman R.D. Hubbard said is part “our on-going effort to ensure the integrity and safety of the sport and its participants.”
Researchers have learned that a low dose of a certain omeprazole preparation was as effective in treating some ulcers as the standard dose.
Michigan animal health officials have confirmed three equine cases of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE): one in a horse from Oakland County and two in horses from Lenawee County.
Find out why a mare might be guarding her caretakers during feeding.
Utah animal health officials have announced that tests have confirmed three cases of West Nile virus (WNV) in horses in Box Elder, Uintah, and Iron counties.
Raymond Geor, BVSc, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, will take his new post at Massey University in March 2015.
Researchers are testing a vaccine to treat melanomas, which are among the most common skin tumors in horses.
The aim of equitation science is the scientific measurement, evaluation and interpretation of human-horse interactions that provide evidence that can improve the training, performance, and welfare of the ridden horse.
The University of Maryland Equine Extension will host an introduction to equine nutrition clinic on Nov. 1 at the university in College Park.
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons has published its surveys of the veterinary and veterinary nursing professions for 2014.
An Oklahoma man wanted in connection with the theft of four Texas horses has turned himself in to authorities.
From feeding and training to shoeing and warm-up protocols, learn how to keep your dressage horse fit to perform.
The Racing Medication and Testing Consortium (RMTC) is expected to agree upon a cobalt testing threshold at its October meeting.
Drug screening can offer additional information pertaining to the horse’s ability to fit a buyer’s needs.
Select riders, trainers, and other professionals toured the Purina Animal Nutrition Center, watched research demonstrations, and learned about equine nutrition in lectures in the company’s semi-annual Professional Horse VIP Meeting, held Sept 15-17.
Researchers recently found no link between the vast majority of horses who suffer from exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPH) and long-term racing performance.
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