International uniform medication rules and out-of-competition drug testing were discussed at the Asian Racing Conference, currently taking place in Hong Kong.
State officials are concerned that horse owners could be lulled into neglecting vaccination this year by the lack of disease activity last year.
The composite pain scale lists common behaviors often seen in horses suffering from either abdominal or musculoskeletal pain.
Warmer weather following a rainy spell could trigger an active mosquito season, which is why the Washington State Department of Agriculture is advising horse owners to make sure their horses are vaccinated to protect against West Nile virus (WNV).
The New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (NYTHA) said owners that race horses at New York Racing Association tracks will donate $5 per start to the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.
South Carolina law enforcement authorities are hoping the public can help them identify whoever is responsible for shooting a horse while it grazed in its Union County pasture.
Of the 756 respondents, more than half said their horses wear boots, wraps, or both when exercising.
After undergoing full instrumental analysis to detect more than 1,500 substances, all samples were cleared.
Ear issues in horses are rare. Here’s how to recognize them early.
The connections of the horses that ran in Saturday’s Kentucky Derby reported no serious equine injuries in the wake of the race, however several received treatment for nicks and cuts.
My gelding decided to put an older mare out of the herd. He will not let her anywhere close to the other horses. Have you heard of this, and is there anything I can do to get them all happily together again?
Nebraska State Veterinarian Dennis Hughes, DVM, is reminding horse owners and equine event operators to remain vigilant and exercise biosecurity measures.
Trainer Steve Asmussen told NBC Sports Network that allegations made against him by PETA are untrue, and he hopes to have the chance to defend himself in court.
Weather conditions, such as flooding and unusually high temperatures, could contribute to West Nile virus’ spread, one researcher says.
The 12-week online course is designed to provide students with in-depth study of the physiologic systems and metabolic pathways important to equine performance and conditioning.
The commission approved model rule threshold levels for 24 commonly used therapeutic drugs. But a regulatory watchdog organization said the rules aren’t in lockstep with the National Uniform Medication Program.
Stay on top of the most recent Horse Health news with
