Ear-ly Warning Systems
Erika Street
May 5, 2014
Ear issues in horses are rare. Here’s how to recognize them early.
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.
The capital project represents a major expansion for the college of veterinary medicine and will also be one of the largest construction projects on the Texas A&M campus.
A recent SPANA survey of 320 cart horses in two Ethiopian towns found that nearly all were suffering with problems caused by poor farriery.
Favored California Chrome pulled clear in the stretch to win the May 3 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands by 1 3/4 lengths over closer Commanding Curve.
Researchers found that applying tongue ties appears beneficial to racehorses and, if done correctly, does not appear to cause horses stress or pain.
Here are some suggestions to help maintain your show horse’s body condition, appearance, and performance.
Researchers believe atypical myopathy, or AM, is caused by the ingestion of hypoglycin A, a toxin found in sycamore seeds.
The newly accredited laboratories are the Industrial Laboratories in Wheat Ridge, Colo.; the Ohio Department of Agriculture laboratory in Columbus, Ohio; and Truesdail Laboratories in Tustin, Calif.
The complaint alleges that horses seized during an animal cruelty investigation were returned months later in a condition that precluded the animals’ participation in competitions where cash prizes were awarded.
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