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.
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.
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.
All of the Oaks and Derby entrants, as well as a random cross-section of horses nominated to run in stakes May 2-3, were tested under Kentucky statutes that govern pari-mutuel horse racing.
Saddle and girth sores are common in horses that are ridden hard, or ridden with poorly fitting tack, or ridden with tack that moves around too much or puts pressure on certain areas.
From breeding shed to show ring? Why not? Researchers recently confirmed that collecting semen from riding stallions does not have a negative effect on performance.
Equine surgeon Larry Bramlage, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, will be on hand to provide timely health reports to the media regarding the athletes in Friday’s Kentucky Oaks and Saturday’s Kentucky Derby races.
The groups hired a law firm to request an investigation into USDA Veterinary Medical Officers on grounds that those officers allegedly apply the Horse Protection Act rules inconsistently.
Trainer Bob Baffert believes Hoppertunity has a bruised foot but he wants to make 100% sure that is the only issue.
The affected horse was euthanized due to the severity of his clinical signs. At this time, only one horse has shown signs of the virus and no other horses have been affected.
Recent storms have reminded horse owners of the importance of disaster preparedness.
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