A pair of position papers released by the RMTC find no physiologic difference in the various racing breeds to justify changes to its established regulatory thresholds for use of clenbuterol and corticosteroids.
The Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine has signed a lease-buy for the former Ruffian Equine Medical Center, located near Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y.
The Kentucky Equine Drug Research Council (KEDRC), on a 4-2 vote Dec. 3, recommended the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) adopt the national uniform medication rules for Thoroughbred racing.
A federal judge is allowing the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) to delay registering cloned horses until the association’s appeal of an earlier court ruling is decided.
Of 709 voters, 202 (28%) said they were most thankful for family members in their horse-life, while 125 (18%) were thankful for friends.
The generic drug is FDA-approved for the treatment of joint dysfunction of the carpus (knee) or fetlock in horses that is caused by non-infectious synovitis or osteoarthritis.
Lecture topics will include conditioning for your equestrian discipline, saddle fitting, and hoof balance and horse performance, among others.
Because there’s no one-size-fits-all formula to managing laminitic horses’ pain, owners should work with their veterinarians to tailor a multimodal approach for each individual case.
The Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) Board of Directors welcomed returning and new board members Nov. 10 following elections at the annual membership meeting, as well as honoring retiring board members.
Racehorse St Nicholas Abbey has reached a “critical” point in his recovery from a fractured leg and subsequent laminitis, Coolmore Stud reported Nov. 28.
Equids (horses, asses, and zebras) are the only animals that sleep standing up.
This year’s expo will feature more than 300 exhibits featuring products and services.
The Irish Connemara pony is known for being both athletic and surefooted. But a recently discovered and frustrating hoof condition can strike these ponies down before they even reach weanling age.
The BCHA recently helped renovate some public facilities using horses and mules to transport equipment.
The award and overall program gives recognition to outstanding equine farms for their dedication to environmental sustainability and management
Researchers found that horses with evidence of colitis that received preventive cryotherapy were 10 times less likely to develop laminitis than horses that did not receive ice.
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