An Epidemiological Approach to Studying Laminitis
One researcher believes studying diseases, like laminitis, in a real-world setting has both strengths and limitations.
Controlling Bush Honeysuckle on Horse Farms
Most horse farms sport trees along paddock fencerows, near barns, and in pastures. While many trees are planted for shade or aesthetics, other woody (and often undesirable) plants frequently encroach from surrounding fields.
Lessons in Agriculture from the Land Down Under
A group of agriculture and natural resources professionals traveled to Australia to observe the country’s agricultural practices, including several relevant to the horse industry.
Caring for Horses Through Life and Death
Considering end-of-life decisions for your horse ahead of time will help minimize the unpleasantness inherent in these events and serve to provide optimal care for your horse.
CHRB Sudden Horse Death Report Released
The detailed report concluded that the cluster of sudden deaths from famed trainer Bob Baffert’s barn did not have any similarities to each other and had no single, identifiable cause.
Connecticut Non-Veterinarian Tooth Floater Faces Charges
A Connecticut woman is facing charges for allegedly practicing veterinary medicine without a license.
House Subcommittee Debates Horse Racing Safety, Integrity
The House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade is considering legislation (HR 2012) that would give the USADA the responsibility of ensuring the integrity and safety of racing.
Weed of the Month: Perilla Mint
Perilla mint is toxic to horses and the greatest risk of consumption is in late summer or early fall.
Rolling in Dirt
Almost every time we let our horses out of the stalls after feeding them, they roll. Why?
UK Offers Two Upcoming Continuing Education Events
The University of Kentucky Ag Equine Programs, which includes the Gluck Equine Research Center and Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, will host two continuing education events in the next three months.
Study: Some Horses, Riders Have ‘Co-Being’ Relationship
If you’ve ever considered your horse to be your “better half,” you’re not alone. Norwegian and American researchers recently found that riders and horses can enter into a unique state of interspecies “co-being” with one other.
NTRA Shows Support for Racing Industry Reforms
The NTRA is submitting a letter outlining significant progress in the national reform effort to enhance the safety and integrity of horse racing.
Small Strongyles might be Developing Ivermectin Resistance
Because no new drugs against small strongyles are currently being developed, an effective parasite control program should aim to prevent further resistance.
Rodeo Team Makes its Debut at UK
There’s a new team on the roster for the University of Kentucky, one with barrels, bulls, roping, wrestling, and a whole lot of enthusiasm by a group of students who have worked hard to put their dreams into reality.
TRF Settles Lawsuit with New York
The suit was filed in May 2012 with the case based on affidavits from a whistleblower and a veterinarian, who alleged a pattern of abuse spread across satellite farms from New York to Kentucky to Oklahoma.
Charges Filed in Pennsylvania Horse Death
A Pennsylvania woman has been charged with animal cruelty after her elderly mare died of alleged starvation earlier this week.