Reparixin: The Future of Laminitis Treatment?
Brazilian researchers studied the drug reparixin’s effects on horses with experimentally induced laminitis.
Fescue Sample Handling, Storage can Affect Analysis Results
Much of Kentucky’s pastures contain fescue, and while those pastures can appear lush and beautiful, they can also be dangerous for the animals that graze them.
Poll Recap: Winter Hay Stores
Of the 748 voters, 257 (34%) said they order and store more than 6 tons of hay for the winter.
More than 60 Horses Seized in Washington State
More than 60 horses allegedly owned by a woman already facing multiple animal cruelty charges are receiving rehabilitative care after being seized from a Spokane County, Wash., farm last week.
Speakers Selected for Congressional Horse Racing Hearing
A diverse group of speakers will gather to discuss integrity and safety in horse racing at a U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee hearing scheduled for Nov. 21.
Vox Populi Finalists Announced, Voting Begins
Nominees include 2012 award winner Paynter, Mucho Macho Man, Wise Dan, Groupie Doll, Princess of Sylmar, and Game On Dude.
.Horse Domain Registry Service Offered
Beginning Nov. 19 people will be able to reserve domain names ending in .horse.
Few Horse Evacuations due to Severe Weather in Midwest
The storms’ high winds forced some owners to remove horses from pastures due to downed fencing.
2014 World Equestrian Games Tickets Now On Sale
The public sale launch offers tickets starting at ?16 (about $21.60).
Congressional Hearing on Horse Racing Scheduled
A U.S. House subcommittee has scheduled a hearing on horse racing safety and integrity for Nov. 21.
UCB Course Providing Horse Care Experience
The module covers feeding, stable management, first aid, health care, exercise methods, and more.
New British Horse Industry Health and Safety Guide Published
The sixth edition of the Health and Safety in the Racing and Breeding Industry guide is available.
Researchers Find in Horsemeat
Some horses in slaughterhouses Brazil and southwest China are infected with T. gondii.
Researchers Find Toxoplasma gondii in Horsemeat
Recent study results suggest that up to 15% of horses in Brazilian slaughterhouses and 30.5% of those in southwest China could be infected with Toxoplasma gondii.
Slow Go on Mid-Atlantic Drug Reform in Kentucky
Kentucky has begun initial consideration of the reforms through its Equine Drug Research Council.
High-Tech Horse Scanner is a First for Western Australia
Murdoch University’s new CT scanner is large enough to accommodate horses, as well as smaller animals.