Equine Aftercare Organization Adds Directors
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance announced that four additional individuals will serve as directors.
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance announced that four additional individuals will serve as directors.

One veterinarian reviewed the steps in triaging acute equine neurologic emergencies in the field.

Officials have released several additional EHV-1 quarantines connected to the HITS facility in Ocala, Fla.
Wellington Equestrian Partners and Tequestrian Farms will provide $100,000 for EHV-1 research.
A race that claimed the life of one equine participant last year has been removed from this year’s schedule.
A California man is facing criminal charges for allegedly stealing five horses in Ventura County, Calif.

Ovulation in healthy mares was not impacted by acupuncture in this study.
Dr. Warwick Bayly announced he will return to full-time equine research, effective May 31.

Research on RAO, or heaves, in horses could help in finding solutions for asthma in humans.

The new Lyme disease test can reportedly detect antibodies as early as two to four weeks following infection.
The track’s simulcast feed will run informational slots featuring retired racehorses available for adoption.

An oral sugar test might provide a more convenient means of screening horses for hyperinsulinemia.

Glenn Blodgett, DVM, horse division manager for the 6666 Ranch, a Road to the Horse partner and event remuda provider, answered our questions about these horses and their care, from feeding and foot care to transport and preventive care.
A Kentucky court overturned a suspension handed to Rodney Stewart, DVM, for the possession of cobra venom.
The TAHC determined Kleberg County equids could be at high risk for exposure to equine piroplasmosis (EP).
Horses exposed to a lethal dose of hendra virus six months following vaccination did not develop disease.
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