Report: Deficiencies Had Role in N.Y. Racehorse Deaths
Tom LaMarra
September 28, 2012
A spate of fatal breakdowns was primarily the result of structural deficiencies in rules and regulations.
A spate of fatal breakdowns was primarily the result of structural deficiencies in rules and regulations.
Recent study results showed that the presence of Strongylus vulgaris, the most pathogenic equine parasite, was significantly associated with the time elapsed since the most recent deworming.
Fall armyworms should not affect horses’ health or be confused with the Eastern tent caterpillar.
Participating horses will receive a courtesy scan from eyeD at the identification station throughout the show.
Two EEE cases and one WNV case have been confirmed in New York horses this year.
Mountaineer racetrack has an policy stating owners and trainers must ensure horses are not “put to slaughter.”
Endocrinology researchers met to discuss equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) and equine Cushing’s disease (PPID).
Research suggests a strong human attachment could lead to impairment of a horse’s problem-solving abilities.
Gov. Chris Christie signed legislation prohibiting the processing and sale of horsemeat for human consumption.
A 16-year-old horse from Yuba County and a 2-year-old horse from Shasta County were euthanized due to WNV.
Minimal forage growth and reduced water availability due to severe drought conditions necessitate the gather.
A software program uses video gaming technology to evaluate horse and rider asymmetry.
A critical fundraising threshold was met this month for the 2012 Kentucky Equine Survey.
Items belonging to indicted the Quarter Horse breeder brought more than $4 million during a two-day auction.
Otterbein University dedicated the Austin E. Knowlton Center for Equine Science on Sept. 22.
Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp yesterday (Sept. 24) announced the establishment of the Courtney Grimshaw Fowler Equine Therapeutic Program.
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