Ky. Derby, Preakness Runner-Up to have Diagnostic Procedures
Claire Novak
August 16, 2012
The colt will be evaluated by specialists at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky.
The colt will be evaluated by specialists at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky.
All human and equine samples taken during the Olympic equestrian events at Greenwich Park were negative.
The changes came about after eight racing fatalities occurred during the month of May at Churchill Downs.
The WNV positive horses are from Fremont, Weld, Montrose (2), and Larimer counties.
More than 70 horses on 22 premises in Western Canada have tested positive for EIA thus far in 2012.
Officials have seen an increase in visitors and an increase in people trying to get close to the horses.
More than 100 horses have been evacuated from areas affected by a wildfire raging in central Washington,
The day-long event focused on matters of equine health, primarily Thoroughbred retirement and aftercare.
Governor Pat Quinn signed a bill into law Tuesday designating Miniature Horses as recognized service animals.
The affected horse–an 18-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse from Laurel County–had no WNV vaccination history.
An 11-year-old Quarter Horse mare from Salem County has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV).
The ideal time to reseed depends on the type of forage a producer selects.
In New Zealand, only veterinarians and veterinary students supervised by vets can perform horse castrations.
Researchers found that a specially designed feeder can slow horses’ rate of consumption and reduce feed waste.
Researchers tested electromyography for identifying equine muscle fatigue during exercise.
The USA Equestrian Trust recently granted $10,000 to the AAEP Foundation to support the study.
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