NSBA Announces Penalties for Horse Welfare Rule Violations
Edited Press Release
May 11, 2012
The NSBA Board voted unanimously to minimum penalties for confirmed cases of inhumane horse treatment/
The NSBA Board voted unanimously to minimum penalties for confirmed cases of inhumane horse treatment/
Dr. Nathaniel While has stepped down as director of the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center.
No horses at the event have presented any signs of illness, but biosecurity measures have been implemented.
If not treated early, equine ocular keratitis (corneal inflammation) can lead to blindness and eye loss.
On May 2 an extremely malnourished horse was discovered lying on the side of a road in Cheboygan County.
International movement of horses was a major topic of discussion at the 2012 FEI Sports Forum, held last week.
The horses might have been exposed to EHV-1 during the Bucksnort Trail Ride, held April 23-30.
The website–cleanhorseracing.org–is dedicated to the reform of horse racing medication rules.
Researchers found that some horses with inflammatory small bowel disease could have a gluten intolerance.
Mitchell will replace David O’Connor, president of the United States Equestrian Federation, on the AHC board.
The 13-year-old mare was found dead in her stall She will undergo a necropsy to determine cause of death.
Submissions should be designed to help advance the diagnosis, treatment, and understanding of pigeon fever.
The person of interest, William Hamilton, was arrested in Sebring, Fla., on May 7.
Understanding equine recurrent uveitis (ERU, or moon blindness) can help owners spot eye issues early.
The KHRC will discuss a possible three-year phase-out of race-day furosemide in graded and listed stakes.
Vets should consider research results when recommending mesenchymal stem cell therapy for equine injuries.
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