New PCR Assay Reduces EHV-1 Testing Costs
The University of Kentucky has implemented a new real-time PCR assay for diagnosing EHV-1.
The University of Kentucky has implemented a new real-time PCR assay for diagnosing EHV-1.
TheHorse.com spoke with War Horse head horse trainer, Bobby Lovgren, to find out what challenges he faced when preparing the hundreds of horses filmed in the movie.

Researchers are learning about the kind of weight and pressure humans put on different parts of horses’ bodies
Topics discussed include microchips, controversial tack, medication fines, and obligatory postmortem exams.
The FEI Bureau elected to withdraw the proposed modifications from the agenda of the 2011 General Assembly.
The presentation discussed evidence-based approaches to treating airway disease (such as heaves) in horses.

Four of five horses stolen from stables at the university earlier this month were found in Oklahoma Nov. 15.

There is a decided split between trainers and breeders on the issue of race day furosemide in Thoroughbreds.

Blikslager was selected by an international panel chaired by David Hodgson, BVSc, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, FACSM.
On Dec. 6, the New Bolton Center will present “The Collapsing Horse: When it’s the Heart and When it’s Not.”
The hearing officer in the investigation requested a 30-day extension to complete his report to the KHRC.
The Conservation Partners Program is a national network that reaches over 1.2 million American horsemen.

Natural training methods produced fewer signs of stress in young horses at three important stages of training.
Authorities have since recovered a horse trailer, saddles, blankets and other tack taken during the incident.
The revised PPE certificate and new guidelines describe how the five-step exam should be carried out.
The meeting began with several presentations on furosemide and EIPH, the condition the medication treats.
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