Houston Police Probe Horse Killing
Houston, Texas, police are seeking whoever is responsible for the stabbing death of a horse last week.
Houston, Texas, police are seeking whoever is responsible for the stabbing death of a horse last week.
The International Equine Conference on Laminitis and Diseases of the Foot features an expanded poster session.

Regulators cite a pattern of rules violations–including numerous equine drug infractions–in revocation.
A bill creating an animal cruelty offender database in Albany County, N.Y., was passed unanimously on Oct. 11.

Advancements in equine restorative dentistry are giving owners options when faced with some dental disorders.
An unvaccinated 11-year-old mare from Monmouth County, N.J., tested positive for WNV on Oct. 12.
Breeders’ Cup participants will pledge a percentage of their earnings to support retired racehorses’ care.

Stem cells for treatment of equine orthopedic injuries has recently received increased attention.
Topics covered include animal waste management, soil testing, and nutrient management on small farms.
A New York woman hopes a reward will help lead authorities to whoever is responsible for shooting her horse.

Race day medications, drug testing initiatives, and research committees were discussed at an Oct. 6 meeting.
A Queensland horse was euthanized after testing positive for hendra virus; national total stands at 22 cases.

A federal court judge asked the BLM to answer allegations that some mustang handling procedures are inhumane.

The cortisol circadian rhythm ratio can identify horses under chronic stress and at risk for colic.
Two British jockeys received suspensions for excessive use of the whip during races at Salisbury Racecourse.

Christine Aurich, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ECAR, composed a comprehensive report about mares’ reproductive cycles.
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