
Groups Draw Line on Salix Ban in Thoroughbred Racing
Thoroughbred horsemen’s groups are drawing a line in the sand when it comes to the anti-bleeding drug Salix.

Thoroughbred horsemen’s groups are drawing a line in the sand when it comes to the anti-bleeding drug Salix.
Twenty-one horses at a Lebanon racetrack were euthanized after two of them tested positive for glanders.

Researchers determined that few injuries occur to horses during treadmill exercise.
A 4-year-old North Carolina horse was euthanized recently after contracting Eastern equine encephalomyelitis.
A Queensland horse was confirmed positive for hendra virus today, bringing the national total to 20 cases.
A KHRC advisory panel approved a recommendation to prohibit the race day use of adjunct bleeder medications.
University of Florida (UF) veterinarians are advancing knowledge about equine colic.

What are the most important things to consider and employ when dealing with a horse affected by chronic colic?
The owner of nine horses that died allegedly due to lack of water in Texas is facing animal cruelty charges.
Venezuelan equine encephalitis has been confirmed in the Mexican state of Tabasco

Quick reference guide on normal temperature, heart rate, and breathing rate in horses.
The latest Horse Course on equine malignant melanoma is now available for viewing on TheHorse.com.

Tall fescue produces a toxic alkaloid that causes disorders in broodmares that consume the forage.
TLAER is hosting a large animal emergency rescue awareness course at Mississippi State University, Oct. 22-23.
Gluck faculty members will speak at the 2011 Thoroughbred Pedigree, Genetics, and Performance Conference.

Researchers evaluate the possibility of using nanoparticles to diagnose and treat some ailments.
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