Myostatin Gene in Thoroughbreds: Further Research Completed
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
August 19, 2011
Researchers are working to understand the link between the myostatin gene and Thoroughbreds’ racing potential.
Researchers are working to understand the link between the myostatin gene and Thoroughbreds’ racing potential.
The New York State Racing and Wagering Board regulations on out-of-competition testing require nullification.
Researchers examined if using a herdmate as a training partner for a young horse beneficial in the long run.
Three new cases of hendra virus were confirmed Aug. 17 in New South Wales, bringing the national total to 19.
The 2011 mosquito-borne disease season is in full swing as two Texas horses have tested positive for WNV.
The SRF announced a program to allow Standardbred owners to share in racehorses’ earnings with horses in need.
The purchase of good, used tack can be an economical alternative to purchasing new tack and equipment.
The AVMA applauds the release of the USDA-APHIS proposed rule on animal disease tracibility.
The results of a recent study suggest that bits could cause bone spurs and dental damage in some horses.
Texas authorities have obtained an arrest warrant for the caretaker of nine horses that died last week.
A sixth horse tested positive for hendra virus in Australia, bringing the total to 16 confirmed cases.
Recent studies show that gastric ulcers occur in a surprisingly high percentage of performance horses.
What factors do veterinarians look for when deciding whether to refer a horse to a hospital for colic surgery?
The AAEP has added Nutramax Laboratories Inc., to its Educational Partner Program.
Herds of Przewalski horses in the Chernobyl disaster area are dwindling, possibly due to human predation.
Several changes will be made to Aintree Racecourse’s steeplechase track prior to the 2012 Grand National.
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