The “International Summit on Race Day Medication, Exercised-Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage (EIPH), and the Racehorse” has been scheduled for June 13-14 in New York City. The event is jointly sponsored by the American Association of Equine Practitioners
There’s nothing more heart-wrenching than watching a newborn foal fight for his life.
Animal adopter ID checks are now required by breeders and rescue operators in Suffolk County, N.Y.
Some skin conditions in horses are caused by fungus and bacteria, while others are caused by external factors
The Kentucky Breeders’ Incentive Fund advisory committee May 10 unanimously approved key changes in the program, which has become an important part of the state’s Thoroughbred industry in very challenging times. The recommend
The would strip Bureau of Land Management wild horses and burros of their wildlife status in that state.
Crude oil prices continue to remain higher than $100 a barrel in 2011, with resulting gasoline prices reaching $4 per gallon. It is more important than ever to conserve energy and save fuel costs. You can improve your fuel economy–as well as your
Lawmakers in New Hampshire have passed a bill establishing a state meat inspection system that some equine welfare advocates worry could facilitate horse processing in that state. HB 339-FN-A allows the New Hampshire state veterinarian to employ a
More than 300 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “For which of the following injuries has your horse been treated with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy?”
Horse can develop anhidrosis, or non-sweating, at any point in their life, regardless of breed, age, or sex. Horses living in hot and humid climates are known to be at greater risk. The Sanctuary Equine Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation Center, located
The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) announced May 10 the appointment of Rob Hinkle as chief executive officer. Hinkle will be based in Lexington, Ky., and his appointment is effective immediately. Hinkle has nearly 20 years of experience
Cerebellar abiotrophy (CA) might be able to jump the “breed barrier” and affect other types of horses.
The University of Florida’s (UF) Large Animal Technical Rescue Team training protocols are under review after a horse drowned during a water rescue training exercise last month. The UF Large Animal Technical Rescue Team was created three years ago
The Equine Land Conservation Resource (ELCR) welcomed four new members to the advisory council, which serves as a support structure for the organizations growth and future development. Each member brings unique and necessary knowledge to the table
The Equine Cushing’s and Insulin Resistance Group (ECIR Group) recently announced plans for the First Annual No Laminitis! Conference to take place on Aug. 5-7, 2011, hosted by Black Horse Consulting in conjunction with DeMario Farms of Chittenango,
A Wisconsin company is recalling their equine first-aid kits due to the possible contamination of sterile alcohol prep pads and iodine prep pads with an “objectionable organism” during manufacturing. In a letter sent to customers in April, Creative
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