On March 24, a Magistrate Court Judge in West Virginia ordered a horse rescue operator in that state to pay more than $11,000 in restitution to cover the cost of care for animals removed from her property last year.
Horses with fractures restricted to the deltoid tuberosity on the humerus (a bony structure located near the midsection of the humerus, the bone located between the shoulder and elbow joints) can have an excellent prognosis if treated with
Recent surveys of equine veterinarians reveal that laminitis is the No. 1 lameness concern of equine practitioners, due how difficult it is to treat and manage this debilitating condition. On the topic of laminitis control, Heidi Reesink, VMD, a
Eclipse Award winner The Wicked North was euthanized March 24 at Hagyard Equine Medical Center near Lexington, Ky., because of complications from an intestinal lipoma strangulation.
Many land managers know firsthand the damage invasive plant species can do to natural resources, but no one knows exactly why these species are able to outcompete native plants. Invasive species are common throughout the world. A long-held theory
When it comes to getting an updated economic forecast for Kentucky’s equine industry or understanding the economic tools horse owners have at their disposal, one of the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture’s most trusted resources is Kenny
Trustees of a New Jersey horse rescue operation will pay up to $581,000 in restitution and cease operations under an agreement that resolves a lawsuit alleging that they misappropriated contributions from online donors who thought they were saving
The Communication Alliance to Network Thoroughbred Ex-Racehorses (CANTER), which helps find homes for retired racehorses, has established a “Herd Health Report” in an effort to provide transparency for donors and the horse buying public. According to
A study showed that oral detomidine gel successfully sedated horses for routine procedures.
The equine reproductive health group at the University of Kentucky Gluck Equine Research Center has developed a number of strategic goals to help enhance reproductive performance in horses. Conveniently centered in the largest Thoroughbred nursery in
This year’s American Horse Council National Issues Forum will be held June 21 in Washington, D.C., during the AHC’s annual meeting. The annual meeting will run from June 19-22 at the Washington Court Hotel and includes an update on the
Lasko Products Inc., manufacturer of home appliances such as fans and heaters, is recalling approximately 4.8 million box fans (similar to those frequently used in barns by horse owners) after an electrical problem in the fan’s motor has caused some
The Communication Alliance to Network Thoroughbred Ex-Racehorses (CANTER) is now offering its services to Arizona horseman with the opening of CANTER Arizona. “We are thrilled to be offering our free listing services to the Arizona Thoroughbred
A resolution opposing the development of wild horse sanctuaries in Nevada took a step forward earlier this month when it was passed that state’s Senate Natural Resources Committee. The committee passage took place shortly after the Bureau of Land
The Jockey Club has pledged its continued support for the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF), the country’s largest equine retirement program that has come under scrutiny over the past week. In a statement following publication of a New York
Methods of managing pain in horses range from non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug use and opioids to alpha-2 agonists and ketamine, among others. Over the years, experience and research have helped veterinarians determine which of these are most
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