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HERDA: 20 Years Later

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA July 14, 2024

Greater awareness and ongoing research mean fewer foals are being born with this genetic skin condition. Learn more in The Horse‘s Spring 2024 issue.

What Horses Are Likely To Be Insulin Resistant?

Shoshana Rudski September 29, 2022

A veterinarian says both age and breed can affect a horse’s predisposition to insulin resistance.

Tying-Up in Horses: Where Do We Stand?

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc April 10, 2019

Experts share information about the steps needed to identify PSSM, how to distinguish between the types, and recommendations for managing affected horses.

EIA Infection Among Racing Quarter Horses

Angela Pelzel-McCluskey, DVM March 26, 2019

Dr. Angela Pelzel-McCluskey explains why certain populations, such as racing Quarter Horses, might have a higher risk for contracting equine infectious anemia.

Causes of Death in Ontario Racehorses Examined

Katie Navarra August 29, 2017

Veterinarians and researchers are on an ongoing mission to reduce the number of racehorse injuries and deaths during racing and training.

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Ernie Bailey, MS, PhD August 24, 2017

Dr. Ernest Bailey shares information about genetic diseases that related to specific breeds.

AQHA to Examine Furosemide Ban for Show Horses

Edited Press Release June 9, 2017

The Animal Welfare Commission will review the proposed furosemide ban for show horses set to take effect Jan. 1, 2018.

AQHA Executive Committee Approves Welfare Recommendations

Edited Press Release May 18, 2017

Recommendations include adding to the forbidden drugs or substances list, creating educational efforts, and more.

AQHA Executive Committee Modifies Lip Chain Rule

Edited Press Release December 10, 2015

The committee approved the use of a lip cord in amateur and open halter classes for stallions aged 1 year and older.

Court Sides With AQHA in Cloning Case

Pat Raia November 2, 2015

The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals sided with the AQHA in a long-running case involving the registration of clones.

Oklahoma Racehorse Trainer Accused of Animal Cruelty

Pat Raia August 5, 2015

The Quarter Horse trainer is facing charges after two horses allegedly died and another was injured while in his care.

New Mexico Racing Commission Suspends Clenbuterol Use

Pat Raia July 24, 2015

The commission suspended clenbuterol use in Quarter Horses and Thoroughbreds racing that state though July 2016.

Watch for Anhidrosis This Summer

World Equine Veterinary Association June 4, 2015

Anhidrotic horses don’t sweat well or at all, which can be dangerous in warm climates. Here’s what to watch for.

Second Phase of Equine Impact Study Began June 26

AQHA Announces Rule Changes

Edited Press Release April 29, 2015

The board approved stronger penalties for animal welfare rule violators, barred lip chain use in show horses, and more.

Study: Genetic Differences in Racing, Cutting Quarter Horses

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA February 22, 2015

Researchers identified specific genes that distinguish racing-type Quarter Horses from cutting-type Quarter Horses.

EIA Outbreak in California’s Racing Quarter Horses

Katie Flynn, BVMS, California Department of Food and Agriculture Equine Staff Veterinarian February 1, 2015

Thirty-four racing Quarter Horses, ranging in age from 3 to 8 years, have tested positive for EIA since 2012.

Exercise-Induced Bone Remodeling in Horses

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