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.
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.
A veterinarian says both age and breed can affect a horse’s predisposition to insulin resistance.
Experts share information about the steps needed to identify PSSM, how to distinguish between the types, and recommendations for managing affected horses.
Dr. Angela Pelzel-McCluskey explains why certain populations, such as racing Quarter Horses, might have a higher risk for contracting equine infectious anemia.
Veterinarians and researchers are on an ongoing mission to reduce the number of racehorse injuries and deaths during racing and training.
Dr. Ernest Bailey shares information about genetic diseases that related to specific breeds.
The Animal Welfare Commission will review the proposed furosemide ban for show horses set to take effect Jan. 1, 2018.
Recommendations include adding to the forbidden drugs or substances list, creating educational efforts, and more.
The committee approved the use of a lip cord in amateur and open halter classes for stallions aged 1 year and older.
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals sided with the AQHA in a long-running case involving the registration of clones.
The Quarter Horse trainer is facing charges after two horses allegedly died and another was injured while in his care.
The commission suspended clenbuterol use in Quarter Horses and Thoroughbreds racing that state though July 2016.
Anhidrotic horses don’t sweat well or at all, which can be dangerous in warm climates. Here’s what to watch for.
The board approved stronger penalties for animal welfare rule violators, barred lip chain use in show horses, and more.
Researchers identified specific genes that distinguish racing-type Quarter Horses from cutting-type Quarter Horses.
Thirty-four racing Quarter Horses, ranging in age from 3 to 8 years, have tested positive for EIA since 2012.
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