Study: MRI Beneficial for Diagnosing Some Leg Lamenesses
Marie Rosenthal, MS
October 24, 2011
MRIs picked up a wider range of abnormalities in some lame horses than did X rays or ultrasounds.
How to care for the basic health needs of horses
MRIs picked up a wider range of abnormalities in some lame horses than did X rays or ultrasounds.
The BHA has softened the new whip rules implemented Oct. 10, much to the dismay of World Horse Welfare.
Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort will award $2,500 in grant funding to CANTER to continue its mission.
Topics from wise spending at aftercare facilities to off-the-track-Thoroughbred psychology were discussed.
Two juveniles are facing charges for allegedly stealing seven horses from a Louisiana animal control shelter.
Dr. Martin Nielsen of the University of Kentucky describes the take-home messages from a recently published study that found winning Standardbred racehorses had significant worm burdens–even more than some horses that did not perform as well.
New policies regarding veterinarians’, stewards’, and other officials’ race day roles have been introduced.
Healthy hooves are paramount to a horse’s soundness. This fact sheet lists some common hoof problems, such as hoof abscesses, quarter cracks, bruises, navicular syndrome, underrun heels, and thrush, and how to identify, manage and prevent them.
Reduce your horse farm’s fly and mosquito populations by eliminating insect breeding areas and using pest control strategies, such as insecticides, biological controls, and good hygiene.
A judge granted the trainer a 30-day stay of action after officials suspended his license for 10 years.
Richard Hughes says he will not race again unless the new regulations regarding whip use in races are changed.
The TIP will reward the versatility of the Thoroughbred horse through sponsorship of special classes at shows.
High strongyle egg counts in Standardbred trotters didn’t have a negative association with racing performance.
Breeders’ Cup participants will pledge a percentage of their earnings to support retired racehorses’ care.
Advancements in equine restorative dentistry are giving owners options when faced with some dental disorders.
Horses’ teeth are very different from humans, and they need special dental care at least annually. Learn about routine dental exams, common dental problems, and routine equine dentistry procedures with Dr. Christy Corp-Minamiji.
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