Changes Being Made to England’s Grand National Course
Several changes will be made to Aintree Racecourse’s steeplechase track prior to the 2012 Grand National.
How to care for the basic health needs of horses
Several changes will be made to Aintree Racecourse’s steeplechase track prior to the 2012 Grand National.

What factors do veterinarians look for when deciding whether to refer a horse to a hospital for colic surgery?

The Jockey Club reiterated its calls for a ban of Salix but made it clear it wants medication-free racing.

BloodHorse.com’s Jason Shandler caught up with Mike Repole to get his opinion on the current Salix debate.
The Miami Animal Import Center played host to a recent meeting that reviewed equine airplane rescue protocol.

Equine veterinarians are 23 times more likely to contract antibiotic-resistant bacteria than horse owners.
Equine professionals are protected from liability connected to equine activities by a limited liability law.
Tune in for TheHorse.com’s free webinar on pain management on August 30, 8-9 p.m. Eastern U.S. time.

The AGSC will employ a program banning race-day medications in graded 2-year-old Thoroughbred stakes races.

The Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement organization announced that it will be expanding in upstate New York.

Kentucky Derby winner Go for Gin has arrived at his new home at the Kentucky Horse Park’s Hall of Champions.
The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation gala held Aug. 7 raised $500,000 for the care of retired Throughbreds.
The USDA issued a proposed rule a proposed rule to establish regulations for improving livestock traceability.
The UHC will continue its Operation Gelding Program after receiving donations from the AAEP and the USTA.

Researchers examine the prevalence of disease and which ailments are most common in older horses.
The New Bolton Center is pleased to offer three equine short courses focusing on reproduction and behavior.
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