Santa Anita Dirt Track to Undergo Renovation
Tracy Gantz
May 18, 2011
Forty horses were removed from the new dirt track by ambulance during the Dec. 26-April 17 race meeting.
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Forty horses were removed from the new dirt track by ambulance during the Dec. 26-April 17 race meeting.
Kentucky agriculture commissioner Richie Farmer encourages horse owners to talk to their veterinarians about
“The Horse Owner’s Guide to Regenerative Medicine” will take place June 4 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., in Lexington
Thoroughbred Connect will assist with placement of Thoroughbreds following the conclusion of their racing or
Learn how your horse’s back works and causes of and treatments for equine back pain, with biomechanics researcher Dr. Hilary Clayton of Michigan State University.
As international horse transport becomes more widespread, some owners might wonder if the same equine influenza vaccines designed to protect horses from common domestic strains of the disease will also shield them from foreign strains they might
The Iowa State University (ISU) College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) will be hosting the 16th annual Veterinary Biologics Training Program May 16-20. The training program is designed to educate veterinary professionals about vaccine safety and
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) has named John Stick, DVM, the chief of staff at Michigan State University’s (MSU) Large Animal Teaching Hospital, April’s honored practitioner for the Good Works for Horses campaign. Since 1999
As Mississippi River floodwaters rise, continuing to threaten parts of Mississippi and Louisiana, hundreds of
The “International Summit on Race Day Medication, Exercised-Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage (EIPH), and the Racehorse” has been scheduled for June 13-14 in New York City. The event is jointly sponsored by the American Association of Equine Practitioners
The Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) has announced detection times for meloxicam (Metacam), a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve pain and inflammation in the equine athlete.
Some skin conditions in horses are caused by fungus and bacteria, while others are caused by external factors
Horse can develop anhidrosis, or non-sweating, at any point in their life, regardless of breed, age, or sex. Horses living in hot and humid climates are known to be at greater risk. The Sanctuary Equine Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation Center, located
Cerebellar abiotrophy (CA) might be able to jump the “breed barrier” and affect other types of horses.
The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) announced May 10 the appointment of Rob Hinkle as chief executive officer. Hinkle will be based in Lexington, Ky., and his appointment is effective immediately. Hinkle has nearly 20 years of experience
Archarcharch and Battle of Hastings, two of the horses injured during the Kentucky Derby day races at Churchill Downs, are both doing well after surgery at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky. Both surgeries took place May 8.
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