Poll Recap: Genetic Disease Testing
Jennifer Whittle
August 15, 2017
Of the 270 respondents, only 74 (27%) said they’ve had a horse tested for a genetic disorder or disease.
Of the 270 respondents, only 74 (27%) said they’ve had a horse tested for a genetic disorder or disease.
While tiny quantities of some substances were found in samples, researchers say it’s not necessarily cause for concern.
Some believe the recommended penalties aren’t enough for egregious violations and too harsh for isolated minor offenses.
Topics covered included the Horseracing Integrity Act of 2017, Thoroughbred Safety Committee recommendations, and more.
The BLM plans to gather and remove about 100 wild horses from state, private, and BLM-managed lands.
The BLM gathered 129 wild burros within and outside the Marietta Wild Burro Range, in Mineral County, Nevada.
Experts share frequently asked questions about the types and stipulations of equine insurance.
The FEI also announced that a Belgian show jumping horse has tested positive for a metabolite of the analgesic tramadol.
Labs in Australia, France, Great Britain, Hong Kong, and the United States earned reference laboratory accreditation.
Reports suggest several individuals allegedly chased wild horses on Utah’s McKay Flat while riding on motorcycles.
Most of the violations in a recent study involved excessive use of the whip before the 100-meter mark.
Of the 502 poll respondents, 224 (45%) said their biggest concern is keeping horses from overheating in the trailer.
Make biosecurity a priority before, during, and after traveling with your horse.
The fund was established to help more than 40 horses abandoned in 2016 and those in need of emergency aid in the future.
The lectures will review what vets know and how to make this final act as stress-free as possible for all involved.
New legislation, the Recreation Not Red-Tape Act, focuses on streamlined permitting to access public lands.
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