Discussions about the welfare of our equine friends
The current (human) coronavirus situation has me making sure I have everything I need to care for my horses in case I can’t leave home for two weeks or longer. Are you prepared?
An analysis of data from the Equine Injury Database (EID) shows a decrease in the rate of fatal injury in 2019 (1.53 per 1,000 starts) in Thoroughbred racing.
The 27 people indicted on federal charges include five veterinarians who are American Association of Equine Practitioners members.
Under current law, veterinarians in Kentucky are forbidden to report animal cruelty without the express permission of the animal’s owner or unless a court orders the disclosure.
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Those charged include Jason Servis, who trained Maximum Security, the 2019 Kentucky Derby first-place finisher disqualified for interference.
Our equine nutrition expert (and past mustang owner!) offers advice about feeding easy-keeping mustangs.
An additional 16 horses are under voluntary quarantine.
The Montgomery County boarding facility is now under a voluntary quarantine.
One horse is confirmed sick; an additional 20 were exposed.
An additional 20 horses were exposed.
The confirmed equine herpesvirus case did not show neurologic signs related to the disease. An additional 18 horses were exposed.
The affected horse has recovered, and none of the 30 exposed horses became ill.
The Kenyan Ministry of Agriculture announced that it will be revoking licenses to slaughter donkeys, effective immediately.
Other horses on the premises are under quarantine until disease response activities are complete.
Research topics include nocardioform placentitis, bisphosphonates, exertional rhabdomyolysis, stem cells, equine asthma, and more.
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