Local Stolen Horse, Suspicious Activity Alerts Coming Soon - November 20, 2009
Stolen Horse International is working to set up an early warning system so that owners and riders can be contacted with information about possible crimes in their area. The group sometimes receives reports of suspicious activity. This information... Full Story

Readers Open Their Barns for Adoptable Horses - November 20, 2009
More than 1,040 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, "Have you ever adopted a horse?" Results were as follows: Yes, but not through a rescue 45.98% (481) Yes,... Full Story

TheHorse.com Photo Store Offers Holiday Special and Shipping Dates - November 20, 2009
TheHorse.com Photo Store is now offering a special savings coupon code to kick off the online holiday shopping season. Shoppers can save 10% on their online order now through Dec. 5 by entering the discount code "THNov09" during the checkout... Full Story

Quality Road Passes First Gate Test - November 20, 2009
Quality Road, whose exploits have been followed closely since his traumatic encounter with the starting gate before the Breeders' Cup Classic cleared a major hurdle Wednesday, schooling at Belmont to the satisfaction of trainer Todd Pletcher and... Full Story

Watch for Poisonous Weeds in Hay - November 19, 2009
Most weeds are not palatable and will be avoided by pastured livestock if adequate forage is available. However, in hay, most livestock cannot differentiate weeds from beneficial long-stemmed forage, resulting in accidental ingestion and possibly a loss... Full Story

Equine Recurrent Uveitis Discussed at Vet Ophthalmology Meeting - November 19, 2009
Equine recurrent uveitis, also called moon blindness, is the leading cause of vision loss in horses. Brian Gilger, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVO, chief of the Ophthalmology service at North Carolina State University's College of Veterinary Medicine, covered... Full Story

Horse Barn Workers Report More Respiratory Symptoms - November 19, 2009
The estimated 4.6 million Americans involved in the equine industry might be at risk of developing respiratory symptoms due to poor air quality in horse barns, according to a questionnaire study undertaken earlier this year by investigators at Tufts... Full Story

Old Horse Saved from Louisiana Flood - November 19, 2009
The Louisiana State Animal Response Team (LSART) partnered with local Ouachita Parish officials and Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries to rescue and evacuate a geriatric horse from the rising floodwaters of the Ouachita River on Nov. 9, 2009, in West Monroe,... Full Story

Racehorse Trainer Frankel's Final Runner Wins - November 19, 2009
Life by R R, the last horse entered in the name of the late Hall of Fame trainer Bobby Frankel, scored a front-running victory under Alex Solis at Hollywood Park Nov 18. She was saddled and officially ran in the name of Humberto Ascanio, Frankel's... Full Story

Churchill Dedicates Weekend to Jockey Borel - November 19, 2009
Popular Churchill Downs-based jockey Calvin Borel, who swept this year's Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby aboard Rachel Alexandra and Mine That Bird, respectively, will be honored at Churchill Downs Nov. 21 and 22 with a bobblehead giveaway, autograph... Full Story

Equine-Related Podcasts Now on TheHorse.com - November 18, 2009
TheHorse.com has become a syndication partner for five podcasts presented by HorseRadioNetwork.com and their sponsors. You can listen to these entertaining and educational talk shows online or download them to your MP3 player, iPod, or iPhone to listen... Full Story

Enter Your Vote in Donkey Sanctuary Christmas Contest - November 18, 2009
The Donkey Sanctuary has acquired a rare apple and is asking supporters to vote for their favorite Christmas donkey to decide which animal will get to eat it. Candidate Wilson eyes the unique prize apple. The golden delicious apple,... Full Story

Donors Recognized at Equine Reproduction Facility Groundbreaking - November 18, 2009
A groundbreaking ceremony for the University of Kentucky (UK) Equine Reproduction Facilities was held Oct. 26 at UK's Maine Chance Equine Campus. The ceremony recognized supporters who generously donated money to fund the remodeling of facilities... Full Story

Old Friends Retirement Farm Opens New York Facility - November 18, 2009
Old Friends, a racehorse retirement farm located near Georgetown, Ky., has opened its first satellite for retired Thoroughbreds. Cabin Creek, a 40-acre farm just outside Saratoga Springs, N.Y., will begin receiving horses immediately. An official opening... Full Story

Osteochondrosis: Oral Hyaluronic Acid Safe, Not Effective in Study - November 18, 2009
An oral hyaluronan product did not produce any improvement in clinical or biochemical parameters in horses diagnosed with osteochondrosis in a new study, researchers from the Universidad de Caldas, in Columbia, recently reported. Osteochondrosis... Full Story

Vets Discuss Welfare Assessment, Semantics, Regulation - November 18, 2009
Far from being a topic rooted only in science, how we protect animal welfare is affected by such diverse elements as politics, ethics, and semantics, said international speakers at a welfare symposium at Michigan State University held earlier this month. The... Full Story

Study: Lactate Levels Could Guide Equine Conditioning Programs - November 17, 2009
Low-intensity exercise over long periods was an effective approach to conditioning horses as indicated by blood lactate levels measured in a new study. Blood lactate, the ionized form of lactic acid, which is a byproduct of anaerobic metabolism,... Full Story

Improving the Outcome after Tendon and Ligament Injuries - November 17, 2009
Tendon and ligament injury in horses causes both economic and personal hardship for horse owners and industry professionals. A prolonged period of layup and rehabilitation is necessary, but whether the horse will be sound at the end of the rehabilitation... Full Story

Equine-Related Therapies a Focus for UK Doctoral Candidate - November 17, 2009
Margi Stickney, MS, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Health Promotion and Kinesiology in the University of Kentucky's College of Education, has been interested in the therapeutic benefits of animals since her early days as a graduate student... Full Story

Quality Road Arrives at Belmont - November 17, 2009
Quality Road, who was forced to scratch from the Breeders' Cup Classic after suffering minor injuries during a bad incident at the starting gate, arrived safely at Todd Pletcher's barn at Belmont Park at 6 a.m. Tuesday following an uneventful... Full Story

Breedings to Deceased Stallions Offered Via Injection Technique - November 17, 2009
A reproductive technique called intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), in which a sperm cell is injected directly into an egg, has resulted in foals from many mares that were no longer able to produce. However, it might be equally as important in reviving... Full Story

Rosenberg Named 2009 Friend of the UK Equine Initiative - November 17, 2009
Dan Rosenberg was named 2009 Friend of the Equine Initiative Nov. 3 at the conclusion of the inaugural University of Kentucky Equine Initiative Distinguished Industry Lecture Series on UK's campus. Rosenberg was recognized for his involvement... Full Story

Equine Piroplasmosis Found in 11 States - November 16, 2009
Animal health authorities investigating an outbreak of equine piroplasmosis on a South Texas ranch have now located 317 positive horses. These horses include 288 on the index ranch, seven on other premises in Texas, one in Alabama, two in California,... Full Story

'Greening' the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games - November 16, 2009
When the world comes to Kentucky next September, we want to put our greenest foot forward. That's according to Carol Hanley, director of engagement in the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture and Tracy Farmer Institute for Sustainability... Full Story

Horse Genome Publication Concludes Kentucky Project - November 16, 2009
Four researchers from the University of Kentucky (UK) Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Research Center and a faculty member in UK's Department of Computer Science were among 58 co-authors of a research article published Nov. 6 in Science that reported the... Full Story

Abandoned Colorado Horse Recovering from Gunshot Wound - November 16, 2009
A horse shot and left for dead along a Colorado road is expected to recover from his wounds, said the veterinarian in charge of his care. On Nov. 9, Garfield County Sheriff's Deputies discovered the grey gelding after receiving a report about... Full Story

Washington Racetrack Braces for Regional Flooding - November 16, 2009
Emerald Downs of Auburn, Wash., is on alert this winter for possible flooding in the Green River Valley, and has outlined procedures to ensure the safety of employees, patrons, and horses. Although Emerald Downs, which sits on 167 acres just north... Full Story

Hall of Fame Racehorse Trainer Bobby Frankel Dies at 68 - November 16, 2009
Hall of Fame Thoroughbred trainer Bobby Frankel, who had been battling leukemia for most of the year, died peacefully at his home in Pacific Palisades, Calif., early Monday morning Nov. 16. He was 68. Frankel's ex-wife Bonita and his daughter... Full Story

Endurance Horse Study Reveals Common Complaints, Resolutions - November 15, 2009
A lot of things can happen over the many miles of an endurance event. California veterinarians recently tracked the incidence and resolution of equine medical issues encountered during endurance competition. C. Langdon Fielding, DVM, Dipl. ACVECC,... Full Story

Keeneland Thoroughbred Sale's Gross Up Again - November 15, 2009
Gross sales rose for a third consecutive day on Friday at Keeneland's November Thoroughbred breeding stock sale, led by the sale of Dancing Shoes, in foal to Unbridled's Song , for $400,000. Gross receipts for Friday's session totaled... Full Story

WEG U.S. Reining Team Spots to be Determined at New Stock Horse Event - November 15, 2009
The world's most talented horses and cowboys take center stage July 6, 2010, in Oklahoma City to battle it out for top honors at the inaugural Battle in the Saddle competition. State Fair Park and the American Quarter Horse Association have teamed... Full Story

Old Horse Colicking? Consider Surgery a Viable Option - November 14, 2009
Geriatric horses have lower survival rates than younger horses following exploratory colic surgery, but there's no significant difference in long term survival rates between age groups, report Florida equine veterinarians in a new study. Most horses... Full Story

Quarter Horses Arrive For Reopening of Hialeah Racetrack in Florida - November 14, 2009
Quarter Horses began arriving at Hialeah Park in Florida on Nov. 12, and within several days they will begin training for the track's 40-day meet that will begin Nov. 28. Meanwhile, City of Hialeah officials said they have issued all building... Full Story

Old Horse Starved, Then Hung to Death - November 14, 2009
Two British Columbia men were charged with animal cruelty in allowing a 27-year-old Appaloosa gelding to starve, then they tied "its neck to the bucket of an excavator, then raising it so the horse was off the ground. It died from strangulation,"... Full Story

Churchill Downs Inc. Will Buy Online Wagering Site - November 14, 2009
Churchill Downs Inc. has agreed to buy online wagering site Youbet.com Inc. for $126.8 million. The companies said in a statement Wednesday (Nov. 11) that they expect the percentage of wagering that's done online to grow, citing recent trends... Full Story

Colic Surgery: Preventing Postoperative Diarrhea - November 13, 2009
A diarrhea treatment might also be useful for preventing diarrhea in horses recovering from colic surgery, said researchers in a new study. "Diarrhea following colic surgery is common with certain conditions such as colonic volvulus (twisted... Full Story

Weed of the Month: Wild Violet - November 13, 2009
Common name: Wild violet (also blue violet, meadow violet) Scientific name: Viola papilionacea Pursh Life Cycle: Perennial Origin: United States Poisonous?: No Wild violet is distributed widely throughout the eastern United States and... Full Story

Glaucoma Discussed at Equine Ophthalmology Meeting - November 13, 2009
Glaucoma, a group of diseases resulting from alterations in the formation and drainage of aqueous humor (clear eye fluid), which causes an increase in intraocular pressure above what's compatible with normal function of the retina and optic nerve,... Full Story

Virginia Tech to Develop New Equine Education Program - November 13, 2009
The Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences will create a new equine education program at the Middleburg Agricultural Research and Extension Center (MARE Center) located in Middleburg, Va. An undergraduate student learning experience... Full Story

Readers Express Concerns about Future of Equine Industry - November 13, 2009
More than 1,220 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, "What are you most worried about for the future in the equine industry?" Results were as follows: Unwanted... Full Story

The Horse and Equine Vet Techs Become Media Partners - November 13, 2009
The Horse and the American Association of Equine Veterinary Technicians (AAEVT) have become official Media Partners. "Vet techs are the unsung heroes of veterinary hospitals," said Kimberly S. Brown, publisher/editor of The Horse. "They... Full Story

Horse Charity Offering Christmas Card Fundraiser - November 13, 2009
The Horse Trust of Buckinghamshire, UK, is now taking orders for its Christmas cards and 2010 calendar, which feature retired horses, donkeys, and ponies living at the sanctuary. All proceeds from The Horse Trust's Christmas cards and calendars... Full Story

National Equine Welfare Code of Practice Endorsed - November 12, 2009
A national Welfare Code of Practice has been endorsed by the American Association of Equine Practitioners, the American Quarter Horse Association, the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association, the National Thoroughbred Racing Association, the U.S. Equestrian... Full Story

Sexed Equine Semen Available Commercially in 2010 - November 12, 2009
The ability to have stallion semen sorted for sex-selected foals is being offered on a commercial basis through a new alliance between Sexing Technologies and Equine Reproduction Innovations. The use of sex-selected semen in conjunction with intracytoplasmic... Full Story

Have a Question for Zenyatta's Jockey? Ask Tuesday - November 12, 2009
Jockey Mike Smith, who rode Zenyatta to a dramatic and historic victory in the Nov. 7 Breeders' Cup Classic, will be the next guest on BloodHorse.com's "Talkin' Horses" podcast scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 17. Racing enthusiasts... Full Story

Retired Racehorses Move to New Prison Farm Facility - November 12, 2009
Four retired racehorses from Suffolk Downs moved into their new home on Tuesday, stepping into sawdust-covered stalls built for them by prison inmates at a 90-acre farm not far from the rocky coastline where the Pilgrims first stepped ashore. The... Full Story

UK Livestock Disease Diagnostic Center Construction Moving Ahead - November 12, 2009
In 2008 the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture broke ground on a $28.5-million expansion and renovation of UK's Livestock Disease Diagnostic Center. A year later, the construction is progressing briskly and was recently celebrated with... Full Story

Troxel Offers Equestrian Safety Photo Contest - November 12, 2009
Troxel LLC is now accepting submissions for its new "Safety in Focus" online photo contest. Judges will award prizes, including a grand prize of $250 worth of Troxel merchandise, to five winning photos and showcase all the best entries online. The... Full Story

Equine Piroplasmosis Reported in New Jersey - November 11, 2009
Two horses in New Jersey have tested positive for equine piroplasmosis. The animals were among four purchased in 2008 from a ranch in South Texas on which 288 horses have now tested positive for the tick-borne disease. "Additional testing on... Full Story

Baltimore Cart Ponies Seized - November 11, 2009
City of Baltimore authorities have seized 19 ponies after inspectors discovered the animals residing in allegedly filthy, dilapidated stables. The ponies are all owned by Baltimore street vendors who sell produce from horse-drawn carts. Baltimore... Full Story

Breeders' Cup Drug Tests Return Clean Results - November 11, 2009
All horses that ran in the Breeders' Cup have tested negative for illegal performance-enhancing drugs. The California Horse Racing Board said testing was completed Tuesday and all the samples came back clear from the UC Davis laboratory. All... Full Story

Quality Road to Van Home, Gate Work Planned - November 11, 2009
Quality Road not only suffered several injuries from his traumatic incident at the starting gate prior to the Breeders' Cup Classic, he suffered mentally as well and now will have to van home to Belmont Park from California after refusing to get... Full Story

Equine Emergency Transport Van Driver Honored - November 11, 2009
Steve Hiatt never thought he would win an award for doing the thing he enjoys more than anything else in the world--helping horses. So when the 50-year-old California native was honored with the Race Track Chaplaincy of America's White Horse Award... Full Story

UK's Craig Carter named Kentucky Veterinarian of the Year - November 11, 2009
Each year the Kentucky Veterinary Medical Association (KVMA) names one Kentucky Veterinarian of the Year. The award recognizes a practitioner who has made outstanding contributions either outside or within the veterinary profession, or both, and who... Full Story

Study: Topical Allergy Cream Can Produce Systemic Effects in Horses - November 10, 2009
Glucocorticoid cream applied at normal doses onto healthy equine skin will be quickly absorbed into the body's system and can generate adverse systemic effects, said German researchers in a new study report. As a result, it can also cause a horse... Full Story

Horses Abandoned in Trailer, Driver Charged - November 10, 2009
Seven horses that were abandoned in a trailer on the side of the road in Edmonton, Alberta, last week are doing well in foster care and are waiting to be claimed by their owner. Meanwhile, the driver of the trailer has been charged under Alberta's... Full Story

Horse Market Rebound Unlikely at Keeneland Thoroughbred Sale - November 10, 2009
The Keeneland November breeding stock sale was hammered last year by the global financial crisis, suffering alarming downturns of 45.5% in gross, 39% in average price, and 42.9% in median price after a record-setting run in 2007. This year, consignors... Full Story

Equine Welfare Consensus Reached By AQHA, Partners - November 10, 2009
Equine industry alliance partners reached a general consensus involving humane treatment and equine welfare during a meeting October 20 and 21 at the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum in Amarillo, Texas. Meeting participants discussed... Full Story

USEF Medication Group Proposes Further Restriction of NSAIDs - November 10, 2009
The U.S. Equestrian Federation's Drugs and Medications Committee has reviewed a motion to further restrict the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in horses at USEF licensed competitions. The group put forth a rule change proposal... Full Story

Safety Net for Appaloosa Horses Established - November 10, 2009
In March 2009, the Appaloosa Horse Club members received an e-mail blast about a family with 80 Appaloosa horses they needed help finding homes for as they could no longer afford to feed them. Just two months later, two month-old Appaloosa fillies were... Full Story

Zenyatta Tops Horse of the Year Poll - November 10, 2009
Zenyatta has reclaimed the top spot in the final National Thoroughbred Racing Association poll of 2009. The poll, which covers racing performances through Nov. 8, was released Nov. 9. Voters rated the horses on a scale of 10 down to one. Zenyatta... Full Story

Spooky Steeds: Readers Share Halloween Horse Plans - November 10, 2009
More than 570 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, "Are you dressing your horse up for Halloween?" Results were as follows: No, I don't have plans 79.38% (458) Yes,... Full Story

Study: Horse Manure Storage Conditions Impact Fecal Egg Counts - November 09, 2009
Environmental conditions during collection and storage of equine fecal samples impact the resulting fecal egg counts (FECs), report parasitologists from both Denmark and the United States. "Due to the concern regarding anthelmintic resistance... Full Story

U.K. Pony Euthanized After Fireworks Injury - November 09, 2009
A pony in Dartford, U.K., had to be put down Friday morning after he panicked and crashed into a lamppost during fireworks, Horse and Hound reported. The 5-year-old gelding was found lying in the road after police received reports of a pony galloping... Full Story

225 Free Horses Placed via Adoption Listings on TheHorse.com - November 09, 2009
In a little more than a year, 225 Thoroughbreds and Standardbreds have found new homes via their free listings on TheHorse.com's adoption service. The service is a bulletin board on which owners can list any Thoroughbred or Standardbred offered... Full Story

Horse of the Year: Rachel or Zenyatta? - November 09, 2009
The much anticipated race between Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta? Well, it's on, but only on paper. Horse racing's top two ladies will duke it out among voters for Horse of the Year honors after never meeting on the track. Each of them have... Full Story

AVMA Pushing Vet School Loan Repayment Aid - November 09, 2009
"Congratulations, you've finally earned your veterinary degree. Here's a bill for $130,000." Veterinary school graduates are entering the profession today with educational debt that resembles an average mortgage in the United States.... Full Story

Trotter Mr. Muscleman Joins Horse Park Hall of Champions - November 09, 2009
The Kentucky-born trotter Mr. Muscleman, a winner of $3,582,823, has a new home at the Kentucky Horse Park. He arrived on October 16, and will take up residence in the Hall of Champions along with the other breed ambassadors. The 9-year-old Standardbred... Full Story

Name an Assateague Island Wild Foal - November 09, 2009
Naming rights to a wild Assateague Island foal will be auctioned online starting Nov. 8. This is the second auction organized by the Assateague Island Alliance. The four foals will be placed in the Assateague Island Alliance's Foster Horse Program... Full Story

Guttural Pouch Anatomy, Problems Reviewed for World Equine Vets - November 08, 2009
Guttural pouches are more than just ill-defined air-filled vats located somewhere in the horse's head, said Julie Fjeldborg, DVM, PhD, an associate professor in the department of large animal sciences at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, during... Full Story

Colorado State Vet Teaching Hospital Unveils New PET/CT Scanner - November 08, 2009
A ribbon cutting ceremony on Nov. 2 marked the unveiling of a new PET/CT (positron emission tomography/computed tomography) scanner at the Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital that is the first of its kind in any hospital in the world... Full Story

Giguère Receives Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health Applied Equine Research Award - November 08, 2009
Steeve Giguère, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, a University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine professor and the Marguerite Thomas Hodgson Chair in Equine Studies, recently received the Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health Applied Equine Research... Full Story

Lillie Langtry Suffers Knee Fracture - November 08, 2009
Thoroughbred Lillie Langtry, the beaten favorite in the Nov. 6 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf, suffered a slab fracture in a knee during the race. John Magnier of Coolmore, co-owner of the filly, was quoted in The Racing Post as saying,... Full Story

Undefeated Mare Zenyatta Wins Breeders' Cup Classic - November 07, 2009
Perhaps the Horse of the Year title is not a foregone conclusion. Zenyatta gave the crowd what they waited for--and the patrons responded by cheering, clapping, and waving--as she ran her unbeaten streak to 14 with a magnificent performance in the Breeders'... Full Story

Late Term Abortion in Mares Reviewed for World Equine Veterinarians - November 07, 2009
Failure to conceive and early embryonic death both negatively impact the equine breeding industry; however, late-term abortions also occur and should not be ignored, said Michelle M. LeBlanc, DMV, Dipl. ACT, from Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in... Full Story

Free Equine Law Seminar for Horse Professionals - November 07, 2009
On Dec. 14 EquestrianProfessional.com will continue its horse business seminar series with "What Every Equine Business Person Needs to Know About the Law." The guest speaker will be renowned equine law expert and author Julie I. Fershtman,... Full Story

John Harris Named RCTA Community Award Honoree - November 07, 2009
The Race Track Chaplaincy of America (RCTA) has announced John Harris, a leader in California agribusiness and racing, as the RCTA Community Award honoree. Harris currently serves as chairman of the California Horse Racing Board (CHRB). Harris was honored... Full Story

Manna Pro Announces New Partnership with NARHA to Support Equine-Assisted Therapies - November 07, 2009
This holiday season horse owners can help equestrians and horse lovers with disabilities each time they purchase bags of Manna Pro horse treats at retailers across the U.S and Canada. In this new partnership, a portion of the proceeds from Manna Pro... Full Story

Thoroughbred Stallion Gulch Pensioned; A.P. Indy's Fee Cut - November 07, 2009
Gulch, the 1988 champion sprinter the year he won the Breeders' Cup Sprint (gr. I), has been pensioned from stallion duty because of declining fertility at William S. Farish's Lane's End Farm near Versailles, Ky. In other news, Lane End's... Full Story

Working Animal Welfare: Seeking Sustainable Solutions - November 06, 2009
In developing countries, working horses, donkeys, and mules are most often used for heavy labor, whether it be hauling heavy loads of cargo or carrying tourists up and down a mountain. The animals might be suffering from malnourishment, dehydration,... Full Story

Horse Genome Sequence Published - November 06, 2009
Professors Jim Mickelson, PhD, and Stephanie Valberg, DVM, PhD, of the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine are among the authors of "Genome Sequence, Comparative Analysis, and Population Genetics of the Domestic Horse," to... Full Story

Family that Returned Stolen Horse Gets Replacement - November 06, 2009
A 7-year-old girl who had to give up her horse when he was identified as stolen has found a new partner in a 16-year-old gelding rescued from slaughter. Indio has joined his new family. Mackenzie Gully's new horse, named Indio, arrived... Full Story

Researchers Track EHV-5 Incidence, Effects in Europe - November 06, 2009
Equine herpesvirus-5, which had previously been reported in horses in the United States, is also present in the European horse population, researchers recently reported. They found the virus in horses without any signs of disease (known as subclinical... Full Story

Horse Art Auction Benefits Retired Racehorses - November 06, 2009
It's time to find that unique holiday gift and make a tax deductible donation at the same time. ReRun, a 501 (c)(3) Thoroughbred racehorse adoption program, will hold its annual holiday eBay auction of Moneigh paintings Nov. 29 through Dec. 6,... Full Story

Merck, Schering-Plough Complete Merge - November 06, 2009
Merck & Co. Inc. has outlined its global plans following the completion of Merck's merger with Schering-Plough Corporation. "With our merger now complete, we are ready to deliver on the promise of a new Merck built on a foundation of... Full Story

Researchers: Soaking Hay Key to Stable Dust Reduction - November 05, 2009
Horse owners' selection and preparation of their animals' feed has a greater influence on concentrations of dust and endotoxin in the stable than the type of bedding used, researchers recently reported. "Dust and its constituents are... Full Story

World Equine Vet Congress Heading to India in 2011 - November 05, 2009
The 2011 World Equine Veterinary Association (WEVA) Congress has been awarded to India. This decision follows three WEVA intermediate meetings held at various venues in India since 2003. At the 2011 Congress, WEVA will feature its first day of presentations... Full Story

NYC Carriage Company Asked to Vacate Stables - November 05, 2009
One of New York's carriage companies is seeking new stables for nearly 30 horses during their busiest time of the year. The reason? Urban development. Eric Bederman, press secretary for the NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development... Full Story

U.K. Couple Sentenced in Pony Obesity Cruelty Case - November 05, 2009
A couple in the United Kingdom have become the first horse owners convicted of obesity-related animal cruelty under that country's Animal Welfare Act, said a report from Horse and Hound. The Act stipulates that owners must provide a suitable diet... Full Story

Horsemanship Group, Saddle Up Safely Campaign Working Together - November 05, 2009
The Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA), in support of the University of Kentucky Saddle Up Safely campaign, is waiving its fees for the CHA Instructor Certification Clinic at the Kentucky Horse Park, scheduled for November 19-23, 2009, resulting... Full Story

Lexington Mounted Police to Share Training Tips with Civilian Riders - November 05, 2009
Civilian riders can earn their stripes, so to speak, by attending a presentation November 19 by the Lexington Mounted Police. The free public program offered by Alltech, sponsor of the FEI World Equestrian Games 2010, is entitled "Sensory Training:... Full Story

Tendon Sheaths as a Source of Lameness in Horses - November 04, 2009
Tendons can be an important source of lameness in athletic horses, but issues with the tendon's sheath--the thin connective tissue wrapped around the tendons, containing synovial fluid--shouldn't be overlooked as another potential cause of lameness. "Diagnosing... Full Story

Piroplasmosis: Texas Horse Owners Urged to Check Regulations Before Hauling - November 04, 2009
A number of U.S. states and Canada have imposed movement restrictions or additional entry requirements for horses from Texas after equine piroplasmosis, a tick-transmitted blood disease of equine animals, was detected in South Texas in mid-October. Equine... Full Story

Undefeated Mare Zenyatta the Favorite for Breeders' Cup - November 04, 2009
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Moss' Zenyatta, undefeated in 13 career starts, was installed as the 5-2 favorite when she takes on males for the first time in the Nov. 7 Breeders' Cup Classic. She is attempting to be the first female to the win the World... Full Story

Polo Horse Drug Testing to Debut Next Year - November 04, 2009
Random drug tests will begin next year for horses in polo matches in the United States after the deaths of 21 elite horses in Florida that were injected with an incorrectly mixed supplement shortly before a championship match, the United States Polo... Full Story

Colorado Horse Rescue, Days End Join Unwanted Horse Group - November 04, 2009
The Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC) has welcomed the Colorado Horse Rescue (CHR) and Days End Farm Horse Rescue as members of the Coalition. With the number of unwanted horses still at a discouraging level, the UHC feels it is important to have the opinions... Full Story

New MRI for Horses Available at Florida Vet School - November 04, 2009
A new clinical imaging system in place at the University of Florida (UF) Veterinary Medical Center will enable veterinarians to obtain diagnostic images of previously inaccessible and larger parts of the body, such as the upper legs of horses, veterinarians... Full Story

Trainer: Rip Van Winkle Fine, No Foot Issues Currently - November 04, 2009
Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien said that Breeders' Cup Classic contender Rip Van Winkle is fine and did not show any indications of his recurring foot problems when he went to the track at Santa Anita early Nov. 4. "Everything went well,"... Full Story

Foot Injury Could Keep Rip Van Winkle Out of Breeders' Cup - November 04, 2009
Coolmore and trainer Aidan O'Brien took a chance by entering only Rip Van Winkle in the Breeders' Cup Classic, despite the colt's history of foot problems. They now could wind up without a horse in the race if Rip's most recent setback... Full Story

Controversial Dressage Training Method Under FEI Investigation - November 03, 2009
Responding to public outcry following the Internet posting of a video showing an international-level dressage competitor warming up a horse using a method some call inhumane, the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) has launched an... Full Story

Parasite Resistance: 10 Things to Remember - November 03, 2009
Parasite control is an important part of every equine health care program. Today, it's no longer enough just to know what worms are bugging your horse. Now, you need to understand the basics of parasite resistance to ensure your program is effective. If... Full Story

Miami Horse Killings: Tips to Keep Your Horses Safe - November 03, 2009
The number of horses reported butchered for their meat in the Miami area since January rose to 21 on Saturday when trail riders found the remains of a Thoroughbred mare beside a rural road in Miami-Dade County. Police made two arrests in September, but... Full Story

Racehorse Simulator Available for Breeders' Cup Fans - November 03, 2009
The experience of racing a Thoroughbred risk free and for real prizes is available to anyone attending the Breeders' Cup World Championships this weekend at Santa Anita Park. Breeders' Cup Ltd., the Oak Tree Racing Association, and Horse... Full Story

Tufts Vet School to Receive Zoonotic Disease Research Funding - November 03, 2009
Tufts University has been tapped by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) as part of a multidisciplinary team that will receive a grant of up to $185-million to create better synergies among veterinarians, doctors, and public... Full Story

Boehringer Ingelheim to Acquire Some Fort Dodge Equine Products - November 03, 2009
Boehringer Ingelheim, a global pharmaceutical group of companies, together with its U.S. animal health business Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc., has closed its deal with Pfizer to acquire a significant portion of the Fort Dodge Animal Health business. The... Full Story

Horse Sleep Disorders and Seizures Reviewed for Equine Vets - November 02, 2009
If you have ever witnessed a horse having a so-called "episodic event," you aren't likely to soon forget it, particularly if the event occurred while the horse was under saddle. Episodic events are defined here as unusual or unexpected,... Full Story

Miami Trail Riders Find Butchered Horse - November 02, 2009
The number of horses apparently butchered for their meat in the Miami area since January rose to 21 on Saturday when trail riders discovered the remains of a Thoroughbred mare alongside a rural road in Miami-Dade County. In September, Miami-Dade... Full Story

Breeders' Cup Owners Pledge Winnings to Racehorse Adoption Group - November 02, 2009
The connections of seven Breeders' Cup starters have pledged a percentage or portion of their earnings to support New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program, which has five facilities in four states. New Vocations said Oct. 30 IEAH Stable's... Full Story

Unwanted Horse Coalition Debuts News Summaries - November 02, 2009
The Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC) released its inaugural issue of the UHC Media Roundup Oct. 27. The news summary, the first of its kind issued by the UHC, was sent to American Horse Council and Unwanted Horse Coalition mailing lists, as well as others... Full Story

Win a Trip to WEG 2010 through Bayer Horse Health Essay Contest - November 02, 2009
From providing proper nutrition to sustaining a horse's dental health, to managing its immunizations, maintaining a healthy horse can be challenging. To celebrate your commitment to your horse's health, Legend Injectable Solution by Bayer Animal... Full Story

Corneal Ulcers: Prompt Treatment Key to Success - November 01, 2009
Advancements in the diagnosis of corneal ulcers, as well their medical and surgical treatment, were among the topics covered by Dennis Brooks, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVO, Professor of Ophthalmology at University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, during... Full Story

Barbaro's Brother Lentenor Third in First Start - November 01, 2009
Lael Stables' Lentenor, the full brother to 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro, finished third in his career debut on closing day at Keeneland Oct. 31, a race won by the favored Positive Split. Ridden by Julien Leparoux for trainer Michael Matz,... Full Story

Equine Reproduction Course Offered for Ontario Horse Owners - November 01, 2009
A two-day equine Reproduction course, designed for anyone interested in learning about artificial insemination (AI) techniques for horses, will be offered Nov. 7-8, 2009, in Clinton, Ontario, at the Regional Equine & Agricultural Centre of Huron... Full Story

Genetic Diseases in Horses Reviewed for World Equine Vets - October 31, 2009
While genetic diseases exist in a number of horse breeds, many researchers have focused expressly on issues occurring in the Quarter Horse breed. Thanks to their efforts, genetic tests for several disorders specific to this breed are now commercially... Full Story

White Horse Award for Service to Steve Hiatt - October 31, 2009
The Race Track Chaplaincy of America (RCTA) 7th Annual White Horse Award, which recognizes racing-related heroic acts on behalf of human or horse, has been awarded to Steve Hiatt of San Pablo, Calif. Steve, a horse van operator in Northern California,... Full Story

Tulsa Police Horses Saved; Going to Help Nonprofit Equestrian Programs - October 31, 2009
In trying to meet the city's budget crisis, Tulsa, Okla., Mayor Kathy Taylor cut the budget for the city's mounted police and ordered it disbanded. The outcry over concern for the fate of the horses resulted in a rescue effort that succeeded,... Full Story

Thoroughbred Trainer Jeff Mullins Barred From NYRA Tracks for Six Months - October 31, 2009
The New York Racing Association barred the trainer from Aqueduct, Belmont, and Saratoga on Friday (Oct. 30) for violating its barn rules by giving one of his horses an unknown substance and then providing conflicting information about it. "Racing... Full Story

Management of Horses with Diarrhea Reviewed for World Equine Vets - October 30, 2009
Bacteria such as Salmonella or Clostridium can wreak havoc on a horse's gastrointestinal tract, causing massive losses of water, electrolytes, and proteins. The result? Diarrhea. A smelly, watery, life-threatening mess. "In more than 60%... Full Story

Piroplasmosis: Kentucky Requires Testing of Texas Horses - October 30, 2009
Due to the ongoing investigation into equine piroplasmosis in the state of Texas, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture's State Veterinarian's Office has opted to require testing of all horses from Texas entering the state of Kentucky. A... Full Story

UK Breaks Ground on Equine Reproduction Facility - October 30, 2009
A groundbreaking ceremony for University of Kentucky Equine Reproduction Facilities was held Oct. 26 at UK's Maine Chance Equine Campus. The ceremony recognized supporters who generously donated money to fund the remodeling of facilities for equine... Full Story

Owner of Mutilated Pony Faces Charges - October 30, 2009
A Florida man faces animal cruelty charges after allegedly tying a rope around a pony's leg so tightly that the animal lost its hoof. Sheri Evans, cruelty investigator for the Humane Society/SPCA of Sumter County Inc., discovered the pony Aug.... Full Story

First WEG Equine Village Participants Announced - October 30, 2009
The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games and the Kentucky Horse Park have revealed the first groups participating in the Equine Village, an exhibit area showcasing the equine industry through education, demonstrations, and entertainment. The Equine... Full Story

Report: Detention Barn Drug Administration Suspension Coming - October 30, 2009
California-based racehorse trainer Jeff Mullins is expected to be suspended six months by the New York Racing Association in connection with the administration of an unknown substance to a horse in the detention barn at Aqueduct earlier this year, according... Full Story

Horse Businesses the Focus of Indiana Seminar - October 30, 2009
The Horse Business Seminar, designed for those who provide services to horse owners, will be Nov. 7 at the Purdue Calumet Conference Center in Hammond, Ind. "These are challenging times for everyone," said Mark Russell, MS, PhD, Purdue... Full Story

Colic: Blood Glucose Test Might Aid Vets - October 29, 2009
Blood glucose tests might provide useful information to veterinarians treating horses with severe, persistent colic, potentially helping them to predict the severity of the horse’s condition and its chance of survival. Colicking horses with... Full Story

Third Eyelid Tumors Require Prompt Vet Attention - October 29, 2009
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is one of the most common cancers in horses. Commonly appearing as small, wartlike bumps on the eyelid or surface of the eye, they require early treatment. While a conscientious owner might quickly notice a new lump on the... Full Story

Undefeated Mare Zenyatta Entered in Breeders' Cup Classic - October 29, 2009
Trainer John Shirreffs said on a national teleconference that the first preference for Zenyatta is the $5-million Breeders’ Cup Classic as long as she works well Oct. 31 at Hollywood Park and appears to be peaking for the race. “If she... Full Story

Barbaro's Brother Lentenor Entered in First Race - October 29, 2009
Lael Stable’s Lentenor, the full brother to 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro, is scheduled to make his career debut on Keeneland’s Oct. 31 closing-day card. The son of Dynformer produced from the Carson City mare La Ville Rouge is one... Full Story

Prepare Your Horse for Winter: Two Free Webinars from Purina - October 29, 2009
Winter can bring challenges for horses and horse owners. Harsh weather conditions can affect the horse's nutrition, health, and conditioning. Purina is offering two free Webinars to help educate horse owners on preparing horses for winter conditions. Each... Full Story

Texas Rescue Seeks Help for 60 Horses - October 28, 2009
A Texas equine rescue group is seeking donations of feed, hay, cash, and other necessities to care for 60 ponies and horses recently relinquished by their owner. Law enforcement authorities in Lewisville, Texas, discovered the animals residing on overgrazed... Full Story

More than 200 Animal Health Studies to Receive MAF Funding - October 28, 2009
Helping horses live longer, healthier lives requires ongoing research to give veterinarians the tools they need to better diagnose and treat them. Morris Animal Foundation, a world leader in supporting research to prevent, treat, and cure disease in... Full Story

Questions on Racehorse Health? Ask the AAEP - October 28, 2009
The health of the racehorse will be the featured topic in November as part of the American Association of Equine Practitioners' "Ask the Vet" online discussion on its horse health Web site. Each month an AAEP-member veterinarian answers... Full Story

Large Animal Rescue Training to be Offered in Kentucky - October 28, 2009
Registration is now open for an annual large animal rescue training opportunity for first responders, emergency medical technicians, veterinarians, firefighters, and other emergency/rescue personnel. Technical Large-Animal Emergency Rescue Training is... Full Story

Racehorse Death Threat Brings Blackmail Charge - October 28, 2009
A man has been charged with blackmail over a threat to kill 4-year-old colt Conduit before his Group One victory at Ascot. Ten days before Conduit tries to win his second Breeders Cup Turf in a row at Santa Anita, Calif., Manchester police said Wednesday... Full Story

Reduction in 2010 Kentucky Racing Dates Approved - October 28, 2009
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, on the advice of one of its committees, Oct. 27 approved 2010 racing dates for all three breeds, including a 25% cut in Thoroughbred racing. Racetracks requested reductions because of economic conditions, a decrease... Full Story

Eyelid Issues Discussed at Equine Ophthalmology Meeting - October 27, 2009
From lacerations to cancer, issues commonly affecting the equine eyelid were among the topics tackled by Brian Gilger, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVO, chief of the Ophthalmology Service at North Carolina State University's College of Veterinary Medicine, during... Full Story

Government to Study Unwanted Horse Issues - October 27, 2009
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has been tasked with examining how horse processing plant closures have affected equine welfare. The GAO is an independent, nonpartisan agency that provides Congress with objective, fact-based information intended... Full Story

Laminitis Researcher to Headline Texas Equine Podiatry Conference - October 27, 2009
Chris Pollitt, BVSc, PhD, one of the world's foremost authorities on laminitis, will headline the Second Annual Texas Equine Podiatry Conference, set for November 12-14, 2009 in Fort Worth, Texas. Other speakers include Stephen O'Grady, BVSc, MRCS,... Full Story

Habitat for Horses Gains Sanctuary Accreditation - October 27, 2009
The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), an organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries has accredited and now recognizes Habitat for Horses. This is the first equine rescue and sanctuary to earn this designation... Full Story

Kentucky Lifts Ban on Hoosier Park Horses - October 27, 2009
The Kentucky State Veterinarian's office has lifted a restriction that kept horses from Indiana's Hoosier Park from entering the barn areas of any Kentucky racetrack or public training facility. The Kentucky precautions were put in place after... Full Story

Racehorse Breeding Tax Shelter Operators Plead Guilty - October 27, 2009
Federal authorities say three men have pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges in a scheme that allowed wealthy people to get tax benefits from investments in Thoroughbred horse breeding. The U.S. attorney's office for Oregon said Monday the scheme cost... Full Story

Disease Defense: National Veterinary Stockpile - October 26, 2009
The introduction of a damaging animal disease like foot-and-mouth could devastate American animal agriculture, harm the economy, and, for zoonotic reasons, threaten the public's health. Having enough resources for a rapid response is crucial. The National... Full Story

Seized Texas Horses Returned to Owner - October 26, 2009
More than 30 horses removed from a petting zoo at a Texas feed store will be returned to their owner. Dallas County law enforcement authorities and SPCA of Texas personnel removed the 35 horses and more than 300 other animals from Earnest Kearney,... Full Story

Western Saddle Fit Study in Progress at New Mexico State University - October 26, 2009
The Agricultural Marketing group at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, N.M., has undertaken the first scientific saddle fit study of Western performance saddles. Using a force sensor array (FSA) pressure pad, which shows exactly how the saddle... Full Story

Kentucky Tracks Request Fewer Racing Days - October 26, 2009
Citing decreases in purses and the local horse population, Kentucky Thoroughbred racetracks requested a greatly pared down live racing schedule for 2010. A Kentucky Horse Racing Commission committee discussed the requests Oct. 26. The full KHRC will... Full Story

Remembering Deceased Horses; Equine Guelph Launches Memorial Feature - October 26, 2009
A new memorial program that celebrates the lives of horses has been launched through Equine Guelph. Hoofprints honors the memory of deceased horses through stories and pictures on Equine Guelph's Web site. "As horse owners ourselves, we at Equine... Full Story

Merial Becomes AAEP Educational Partner - October 26, 2009
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) today announced the addition of Merial as an Educational Partner. The Educational Partner includes a group of 11 corporations dedicated to providing resources and support for education programs... Full Story

Foal Exercise Might Prevent Future Bone Injuries - October 25, 2009
Tailored exercise programs involving habitual low-intensity loading during early development could reduce the prevalence of osteochondral injury later in life, said a group of veterinary orthopedic researchers. According to the researchers, "The positive... Full Story

First Veterinary Regenerative Medicine Conference Coming in March - October 25, 2009
The UC Davis Center for Equine Health, in collaboration with the Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center, and the Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital, is pleased to announce the 1st North American Veterinary Regenerative Medicine Conference to be held March... Full Story

Vision of UK Equine Initiative Leader Recognized - October 25, 2009
The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture's Nancy Cox, MS, PhD, will be one of Kentucky's visionaries and innovators honored at Bluegrass Tomorrow's 20th Anniversary Vision Awards/InnoVision Breakfast Oct. 30 at the Hyatt Regency in Lexington.... Full Story

Racehorse Researchers Could Learn from Dairy Industry, Scientist Says - October 24, 2009
Horses are cows, said veterinary researcher N. Edward Robinson, BVetMed, PhD, MRCVS, Matilda R. Wilson Chair in Large Animal Clinical Sciences at Michigan State University. Well, what Robinson actually said was that the "racehorse and modern dairy... Full Story

AAEP's Resort Symposium Blends Learning, Adventure for Equine Veterinarians - October 24, 2009
Tropical adventures, intimate lectures and world-renowned speakers will highlight the American Association of Equine Practitioners� 12th Annual Resort Symposium, Jan. 24-26, 2010, in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Bayer Healthcare--Animal Health Division,... Full Story

Horse Publications Launch Equine Industry Survey - October 23, 2009
The American Horse Publications (AHP) is conducting an Equine Industry Survey to gauge participation trends in the U.S. equine industry. In addition, the survey seeks to gather information regarding the most important issues facing the industry. C.... Full Story

Piroplasmosis: Canada Restricts Import of Texas Horses - October 23, 2009
Due to the ongoing investigation into equine piroplasmosis in Texas, Canada has restricted the import of horses from that state. The American Horse Council said in a statement that effective October 21, 2009, the USDA will not endorse any export health... Full Story

Kentucky Horse Park, Equine Humane Center Partnering - October 23, 2009
The Kentucky Horse Park and the Kentucky Equine Humane Center are partnering in a new project to assist Kentucky's unwanted horses. Last week the Kentucky Horse Park became aware that some pregnant Thoroughbred mares were in need of a home. The mares'... Full Story

Equine Rescue Gets Surprise Makeover - October 23, 2009
A New Hampshire equine rescue got an unexpected makeover earlier this month thanks to a local filmmaker and a more than 100 construction-savvy volunteers. The volunteers arrived unannounced at the Equine Protection of North America (EPONA) rescue in... Full Story

Wisconsin Vet School Techs Gain Anesthesia Certification - October 23, 2009
Three certified veterinary technicians (CVTs) at the UW-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine recently attained specialty certification in anesthesia. In addition to an examination, Kate Lafferty (Basco, Wis.), Jessica Wendt (Lodi, Wis.), and Denise... Full Story

Perfect Pastures: Readers Share Weed Control Strategies - October 23, 2009
About 840 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, "How do you manage weeds in your pastures?" Results were as follows: Mowing the pasture 74.05% (622) Spraying the weeds 14.64% (123) I don't manage the weeds 11.31% (95)... Full Story

Track Records Broken, Tied at Belmont - October 23, 2009
One main track record fell and a second was tied on a beautiful fall day of racing at Belmont Park Oct. 21. In the first race, Repole Stable's Super Shape took charge from the start and then shook off a challenge in the stretch from Todd Got Even to... Full Story

Remember Seasonal Variation in Cushing's Testing - October 22, 2009
Diagnosing equine Cushing's disease (pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction, or PPID) in horses or ponies not showing the "full blown" disease is complicated and frustrating. "To accurately diagnose PPID in the early stages of disease, monitor the progression... Full Story

Jockey Club Releases Thoroughbred Breeding Stats - October 22, 2009
The "Report of Mares Bred" released by The Jockey Club Oct. 22 shows that Pennsylvania breeding is on the rise while the industry is in decline in every other major breeding state. According to the report, based on information received through Oct.... Full Story

Mississippi State Vet Students Learn Confident Equine Handling - October 22, 2009
Some students at the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine do not have any riding or handling experience with horses. Bob Linford, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS, a veterinary surgeon and professor, uses his experience as a teacher and horse... Full Story

Cough to Keep Macho Again Out of Breeders' Cup Classic - October 22, 2009
West Point Thoroughbreds' Macho Again will skip the Nov. 7 Breeders' Cup Classic at Santa Anita Park, due to a cough he developed following his breeze Oct. 17. "Talk about bad timing," said Terry Finley, president and CEO of West Point Thoroughbreds.... Full Story

Dates Set for Kentucky Stud Managers' Short Course - October 22, 2009
The University of Kentucky's Gluck Equine Research Center will host its inaugural Stud Managers' Short Course Jan. 20-21, 2010, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, at Fasig-Tipton Sales Pavilion in Lexington. Please note that this is a revised date. The... Full Story

Pfizer Picks Up Fort Dodge Equine Products through Merger - October 22, 2009
Clint Lewis, president of U.S. Operations for Pfizer and responsible for the entire U.S. division of Pfizer Animal Health, told TheHorse.com Oct. 21 that the merger of Pfizer with Wyeth (including Fort Dodge Animal Health) resulted in a company "with... Full Story

AAEP Members Rank Equine Research Needs - October 21, 2009
Laminitis and colic were the top two equine conditions in need of more research, according to nearly 600 members of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) who recently responded to a survey conducted by the AAEP Foundation. The Foundation... Full Story

Officials Release More Details on Texas Equine Piroplasmosis - October 21, 2009
A ranch in Kleberg County, Texas, is under quarantine after a 7-year-old Quarter Horse mare became ill and tested positive for equine piroplasmosis earlier this month. An additional 31 horses on the ranch have also tested positive. An Oct. 20 report... Full Story

Model for Studying EHV-1 Neurologic Disease Successfully Established - October 21, 2009
In contrast to a recently published study on EHV-1, the late George Allen, PhD, a University of Kentucky Gluck Equine Research Center scientist, described a model to study equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) and myeloencephalopathy and identified major risk... Full Story

Managing Horses' Postoperative Pain - October 21, 2009
Whether a horse is on the operating table for colic or a broken bone, pain management after surgery is critical. In recent years research has clearly shown that making horses as comfortable and pain-free as possible postoperatively leads to shorter hospital... Full Story

First Fall Frost Brings Flurry of Forage Questions - October 21, 2009
The first frost of the autumn generally brings questions centered around three general topics: Suspected toxicity of frosted alfalfa to grazing animals Post-frost harvest of last alfalfa cutting Toxic prussic acid potential and management of... Full Story