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Hurricane Sandy Impacts Racetracks in Northeast
November 01, 2012
Some tracks across the Northeast suffered some damage and power outages as a result of Hurricane Sandy. Read More
Dutrow Appeal to License Revocation Dismissed by N.Y. Court
October 24, 2012
The license revocation stems from numerous equine drug rule violations. Read More
Belmont Winner Union Rags Retired with Suspensory Injury
July 23, 2012
A small lesion in the middle of the suspensory ligament in his left front leg was detected last week. Read More
Forage-Based Total Mixed Rations: Economical and Effective
July 13, 2012
Forage-based total mixed rations (TMRs) can offer an economical and effective horse feed option. Read More
I'll Have Another's Veterinary Treatments 'Routine Care'
July 12, 2012
Three veterinarians who reviewed the colt's treatment regimen found nothing out of the ordinary. Read More
2011 Horse of the Year Havre de Grace Injured, Retired
April 23, 2012
Veterinarians diagnosed 5-year-old mare with lateral middle distal sesamoidean ligament desmitis on April 23. Read More
Reward in Ga. Horse Shooting Case Increases to $7,500
April 11, 2012
An anonymous donor added $2,500 to the reward fund late last week, bringing the total reward to $7,500. Read More
Lyme Disease Table Topic (AAEP 2011)
December 21, 2011
Topics discussed clinical signs, treatment options, diagnostic tests, and vaccination against Lyme disease. Read More
BHA Amends Whip Rules; World Horse Welfare 'Disappointed'
October 24, 2011
The BHA has softened the new whip rules implemented Oct. 10, much to the dismay of World Horse Welfare. Read More
AAEP Releases Performance Horse Treatment Guidelines
September 22, 2011
The AAEP released guidelines for veterinarians treating horses competing in athletic events other than racing. Read More
Montana Man Faces More Cruelty Charges
March 08, 2011
A Montana rancher charged with 10 counts of animal cruelty in December 2010 for allegedly failing to provide food, water, and veterinary care to his herd of 450 horses was charged two additional counts March 2 after two more horses died on his Read More
Assessing Sperm Morphology in Stallions Table Topic (AAEP 2010)
February 10, 2011
A Table Topic on stallion sperm morphology at the 2010 American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention, held Dec. 4-8 in Baltimore, Md., revolved around the analysis of different sperm defects on the stallion and what their effects were Read More
Advanced Veterinary Dentistry Equine Fellowship Table Topic (AAEP 2010)
February 04, 2011
The process of becoming an Equine Fellow in the Academy of Veterinary Dentistry was covered at the 2010 AAEP. Read More
2010: A Year in Review
January 01, 2011
With 2010 officially in the books, TheHorse.com decided to take a look back at a year that was filled with developments in equine medicine, breakthroughs in horse health, and, of course, a few chuckles along the way. Read More
Zenyatta's Fans Brave the Cold for Send-off
December 07, 2010
Temperatures in the mid-teens could not put a chill on the warmth shown by about 1,000 fans as super mare Zenyatta made her final appearance Dec. 6 at Keeneland before being shipped off to begin a career as a broodmare. The daughter Read More
Pre-Foaling Management (Book Excerpt)
November 26, 2010
A mare should be brought inside at night beginning 30 to 45 days before her due date. This is done for two reasons. The first is so she can become comfortable with the surroundings and feel that the foaling stall is a safe, private place. Read More
Rabies in Horses: Exposure and Clinical Signs
November 02, 2010
What are the more common ways that a horse would contract rabies? What are the symptoms? Read More
Laminitis Survivors: Getting Back on Grass?
September 27, 2010
After a horse has had a bout with laminitis, can she be brought up slowly on grass again? Read More
Understanding Tall Fescue
September 12, 2010
Tall fescue is an extremely hardy, well-adapted grass species used for hay and pasture in the central and eastern United States and the Pacific Northwest. Although tall fescue has gotten a bad reputation in the horse industry, it is a safe and Read More
Stallion Management: Excerpt from <i>Breeders' Guide to Mare, Foal & Stallion Care</i>
July 24, 2010
General considerations for good stallion management are maintenance of the stallion in excellent health and a stress-free environment that promotes normal sexual behavior and sperm production. The size and construction of housing for the stallion is Read More
Mediterranean Tall Fescue/Endophyte Combination Might Be Fatal to Horses
June 30, 2010
A new, potentially fatal syndrome in horses called equine fescue edema has been reported by Australian scientists in the Australian Veterinary Journal. The researchers noted that all affected horses in the study were grazing pastures sown with... Read More
Study Explores How Horses View the World
June 14, 2010
On the trail, in the dressage arena, at the racetrack, on the cross-country train--wherever horses may be, we've all seen it: the "Spook"--that sudden, bolting reaction of shock so particular to our equine friends. It might be bec Read More
EHV-1 Tests Negative on Calder Horse, Shipping Ban Lifted
March 23, 2010
Calder Casino & Race Course said on the afternoon of March 22 that it is lifting a ban on horses shipping into and out of its property, effective 12:00 a.m. the morning of March 23. However, Calder is maintaining indefinitely a quarantine o Read More
Calder Horse Dead; Barn Under Quarantine
March 22, 2010
A horse that was suffering from an apparent neurologic illness died the morning of March 22 at Calder Casino & Race Course, Calder officials said.
Calder, in Miami Gardens, Fla., is sending the horse to the University of Florida Read More
Behavioral Abnormalities Discussed by Vets
March 12, 2010
A lively Table Topic discussion on Equine Behavioral Abnormalities was held at the 2009 American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention in Las Vegas, Nev. Andy Anderson, DVM, and David Hayes, DVM, moderated.
The following Read More
