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Guilty Plea in Oklahoma Starved Mustang Cruelty Case

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:16:38 GMT

A criminal case involving the starvation of two wild horses adopted from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) ended with a guilty plea in Rogers County, Okla., the Bureau announced yesterday. Adopter Shannon J. Smoke of Broken Arrow, Okla., pled...

Soft Tissue Injury Prompts Retirement of Pioneerof the Nile

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:08:41 GMT

Zayat Stables' Pioneerof the Nile, winner of four consecutive graded stakes and second in the Kentucky Derby, has been retired due to a soft tissue injury to his left front leg. One of the top colts of his generation, the homebred son of Empire Maker,...

Unwanted Horse Survey Results Released

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:15:30 GMT

The results of a survey on perceptions of factors surrounding the unwanted horse issue are now available from the Unwanted Horse Coalition. The study assessed the causes and magnitude of the unwanted horse population in the United States....

Equine Respiratory Disease Diagnosis Aided by Fluid Evaluation

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:06:28 GMT

Respiratory disease in horses can be accurately assessed through laboratory evaluation of respiratory fluids, according to a new review by French and Belgian researchers. When combined with clinical examinations, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) and tracheal...

Two Horses Die in Calgary Stampede Chuckwagon Races

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:28:41 GMT

Two horses died in separate incidents at the Calgary Stampede in Alberta, Canada. The annual event features rodeo-style competitions and livestock exhibitions. The horses were competing in the Stampede's GMC Rangeland Derby chuckwagon race. The race...

Bermudagrass for Horse Pastures

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:23:04 GMT

Kentucky horse owners might find Bermudagrass to be a good summer pasture species for mares, foals, and yearlings, and it might also serve as an on-farm source of hay or bedding. These observations are based on a continuing four-year study at the University...

Barrel Horse Theft: Arrest Likely, Sheriff Says

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:00:01 GMT

Arrests in connection with the theft and abuse of a barrel horse in South Dakota could take place this week according to Stanley County law enforcement authorities. The horse was competing in the Fort Pierre Rodeo when it was taken from the Stanley...

Group Caring for Seized N.Y. Horses Receives $10K

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:36:56 GMT

The Columbia-Greene Humane Society, which is caring for horses recently removed from Center Brook Farm, has received a $10,000 donation from the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association. The CGHS/SPCA said the funds will be used to support the...

Commentary: Horse Health Research Needs Funding

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:19:17 GMT

Research is an important, but not always visible, part of the horse industry. Basic research is often conducted in laboratories away from horse farms and racetracks. However, results from basic research are frequently the starting point for clinical...

Thoroughbred Identification Service Enhanced by Jockey Club

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:18:18 GMT

Owners and equine rescue groups with unidentified Thoroughbreds that sport lip tattoos now have access to free identification services provided by the Jockey Club. Unveiled in April, the free tattoo lookup service allows horse owners and rescue groups...

11 Horses Die in Texas Pasture, Heat and Dehydration Cited

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:21:54 GMT

Equipment failure and employee negligence are being blamed for the heat-related deaths of 11 horses in Weatherford, Texas, last week. Parker County animal control authorities discovered the horses on July 1 after a tipster reported a horse down in...

Firocoxib Dose for Navicular Pain and Osteoarthritis Established

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 08:56:07 GMT

When it comes to pain management in horses, the words "osteoarthritis" and "phenylbutazone" seem to work in tandem. But not all veterinarians are sold on the routine use of this drug in horses. Phenylbutazone is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory...

Sarcoids, Pain Management Among WCVM Horse Research Studies

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:09:14 GMT

The Western College of Veterinary Medicine's Equine Health Research Fund (EHRF) has allocated a total of $69,000 to five new equine health research projects--all of which cover topics of vital importance for researchers and for horse owners. This year's...

Chincoteague Ponies Receive Donated Vaccines, Dewormers

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:45:04 GMT

The Chincoteague pony herd is thought to be descended from animals aboard a Spanish ship that wrecked in the 16th century, but today the herd is getting 21st century health care. Again this year, the herd will receive donated vaccinations and deworming...

Parasite Resistance in Horses: Share Your Thoughts

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:55:31 GMT

Horse owners still have an opportunity to let their opinions on parasite control and resistance be known. Researchers have organized an international survey to better assess the issues of parasite control and dewormer resistance. Access the survey. ...

Equine Shelter to Receive Vet Assistance through 'Voluntourism' Project

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:41:50 GMT

Veterinarians will have the opportunity to volunteer their time at a Seattle-area equine rescue when they gather for the 2009 American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) conference. Hope for Horses is the first equine shelter to become a part of...

Equine ER Book Now Available

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:59:09 GMT

Readers can now take a behind-the-scenes tour of one of the leading equine veterinary hospitals with the release of Equine ER: Stories From a Year in the Life of an Equine Veterinary Hospital. Published by Eclipse Press, the book captures the often dramatic,...