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Massachusetts Area Declared "Critical Risk" for EEE
The Massachusetts Department of Health has classified Georgetown at a âcritical riskâ for eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), a rare but serious viral disease. According to an announcement on the Georgetown website, a horse tested positive for EEE earl
Trainer Suspended for Illegally Drugging Horses
The New York State Racing and Wagering Board has suspended harness trainer Luis âLouâ Pena immediately and indefinitely for illegally drugging horses in nearly 700 races, including some at Saratoga, and amassing more than 1,700 equine drug violations.
Free EEE Vaccinations Sponsored by NY State Senator
New York State Senator Patty Ritchie has announced sheâs sponsoring two, no-cost Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) vaccine clinics for horses this week. The New Haven clinic will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday June 29 at the New Haven Highway Department on
Zenyatta Wins Horse of the Year
Zenyatta has been voted the 2010 Horse of the Year by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA), National Turf Writers And Broadcasters (NTWAB) and Daily Racing Form. Zenyatta took top honors over Breeders' Cup Classic winner Blame and t
Santa Anita Adds Horse Power to Rev Up Winter Season
As Santa Anita opened its 77th winter season on December 26, 2013, it took on an expanded role of primary proponent of horse racing in Southern California as a result of the closure of Hollywood Park.
AHC Opposes Changes to Child Labor Rules on Farms
The American Horse Council (AHC) has opposed the Department of Laborâs (DOL) proposed new child labor regulations applicable to agriculture.
Onchocerciasis
 Learn about this form of dermatitis known as Onchocerciases, its symptoms, the best methods of prevention and why Ivermectin paste is prescribed by most veterinarians as a treatment.
Don't Let Fall Clean-up Trimmings Poison Your Horses
With fall and winter weather arriving, many people are doing their fall clean-up of yards, pastures and other areas. Most horse owners may not be aware that various yard waste âtrimmingsâ can be toxic to horses and other livestock. Â
Photodynamic Therapy Proves Useful in Treatment of Cancer in Horses
A treatment developed by Dr. Giuliano at the University of Missouri, uses photodynamic therapy in the treatment of facial squamous cell carcinoma affecting the eyes and surrounding tissue in equines. After surgerical removal of the tumor, a photo-reactive
Should Arabians Be Tested for Lavendar Foal Syndrome?
Lavender Foal Syndrome (LFS), also known as Coat Color Dilution Lethal, is a fatal autosomal (chromosonal, not related to sex) recessive condition of Arabian horses. LFS is found primarily in horses with Egyptian bloodlines but has also been reported in o