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Grant Awarded for Study of Lameness
As any horse owner knows, lameness is the most common ailment to affect horses. Now, a University of Missouri equine veterinarian, Kevin Keegan, has developed a system to effectively assess this problem using motion detection. This system has been refe
World's Smartest Horse Wears Many Hats
Lukas, the Worldâs Smartest Horse (according to the World Records Academy) and current Guinness World Record Holder (âMost numbers correctly identified by a horse in one minute: 19â), is also well known for his extensive hat collection. The ex-race
Positive Test Complaint Filed
A complaint against a trainer at the Santa Anita race track has been filed by the California Horse Racing Board. According to them, the horse tested positive for etodolac, an anti-inflammatory medication not permitted for use in racehorses.
Pergolide
Learn about Pergolide as a treatment for horses that have pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (Cushing's disease), which, essentially, is caused by an enlargement or hypertrophy of the pituitary gland and is a common problem with older horses and p
Updates on National Reining Horse Assn. Derby Scheduled for June 2015
Important updates to the 2015 NRHA Derby and 2015 NRHA Futurity have been approved by NRHAâs Board of Directors and are now available online.
Horse Rider Safety Program Releases New Booklet on Safe Return to Riding
âThe Saddle Up Safely campaign aims to increase awareness and to educate riders about riding and horse handling safety with the ultimate goal of reducing the number and severity of rider injuries and to help make a great sport safer.â
Global Report on World Wide Equine Diseases for Last Quarter 2019
The International Collating Centre, Newmarket, United Kingdom, and other sources report on global equine disease outbreaks during fourth quarter 2019.
Equine Leptospiral Abortion in Horses in Central Kentucky
Cases of leptospiral abortion are detected each year and farm personnel should be aware that the aborted fetal tissues and mare urine are infectious to other horses and membranes, and placentitis.
Thinking of Making Your Own Fly Spray for Your Horses?
Deciding whether to make your own fly spray or buy it off of the shelf? Here are 10 factors to consider before making your own formula versus purchasing a fly spray.
Horsekeeping & Water Quality: Manure Impacts on Surface Water Quality
Proper horse manure management consists of containing manure, treating manure, and disposing of manure so it doesn't contaminate water.