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Steeplechase Racing Under Scrutiny

A horse died on the opening day of the Grand Annual Steeplechase carnival at Warrnambool, casting an even darker shadow over the future of jumps racing across the Tasman.

Genetic Research Update

The international Equine Consortium for Genetic Research (ECGR), established by Morris Animal Foundation (MAF), has made major inroads into determining the location of genes that cause specific disease traits in horses. The ECGR is a worldwide research

Researcher Uses Stem Cells to Heal Torn Cartilage

Lisa Fortier, associate professor of clinical sciences at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, has developed a new treatment that uses the body’s own stem cells and growth factors to help heal torn cartilage. Fortier performs the proc

Equine Herpes Virus-1 Quarantine Lifted in Utah

 The remaining quarantines in Cache County , Utah, have been lifted since equine herpes virus was discovered there in late February, the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food announced Monday,  April 8, 2013.

Hart to Heart Fund - A Gift for Thoroughbreds

Diana Pikulski, Director of External Affairs for the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation has announced that a gift of $74,000 from the Social Visionary Fund has been made to the Foundation.

AERC and USEF Joint Statement Regarding Equine Welfare

Horse advocacy groups around the world are joining together in expressing alarm over continued disproportionate equine deaths, equine doping and catastrophic injuries in National and International events held in Group VII

New Mosquito Repellent for Horse Owners

Durvet announces the availability of Buy Bye Skeeter an all-natural mosquito repellent by Double B to help prevent mosquito bites for humans and also equine owners.  Although most All-Natural mosquito repellents are comprised of oils from plants, Buy Bye

Stifle Injuries

Learn about the three joints that make up the stifle, the causes of stifle injuries, and why treatment by a veterinarian along with a sufficient period of rest is important to avoid arthritis accompanied by chronic lameness.

Top Equine Professionals Join UltrOZ team

 ZetrOZ LLC, manufacturer of the Ultroz Elite, is pleased to announce that seven top Hunter/Jumper riders are now on the UltrOZ [no-glossary]team of sponsored riders.

Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine Opening Equine Center Near Belmont Park

The Cornell Equine Medical Center near Belmont Park is expected to open on April 1, 2014, to provide elective equine specialty services and full emergency and critical care services will be offered by the spring of 2015.

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