KY Vet Requiring Testing of Horses From TexasDue to the ongoing investigation into equine piroplasmosis in the state of Texas, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture's state veterinarian's office has opted to require testing of all horses from Texas entering the state of Kentucky. More...SPECIAL HORSE HEALTH FEATURE: Health WatchHealthWatch: Diarrhea's Diverse CausesDespite a horse’s apparently sturdy exterior, his various internal body systems are delicate—particularly his gastrointestinal (GI) system. The normal GI tract is populated with various “good” bacteria and protozoa... Continue Reading...Trade Zone
August 8, 2009: Disease Control Yearly PlannerTo perform to the utmost capacity, a horse must be healthy and sound throughout the year. The smallest details of farm management often have the greatest impact on a horse’s general wellness, and such strategies provide a critical template for minimizing the risk for contracting disease. More...July 25, 2009: Foot Flops & FixesWhat do Quality Road, Big Brown, Tiznow, and E Dubai have in common? They're all major stakes winners with at least one other commonality-hoof problems that affected their careers. More...June 26, 2009: Get ReadyKnowing what buyers want helps in prepping yearlings for sale. More...May 9, 2009: Therapy for ThoroughbredsTrainers and owners are opening up to the idea that conventional veterinary medicine may not be the only way of dealing with the complex health issues of today's equine athletes. More...April 25, 2009: Dirt or Synthetic: Which Is Safer?The Thoroughbred industry's biggest call to action has been to improve racehorse safety. At $10-million apiece, are synthetic tracks the answer? More...March 21, 2009: AAEP Focus on Horse Health News February 21, 2009: Infectious Disease Topics at the AAEP Convention More Horse Health News from TheHorse.comHorse Genome Publication Key to Enhanced Research, Understanding New Treatment for Equine Herpesvirus Tested in Horses Move Planned for New York Drug-Testing Lab |
