In 2011, the organization achieved a 120% adoption rate by placing 30 Thoroughbreds in approved homes while maintaining an average herd size of 24. The Thoroughbred horses in its care are inspected regularly by the New Hampshire State Veterinarian….

Researchers are evaluating the safety of a new injectable treatment modality for equine SDFT injuries. Studies in human medicine show NEXT injections can increase tissue durability….

Nathaniel “Nat” White, DVM, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, of Leesburg, Va., has stepped down as director of Virginia Tech’s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center. David Hodgson, BVSc, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, FACSM has been named interim executive director….

Though influenza hasn’t hit the showgrounds yet, riders and veterinarians have taken precautions to prevent disease spread, including a full veterinary inspection of each horse prior to entering the stables. …

The NSBA Board voted unanimously to minimum penalties for confirmed cases of inhumane treatment of horses at NSBA-approved events….

Thoroughbred racehorse trainer Doug O’Neill could face a suspension and fine stemming from a 2010 finding in California that a horse in his care had an elevated level of total carbon dioxide (TCO2) in his blood system.
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Many imaging tools are available for equine lameness diagnosis, but each serves a unique purpose. Knowing what insight MRI, radiography, ultrasonography, and others offer can help owners better understand why veterinarians recommend specific options….

The Jockey Club and the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA) May 10 announced the launch of an advocacy website–cleanhorseracing.org–that is dedicated to the reform of horse racing medication rules.
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The Tennessee Department of Agriculture has received reports of suspected cases of equine herpesvirus (EHV-1) infection in horses that participated in the Bucksnort Trail Ride, held April 23-30 in Humphreys County.
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As equestrian sport expands internationally, official rules and regulations for the import of high-performance sport horses into various countries should be improved and harmonized worldwide, an FEI official said….