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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….

On May 2 an extremely malnourished horse was discovered lying on the side of the road after having been transported there. The animal was humanely euthanized due to its poor condition….

If not treated properly and promptly, the common equine eye disorder ocular keratitis (corneal inflammation) can have serious consequences for a horse’s vision and lead to blindness. Here we review clinical signs, treatment options, and prognoses….