Roundworm Resistance to Dewormers Assessed in Canada
Resistant Parascaris equorum on Thoroughbred and Standardbred farms to ivermectin and moxidectin was identified in Ontario, Canada.
Rolph de Gannes, an equine veterinarian practicing in Southern Ontario, Canada, had the impression that ivermectin...
FEI and USEF Ponder Charges for Morrissey
The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) and the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) are jointly initiating charges against equestrian Michael Morrissey for allegedly violating the organizations' rules during a combined...
Oklahoma Equine Dentist Bill Advances to Governor
A measure that allows individuals who are not licensed veterinarians to float horses' teeth if they meet state certification requirements took another step toward becoming law on April 8 when the Oklahoma House of Representatives approved the...
Donkey Dies of Rabies in North Carolina
The Raleigh, N.C.-based News & Observer reported that a miniature donkey died of rabies last week on a Durham County goat farm. It is unknown how the donkey was exposed to the virus, but animal control officers suspect he was infected by a wild...
ASPCA Announces $200,000 Grant for San Diego County Horses
The ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) announced on Monday the awarding of a $200,000 grant--to be distributed over the next two years--to the San Diego Equine Safety Net Coalition for support of San Diego...
Readers Share Spring Vaccination Protocol
More than 850 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, "What is included in your spring vaccination protocol?"
Results were as follows:
Tetanus: 90.17% (798)
West...
Alysheba Memorial Statue Unveiling
One year after the death of Kentucky Derby Winner Alysheba, the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky., will unveil a memorial statue at his grave.
The famous son of Alydar had resided at the park for only five months when he was euthanized as...
Polo Pony Owners Sue Pharmacy for $4 Million
The owners of the 21 polo ponies that died at the U.S Open Polo Championships last year in Wellington, Fla., are seeking more than $4 million in damages from Franck's Pharmacy, the Ocala-based company that mixed the fatal concoction given to the...
