Equine

Las Vegas -- The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) gave awards for service to the industry, distinguished teaching, and equine welfare at its ongoing 55th Annual Convention.

Miami Gardens, Fla. -- Calder Race Course officials have lifted the quarantine on one barn that began Dec. 3, but are keeping three other barns closed because of a horse that tested positive for equine herpes virus (EHV-1).

Citing injuries and fatalities to horses -- despite new safety measures -- Victoria ends jumps racing.

United Kingdom -- One in four United Kingdom horse owners reported animal-welfare problems in horse housing, according to an online survey conducted by World Horse Welfare.

When it comes to contagious equine diseases, there is good news and bad news.

Washington -- In response to a lawsuit filed by an animal welfare organization, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has postponed the removal of more than 2,700 wild horses and burros in northwestern Nevada.

Washington -- A lawsuit filed Monday in federal court seeks to stop the removal of more than 2,700 wild horses in northwestern Nevada.

Tufts veterinary college says dust may be leading to respiratory problems for barn workers.

Noted entertainer Steve Gilliland to address AAEP attendees at annual conference in Las Vegas.

Dr. Richard Markell donates time to therapeutic riding program.

National Report -- Six major equine organizations have endorsed a new equine welfare code, according to the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA).

The genetic sequence of the domestic horse has been completed.

Anderson, Ind. -- Kentucky Department of Agriculture officials lifted a ban that prevented horses from Indiana?s Hoosier Park from entering Kentucky racetrack barn areas and training facilities.

Test your knowledge of equine parasites with this quiz. If you're stumped, don't fret: The answers, with complete explanations, are provided.

Test your knowledge of equine parasites with this quiz. If you're stumped, don't fret: The answers, with complete explanations, are provided.

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Test your knowledge of equine parasites with this quiz. If you're stumped, don't fret: The answers, with complete explanations, are provided.

Test your knowledge of equine parasites with this quiz. If you're stumped, don't fret: The answers, with complete explanations, are provided.

Test your knowledge of equine parasites with this quiz. If you're stumped, don't fret: The answers, with complete explanations, are provided.

Test your knowledge of equine parasites with this quiz. If you're stumped, don't fret: The answers, with complete explanations, are provided.

The answers, with complete explanations, are provided.

Test your knowledge of equine parasites with this quiz. If you're stumped, don't fret: The answers, with complete explanations, are provided.

Test your knowledge of equine parasites with this quiz. If you're stumped, don't fret: The answers, with complete explanations, are provided.