
A Better Way to Treat Equine Eyes: Subpalpebral Lavage
Anyone who’s ever managed an equine eye issue knows how challenging it can be to administer treatment. Fortunately, there’s an easier way: the subpalpebral lavage system.


Anyone who’s ever managed an equine eye issue knows how challenging it can be to administer treatment. Fortunately, there’s an easier way: the subpalpebral lavage system.

The organizers of the 2014 Equestrian Social Media Awards (ESMAs) announced Feb. 24 that TheHorse.com has received first place from the judges for “Best Use of Social Media in the Americas.”

The Albuquerque Journal has reported that New Mexico is the most recent state to have its racing commission approve uniform medication rules.

How do you keep your horses’ water in liquid form during the winter? Readers share their tips for keeping horses’ water thawed during freezing temperatures.

Study results suggest there’s biologic evidence that a horse’s personality is based on his genes.
Charles W. Raker, VMD, Dipl. ACVS, one of the founders of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s (Penn Vet) New Bolton Center, died peacefully on Feb. 16. He was 93.
The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine will broadcast live the birth of a foal conceived via intracytoplasmic sperm injection.

Musk thistle is distributed across the United States and is listed as noxious in many states.

As EHV gains worldwide significance, researchers are seeking a better understanding of the disease.

Page’s work at UK has mainly focused on Lawsonia intracellularis, a bacterium causing a disease primarily of young horses, weanlings, and yearlings.

Dr. Sue McDonald talks about the semi-feral pony herd and her current research at the New Bolton Center in Pennsylvania.

A general physical examination is performed as part of the clinical evaluation of the horse exhibiting colic.

Researchers made recommendations for an alternative navicular bursa injection approach.
A Miniature Horse used as a service animal is at the center of a lawsuit involving the city of Blue Ash, Ohio; a disabled child; and a fair housing organization.

Soaking hay provides owners with the ability to alter some physical characteristics as well as the nutrient content of their hay if purchasing the ideal hay is not a feasible option.

A foal’s first six months of life are full of change. Learn about normal foal development, health risks, and quiz your knowledge in this special report.
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