Latest News – The Horse
Tracking Asiatic Wild Asses in the Negev
Scientists are keeping a discreet eye on the Asiatic wild ass with the help of GPS and dung.
Subfertile Mares Need Conscientious Monitoring (AAEP 2012)
One researcher describes how practitioners can monitor pregnant mares to minimize reproductive losses.
USDA Steps Up Imported Meat Inspections
The USDA’s Food Safety Inspection Service will increase inspections of imported meat.
Equine Coat Color Genetics 101
What’s behind a horse’s coat color? The answer lies in coat color genetics.
Horsemeat Prank Raises BLM Ire
A meat company raised the ire of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) when an April Fools’ prank went awry.
Horse Health Parameters Form
Use this comprehensive form to evaluate your horse’s well-being from nose to tail prior to a vet visit. Record everything from body condition to lameness. Also covered in this form: vital signs, eyes, attitude, skin coat, gut sounds, and more.
German Hackamores: Over My Head
Tera’s a lovely Oldenburg mare, 12 years young and full of typical female ‘tude. I give her a good hack from time to time when
Montana Mustang Import Bill Fails
The bill would have required the BLM to obtain a permit to relocate wild mustangs or burros to Montana.
San Diego County, Calif., EHV-1 Quarantine Released
A Warmblood stallion has been released from quarantine after two negative EHV-1 tests.
Warren Co., N.J., Horse Tests Positive for EHV-1
A 22-year-old Warren County horse was diagnosed with the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1).
CHRB Okays Purina Feeds Based on Investigation
Based on Purina’s investigation, the CHRB says vendors can supply any product milled on and since March 27.
Sample Handling’s Effects on Plasma CO2 Levels (AAEP 2012)
Researchers evaluated sample handling and storage time’s effects on CO2 concentrations in horse blood plasma.
Castrated and Confused
Is it normal to have a gelding burro, not just mount, but actually try to mate with a jenny?
Prevalence of Horse Behavior Problems Under Saddle Evaluated
As many as 91% of leisure riding horses exhibit some sort of behavior problem regularly, one researcher says.
Horsey Conversations
One challenging thing about telecommuting is not getting to take coffee breaks at the company water cooler. For a social creature such as me, sometimes the work-at-home solitude gets
Treating Head Injuries in Horses
Knowing how to manage head injuries allows vets to provide quality care when faced with an ailing horse.
