Latest News – The Horse
Back to Basics: Equine Dental Terminology and Anatomy
Having a basic understanding of dental anatomy and terminology can help owners comprehend this complex topic.
Overprotective Mother
How can I check on a foal to make sure he’s thriving without being in danger with the protective mare?
Owners Consider Suit Against Breeders’ Cup on Salix
Prominent owners threatened legal action if Breeders’ Cup prohibits race-day Salix at its world championships.
Top Equine Reproduction Studies of 2012 (AAEP 2012)
Dr. Pat McCue gives a rundown on a number of 2012’s practical equine reproductive studies.
Bills Seek to Ban Horse Processing, Export
The legislation would outlaw the export of horses for processing and the export of U.S.-produced horsemeat.
Mare Fertility
Dr. Erin Denney-Jones talks about mare fertility and mare breeding soundness exams.
Common Pasture Weeds
Learn how to identify invasive, noxious, and sometimes poisonous, pasture weeds that commonly infest horse pastures.
Florida EHV-1: Several Premises Released from Quarantine
Five EHV-1 quarantines have been released following negative test results from more than 200 horses.
Road to the Horse Competition Kicks off March 15
Road to the Horse will celebrate its 10th anniversary at the Kentucky Horse Park, March 15-17.
Snap, Crack, Pop: Equine Chiropractics
Hannah looked like a million bucks when she stepped off the trailer in Lexington from her winter stint in Ocala (a week before the EHV-1
Medication Mishaps in Horses (AAEP 2012)
Try as they might to avoid them, veterinarians from time to time will manage medication mishaps.
Equine Tax Parity Act Introduced
The Equine Tax Parity Act would make horses eligible for capital gains treatment after 12 months.
Thoroughbreds Perish in Florida Barn Fire
Authorities say an overloaded circuit caused the fire that killed seven horses and injured four more.
Equine Respiratory System
Equine respiratory system dysfunction is an important cause of exercise intolerance and poor performance in horses.
Veterinarian Presence at Road to the Horse
Dr. Glenn Blodgett describes how many vets are at the 2013 Road to the Horse training competition.
Vet Reflects on Road to the Horse Herd
Dr. Glenn Blodgett of 6666 Ranch describes seeing horses he’s cared for participate in the 2013 Road to the Horse.
