Latest News – The Horse
NYRA Begins Search for Equine Medical Director
A search committee has been formed to find an equine veterinary medical director for the NYRA.
5 Things You need to Know: Mare Fertility
Learn important facts about mare fertility from equine reproduction expert Ed Squires, MS, PhD, Dipl. ACT, executive director of the Gluck Equine Research Foundation and director of equine programs at the University of Kentucky in Lexington.
Texas Horse, Truck Thief Sought
The stolen mare has since been recovered; a truck and trailer taken at the same time remain missing.
Laminitis Update
Experts answered reader questions live about what’s new in laminitis research and treatments.
Sites for Horsey Singles: Match-Making Equestrian Style
Last weekend one of my favorite National Public Radio shows, “Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me,” did a funny bit about a singles’ site for cat
Contraceptive Vaccine for Wild Horses, Burros Gains EPA Registration
The equine immunocontraceptive vaccine has been approved for use in adult female wild horses and burros.
Rachel Alexandra Has Post-Foaling Surgery
Rachel Alexandra is in serious condition after undergoing surgery Feb. 13, according to owner Barbara Banke.
Foals Without Suckle-Swallow Reflex Need Nutritional Support (AAEP 2012)
Dysphagic foals require immediate, specialized care to ensure they begin life without a nutritional deficit.
Eastern Tent Caterpillar Outlook for Spring 2013
Experts report that the eastern tent caterpillar egg hatch will likely begin in mid-March in Central Kentucky.
BLM Completes Diamond Complex Wild Horse Gather
The BLM gathered 792 horses from the three herd management areas that make up the Diamond Complex.
Weather Emergencies and Horses
Dr. Rebecca Gimenez discusses dealing with weather disasters.
USDA Issues Rule on Importing Horses from CEM-Affected Countries
APHIS took this action after reviewing probable causes of CEM outbreaks in the United States.
California Mare Tests Positive for Contagious Equine Metritis
A 17-year-old Lusitano mare from California has been confirmed positive for contagious equine metritis.
Optimizing Piroplasmosis Treatment Protocols (AAEP 2012)
Researchers examined ways to minimize gastrointestinal complications when treating EP with imidocarb.
Owners Don’t Take Pictures of Sick Horses
One of the most important conditions to recognize in a horse is also one of the most difficult things to depict in photos: equine pain.
Oklahoma Bills would Facilitate Horse Processing
Horse processing would again be legal if two bills currently pending in that state’s legislature become law.
