Latest News – The Horse
Could Horses’ Neck Postures Indicate Back Pain?
A recently published French study suggests a horse’s neck posture might indicate correlating back pain.
Wandering Horses Spotted in New York State Park
The three horses were spotted by college students earlier this month in Mallet Pond State Park.
Texas Man Charged in Donkey Dragging Case
The man allegedly dragged a donkey behind his SUV then left the injured animal unattended along a roadside.
Windrow Composting for Parasite Control and Waste Management
Windrow composting is effective and practical for parasite control and waste management on horse farms.
Gluck Researcher Publishes Equine Parasite Control Handbook
The book translates scientific material into practical updated information about controlling equine parasites.
A New Look for TheHorse.com
In a few days things will begin to look a little different around here. Our team has redesigned the look of TheHorse.com based on feedback
Study: Horse Fitness, Layups, Usage Linked
Researchers recently examined the factors that could affect a horse’s propensity for injury and future use.
Thoroughbred Trainer Pletcher Not Worried about Salix Ban
All Pletcher’s 2-year-olds have raced on Salix in all of their starts.
Breeders’ Cup ‘Text to Donate’ Benefits Retired Racehorses
The campaign will allow donations benefiting the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance to be given via text.
2012 International Conference on Equine Infectious Disease
Dr. David Horohov joins us from the 2012 International Conference on Equine Infectious Disease to discuss the conference and its sessions on parasites, deworming, R. equi, and many other infectious diseases.
Impatient Much?
For those in the stock horse world, the All American Quarter Horse Congress is a competitor’s dream–it is the largest single-breed horse show in the
Top Tips for Environmentally Friendly Muck Storage
Consider these tips to help you deal with your muck piles in an environmentally friendly and compliant way.
Former UKVDL Bacteriology Chief Receives National Award
Mike Donahue, PhD, received an award for excellence in diagnostic veterinary microbiology.
‘Learning Theory’ to Improve Veterinarian Safety
“Learning theory” research could help keep vets safer when working with difficult equine patients.
Dressage Stallion Totilas’ Owners, Rider Face PETA Complaint
Totilas is being treated unethically and in violation of German animal welfare laws, one lawyer says.
Dutrow Appeal to License Revocation Dismissed by N.Y. Court
The license revocation stems from numerous equine drug rule violations.
