Latest News – The Horse
Accuracy of Suspensory Ligament Measurements via Ultrasound
Obtaining accurate ultrasound measurements of the upper suspensory ligament is challenging, research shows.
Kentucky Horse Council Unveils New License Plate
The plate’s proceeds will support the KHC’s horse welfare, industry education, and public awareness programs.
Nationwide West Nile Case Count Continues to Rise
According to the USGS disease maps, 364 cases of equine WNV had been confirmed at last update (Sept. 25).
2013 FEI Equine Prohibited Substances List Effective Jan. 1
The changes being implemented Jan. 1 include the addition of five new substances and other amendments.
AQHA Accepting Applications for 2013 Equine Research Funding
The AQHA is now accepting applications for equine research project funding for 2013-14.
A Game-Changing Laminitis Study
Laminitis. As a horse owner, a rider, or enthusiast, the word just makes you shudder, doesn’t it? I’m convinced that few topics of horse health
Equine Cruelty Investigations
Vets and animal welfare organizations teach law officers how to recognize signs of equine neglect.
Incessant Licking
I have a very athletic 10-year-old, 17-hand Warmblood gelding who is very well-behaved. He doesn’t bite, doesn
So, You Want to be an Equine Behaviorist
I am extremely interested in becoming an equine behaviorist. I want to know more about how to go about pursuin
Crestfallen
My 13-year-old pony stallion was quite well-muscled and stocky with a pronounced crest when he was younger. Af
Mouthy Mystery
When my friend rides her Thoroughbred gelding in the arena, after doing several side passes over and over agai
Inguinal Hernia in Horses
My gelding has been diagnosed with a hernia between the omentum and the inguinal ring. He hasn’t had signs of
Remote-Controlled Cars Used to Study Round Pen Training
During round pen training researchers got similar results from an inanimate object as from a human.
Equine Piroplasmosis Horse Course Archived
Robert Mealey, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM discussed the therapeutics and immunology associated with piroplasmosis.
Lecture on Advances in Equine Airway Surgery Scheduled
Eric J. Parente, DVM, Dipl. ACVS will discuss advancements in equine airway diagnostics and treatments.
