Latest News – The Horse
Researchers Evaluate Surgical Outcomes for Headshakers
Recent work suggests surgery could be an option for headshakers, with a long-term success rate of nearly 50%.
Stall Kicking Solutions
Dr. Sue McDonnell helps a reader whose horse has developed a stall kicking problem.
Firocoxib’s Effect on Equine Osteoarthritis-Related Pain
Firocoxib improved lameness scores, comfort, and mobility in most horses with osteoarthritis, a study showed.
Indiana Horse Shooter Sought
An 8-year-old Standarbred mare was fatally shot one day before she was slated to take part in a race.
Hurricane Season Resources for Horse Owners
Learn how to prepare yourself, your horse, and your farm for the hurricane season.
BLM Seeks Input on Vehicles used During Wild Horse Gathers
The BLM is seeking input on the use of helicopters and motorized vehicles in wild horse management operations.
Happy Mouth Bits Recalled Due to Safety Risk
The bits stand the risk of breaking, causing a safety hazard for both horse and rider.
Premature Partuition
We have a 19-year-old broodmare that bagged up and developed edema
Post-Body Clipping Hives
Can clipping horses’ body hair off for the winter cause hives? And are there any remedies?
Possible Granuloma
My 20-year-old Arabian gelding has a hard, bony, fingerlike growth deep in a
Thwarting Horse Thieves
Reduce the risk of your horse turning up missing and increase recovery chances.
Quality of Life with a Cleft Palate?
I work on a stud farm in South Africa. We have a 2-year-old that has a cleft
Similar but Different: Equine Cushing’s Disease and EMS
Test for the common endocrine disorders Cushing’s disease and equine metabolic syndrome and treat accordingly.
Keeping Your Horse Farm Afloat
Set up a communications plan to help your farm or business survive in the event of a disaster.
Managing Equine Cushing’s Disease
Certain feeding strategies can help your horse weather equine Cushing’s disease.
Researchers Review Dopamine-Equine Stereotypy Relationship
A dopamine modulation dysfunction could be a risk factor for equine stereotypic behavior development.
