Latest News – The Horse
Late-Term Mare Care, Foaling, and Young Foal Care
Breeders must work closely with their veterinarians, optimize mare care for her health and that of her foal, offer any help that’s needed during foaling, and provide the care the young foal needs for the best possible start in life.
UKVDL Records Rise in Equine Leptospirosis Cases
As Kentucky progresses through a near-record rainfall year, the UKVDL has observed leptospirosis abortions.
Accused SAU Student to be Extradited
Jaci Rae Jackson waived an extradition hearing and will be returned to Oklahoma to face additional charges.
USDA: Horse Slaughter Not Expected to Resume Soon
The USDA does not expect horse processing at U.S.-based plants is not expected to get under way soon.
Relative Feed Value of Hay
Good-quality hay is an important component of a horse’s diet in the winter when fresh pasture is unavailable.
Relationship between S. neurona and EPM Examined
Many owners are familiar with the clinical signs horses display once affected by EPM, but how much do they know about Sarcocystis neurona, one of the disorder’s causative agents?
Cold Weather Horse Care Tips
By following these tips you can help keep your horse healthy all winter.
2012 Equine Business Conference Scheduled
Topics covered include equine insurance; law; tax and finance; and promotion, marketing, and advertising.
WCVM to Host Horse Health Education Day for Young Riders
Pony Club and 4-H members will learn about horse health care, equine veterinary medicine, and horse husbandry.
Model Rule on Salix Administration Adopted
New rules prohibit private veterinarians from administering furosemide (Salix) to Thoroughbreds on race day.
Relationship between and EPM Examined
Researchers discuss the parasite’s life cycle, EPM diagnostic testing, and the S. neurona genome project.
A 5-Step Guide to Composting Horse Manure
We compost on our guest ranch, Sweet Pepper Ranch, here in southwestern Idaho. It’s not a complicated process. Just follow the five steps below and you’ll find that pile of manure behind your barn will quickly turn into black gold!
Will of the People
Public opinion Polls are only as good as the pollsters and the questions they ask. It’s easy to skew the results, either intentionally or not,
Noseband Tightness’ Effect on Performance Horse Behavior
The amount of tension needed on the reins to maintain contact with the bit varies with noseband tightness.
Thoroughbred Rapid Redux Ties Single-Season Win Mark
Rapid Redux tied the modern-day United States record for wins in a single season Dec. 13, as he went wir
Florida Court Rejects Appeal Over Barrel Racing
The First District Court of Appeals refused to stop Florida’s first pari-mutuel barrel racing meet.
