Latest News – The Horse
Are Rear-Facing Trailers the Future of Equine Transport?
The equine track at Animal Transportation Conference, held March 18-21, welcomed Odessa Holmes from Equi Balance in New Zealand. Holmes provided a provocative presentation that started
UK Equine Showcase Presents Young Horse Research
The UK Equine Showcase held Jan. 20 focused on young horse health. Topics included deworming, infectious disease, passive immunity, and vaccination strategies for the foal.
UK’s Horse Pasture Evaluation Program Accepting Enrollments
Enrollment is now open for the University of Kentucky’s Pasture Evaluation Program
Equine Drug Testing, Medication Regulation Book Released
Fourth edition of “World Rules for Equine Drug Testing and Therapeutic Medication Regulation” released.
UK Student Spotlight: Yun Young Go
Yun Young Go completed her PhD at the University of Kentucky Gluck Equine Research Center.
Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board to Meet in April
The public can address the Advisory Board during the meeting on April 24, at 10:45 a.m., local time.
Equine NSAID Use: Indications and Complications
Even when NSAIDs are used appropriately, the drugs can still prove damaging to the patient.
Ionophore Intoxication in Horses
A recent recall of horse feed contaminated with the ionophore antibiotic monensin has prompted many questions.
Kentucky Equine Health and Welfare Council Convenes
Group discussed horse rescue, retirement, and rehab facility certification and welfare complaint stats.
Tennessee Bill Discourages Slaughter Plant Court Challenges
Proposed Tennessee bill could make challenges to horse-processing plant development costly.
Animal Transportation Association Coverage, Day 2
The Animal Transportation Association conference opened with four keynote speakers discussing improvements in animal welfare across the spectrum of transportation (ground, air, and ship). Some
Morrisville State College Opens New Equine Rehab Center
A public open house is scheduled for April 28, from noon to 3 p.m. at the equine rehabilitation center.
We Be Jam’n on Horse Stall Door Jams
A board placed at ground level at the entrance of the stall, between the inside stall and outside paddock, reduces dirt from getting tracked in
Alltech Launches Global Mycotoxin Management Project
Toxic feed contaminants produced by molds, known as mycotoxins, are a risk to livestock, including horses.
Iowa Horse Owner Faces Charges
Following a veterinary examination at the scene, the surviving horses were placed with a horse rescue.
A Run Of Bad Luck
When singer Ray Charles lamented that “if it wasn’t for bad luck . . . I wouldn’t have no luck at all,” he wasn’t singing
