Latest News – The Horse
Happy Horsey Halloween!
There are a few times each year when many adults transform into big kids, and one of those times is Halloween, including me. The concept
TRF Issues Plea for Thoroughbred Foster Care Partners
The TRF is urgently seeking farms and individuals to foster some of their retired racehorses.
Rally Protests Nevada Stray Horse Roundup
Equine welfare advocates rallied Oct. 25 against a plan to remove stray horses from a Northern Nevada range.
Researchers Review Treatment and Outcome of Canker in Horses
The rare hoof ailment canker can cause lasting problems in horses, and can even be fatal.
Nielsen Joins Gluck Center Faculty
Nielsen joined the UK Gluck Equine Research Center as an assistant professor in parasitology in August.
Appaloosa World Show: EHV-1 Test Negative
Samples taken from a horse exhibiting neurologic signs at the World Championship show were negative for EHV-1.
ASPCA Celebrates 145 Years of Equine Protection
The ASPCA will host educational presentations, meet and greets, and a parade of rescued and adoptable horses.
Appaloosa World Show Put on Hold Due to Sick Horse
The Appaloosa World Championship Show has been put on hold after a horse began exhibiting neurologic signs.
Nutraceuticals to Enhance Stallion Fertility?
Research has shown that some dietary changes have a beneficial effect on semen quality and stallion fertility.
We The People
The right to petition the government to complain about something or to demand action on an issue is as old as our country itself–it’s enshrined
Horse Worms: Learning to Live With Them
Are you concerned about worms in your horses? If you’re not, you should be! Learn why we need to learn to live with the worms to a degree, and how to protect your horses while minimizing dewormer resistance.
How To Wrap a Horse’s Legs
Learn the dos and don’ts of how to wrap/bandage a horse’s legs for wound care with Dr. Christy Corp-Minamiji of Davis, Calif. (Hint: Don’t put Vetrap directly on the leg without padding!)
ITPP Research Receives Funding from PHHA
The money will help develop detection methods for and study the effects of ITPP, a performance enhancing drug.
UHC National Speaker Program Educates Nationwide
The UHC’s National Speaker Program has provided a speaker for 15 events in 2011 to date.
Florida Thoroughbred Found Butchered
A Thoroughbred horse was discovered butchered alongside a road in northwest Miami-Dade County, Fla., Oct. 20.
Microchipping vs. Branding Horses: Which is Less Stressful?
There was no significant difference in stress levels between horses that were branded or microchipped.
