Latest News – The Horse
Rutgers ESC Launches Initiative to Support Research Herd
The 23 mares that make up the Rutgers University research herd are now available for sponsorship.
UK Graduate Spotlight: Catherine Whitehouse, BSc (Hons)
Catherine Whitehouse, BSc (Hons) is persuing her master’s in Animal Science (emphasis in Equine Nutrition).
Study: Pentoxifylline’s Effect on Semen Quantity and Quality
Equine semen quality and quantity were not significantly improved with pentoxifylline administration.
Leading Sire Stud Fees: Breeding to Sell
The UK College of Agricultural Economics program examines leading Thoroughbred sire stud fees.
Horse Owners in Southern United States Challenged by Drought
Horse owners in the South are faced with “exceptional” droughts and high hay prices as the drought continues.
Lecture: Regulation of Muscle Mass in Horses
Kristine Urschel, PhD, discussed factors that regulate equine muscle protein accretion and relevant research.
California Horse Abandonment Probed
California animal welfare authorities are seeking whoever abandoned an emaciated horse near a rural road.
Just Another Friday Night …
It’s just another Friday night in Smalltown, U.S.A., where you know kids are always looking to get into a little bit of trouble, just to
Michigan Horse Succumbs to EEE
An unvaccinated Midland County horse is Michigan’s first equine fatality related to EEE in 2011.
Nine California Horses Confirmed EHV-1 Positive
Seven horses from one farm and two residing on another premises have tested positive for neurologic EHV-1.
Utah Men Charged in BLM Mustang Sale Scheme
Two men are facing charges in connection with a plot to buy wild horses and sell them to horsemeat processors.
Search Continues for New York Thoroughbreds Lost in Flood
The horses’ owner hopes aggressive ground searches will help locate the horses displaced in Hurricane Irene.
Epiglottic Abnormalities in Nonracehorses: A Review
Researchers review the characteristics and impact of epiglottic abnormalities in nonracehorses.
New Research into R. equi Vaccine Completed
Researchers in the Netherlands have completed further research into developing an effective vaccine for the bacteria Rhodococcus equi, which is known to cause pneumonia and other sometimes fatal infections in young foals.
Estimating Horse Weight Accurately
Researchers examined the other three weigh estimation methods and found one stood out as more accurate.
Senate Bill Could Resume Horsemeat Inspection Funding
A Senator is working to pass a bill that could fund USDA horsemeat inspections at domestic processing plants.
