Latest News – The Horse
Animal Genetics Testing Lab Celebrates 25th Anniversary
This year the University of Kentucky’s Animal Genetics Testing & Research Laboratory (AGTRL) will celebrate 25 years of offering a variety of genetic testing services to horse owners and breed registries. Established in 1986 and formerly known as the Parentage Testing Laboratory, the AGTRL is located in the Gluck Equine Research Center after being housed in the Dimmock Animal Pathology building at
Cold Weather Colic in Horses
Cold winds and changing winter weather might not seem like contributing factors for equine colic; however, these conditions can foster changes in routine and eating habits that could affect your horse’s well-being.
Jumping Radio Show Episode 47 – Laura Chapot, Daughter of a Legend
Laura Chapot, daughter of show jumping legends Frank & Mary Chapot joins us this week to tell us about her successes so far at the
Eventing Radio Episode 116 – David & Karen O’Connor and Derby Cross
David & Karen O’Connor join Chris and Max to explain the philosophy behind David’s bid to become the next US team coach & Chef d’Equipe
Horse Tip Daily 391 – Mandee Widrick on Twitter
Mandee is a leader in the horse world in New Media. She joins HTD with her advise on successfully guiding your equine business through the
Western Radio Show Episode 38 – Van Hargis Horsemanship
Alan and Tammy talk to Van Hargis, horseman and clinician based in Sulpher Springs, Texas. We learn all about Van and his introduction to horses
Kentucky Breeders’ Incentive Panel Adopts Changes
A committee that advises the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KRHC) on its breeders’ incentive program met again Jan. 25 and approved three additional recommendations for ways in which the program should be changed.
Endocrine Disease Table Topic (AAEP 2010)
One of the Table Topic discussions at the 2010 American Association of Equine Practitioners annual meeting, held Dec. 4-8 in Baltimore, Md., addressed equine endocrine disorders. Moderators and attendees discussed diagnostic testing for equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) and pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID). Horses with the EMS phenotype (easy keeper, regional adiposity, obesity,
Second Annual Breeders’ Short Course Recap
The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture partnered with the University of Minnesota to present the 2nd Annual Kentucky Breeders’ Short Course held Jan. 21 and 22 in Lexington. The first day of the course was designed for veterinarians, and the second day was for horse owners. Both included a half-day session on equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) as part of a research project between the two
Samples Needed for Wobbler Syndrome Research
On a warm spring night everyone in the barn is eagerly awaiting a new foal’s arrival. The wait is rewarded with the birth of a big, strong, and beautiful colt. During the next 12 months the foal thrives. The owners dream of having a future champion until one morning the farm manager notices the colt’s gait is abnormal, and he looks somewhat incoordinated (ataxic) in his hindquarters.
Equine Welfare: One European Perspective (AAEP 2010)
The horse industry in the United States is not the only one dealing with an equine welfare problem. Some European countries are also facing challenges in assuring all horses have a good quality of life, according to Joe Collins, MVB, PhD, MRCVS, CertEP, CertVR, who recently conducted his PhD study at University College Dublin’s Veterinary Sciences Center. Collins discussed equine welfare in Europe
Choosing Paddock Fencing
Welded drilled pipe fencing on our new barn. Panel fencing on our main barn. This week we finally finished construction of our new barn enough
Baptism by Fire É Literally!
The joke around the office when I started working here was that I would get my baptism by fire. Less than a month after my
Horse Tip Daily 390 – Brett Parbery on Horse Management
This tip is taken from a discussion on horse management with Dressage Coach Brett Parbery on the Dressage Radio Show. Listen in… Horse Tip Daily
Tack and Habit Episode 37 Ð PROEOUS
Helena dresses your horse in practical style with the EOUS Fleece Stable Sheet and Glenn highlights a website that rates horse industry professionals called Rate
Horse Tip Daily 389 – Megan Ayrault on Understanding Pain
Megan Ayrault is one of the leading authorities on animal massage in the country. Today she speaks about understanding pain. Listen in… Horse Tip Daily
