Latest News – The Horse
Iris Scanning Aids in Horse Identification
Research has indicated that the horse’s eye could be the most telling identifier.
UK at the Equine Science Society Symposium
Several equine researchers from the University of Kentucky (UK) College of Agriculture attended the Equine
Maryland Farm Operator Charged with Animal Cruelty
A Maryland breeding farm operator is facing multiple animal cruelty charges in connection with the alleged
Tornado Damages Churchill Downs
The National Weather Service has reported a tornado touched down near Churchill Downs earlier tonight.
Sharing The Road
A horse-drawn buggy is not an automobile. That observation should go without saying; it’s why cars were called “horseless carriages” a century ago. But is
Readers Split Between Rotation and Fecal Egg Counts
TheHorse.com poll: “What drives your deworming product selection decision?”
Royals Asked to Avoid Calgary Stampede
Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, have been asked to avoid the Calgary Stampede when they
The Benefit of Poultices During the Show Season
Poultice can help reduce tissue heat and swelling caused by high intensity training and performance.
Pfizer Guarantees Vaccines with Support Program
Pfizer Animal Health’s Equine Immunization Support Guarantee is a program that provides up to $5,000 for
Blood Test Could Predict Intestinal Obstructions
The blood level of a specific enzyme could indicate a strangulated intestine at presentation, allowing quicker
Vapocoolant Spray Reduces Joint Injection Pain
Applying a vapocoolant spray before joint injections appears to decrease anticipation of pain and actual pain
The Horse, Sister Publications Win Industry Media Honors
Blood-Horse Publications garnered no less than 14 honors in the American Horse Publications annual awards
Breeders’ Cup Winner Retired After Breaking Withers
Breeders’ Cup Ladies’ Classic winner Unrivaled Belle, who broke her withers after flipping over backwards in
BLM Reevaluating Wyoming Mustang Plan
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is reconsidering a Record of Decision that called for the spaying of wild
Record Snowfall Forces Rescheduling of Tevis Ride
The 55th running of the 100-mile Tevis Ride endurance competition has been rescheduled for October 8 due to
Summer Insects: Flies, Ticks, Wasps, Bees
With summer’s heat, haze, and humidity come bugs, including several types of flies, ticks, and stinging pests.
