Latest News – The Horse
Feeding Minis
Horses of any size have a fabulous appeal for animal lovers, and none more so than the Miniature breeds, fondly referred to as “Minis.” Because of their cuteness, it is
Treating Lymphangitis
Researchers are pondering the cause of this lymph vessel problem that can result in long-lasting effects.
Farm Equipment for Large and Small Facilities
From tried and true to novel and exciting, these are the products, services, and techniques that our experts are recommending to facilitate equine management.
Horse Feed: Going Green?
The 24th Alltech International Animal Health and Nutrition Symposium covered a myriad of topics for all species, but
Stubborn or Fearful?
Q: Recently, I was working with a group of veterinary students and a patient. It was a colt that had experienced minimal handling or training for leading before arriving at the hospital. On the way to his stall, he needed to be
Compounding Caution
I recently spoke with a professional horsewoman about the use of compounded drugs in horses. She had heard about the numerous deaths of horses in Louisiana directly attributed to as low as one dose of an illegally compounded clenbuterol product (se
The Seized Horse
The economy is hurting and many horse owners have lost their jobs, homes, and, in some cases, their horses. Drought, pressure to raise grain rather than hay, and rising fuel costs have pushed hay prices to unprecedented highs. In an ideal world,
Horse Neglect: What to Do?
Experienced horse people who notice neglect should contact the proper authorities to ensure the best outcome for the horse involved.
Big Brown Gets New Sutures, Quarter Crack in “Good Shape”
Big Brown has new sutures in his hoof, and trainer Rick Dutrow Jr. says his unbeaten colt “knows it’s time to get ready” for a shot at the Triple Crown.
There was concern when Big Brown missed three days of training this week with a slight
Managing Acute and Chronic Laminitis
Belknap (who co-hosted TheHorse.com’s Webinar on Understanding Laminitis) said the latest research points to laminitis as an intense inflammatory injury of the foot, and it is no longer believed to be solely a blood flow problem.
Diagnosing Muscle Soreness
Last year my 18-year-old Quarter Horse mare became very sensitive to touch on her back and hindquarters.
Equine Therapy: Sound Choices
Many equine therapy devices are available, but which ones work? Keeping your horse in action or getting him sound and back into battle: twin goals of just about everyone who works with competition horses or who spends a chunk of time playing with the
ASPCA Seeks Nominees for Annual Humane Awards
As citizens across the country continue to make their way to the polls for the 2008 Presidential primaries, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is asking the public to cast one more ballot.
As it does every
Track Safety Project Earns Award
The second annual Elastikon Equine Research Award, funded through a grant made by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products Company to Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation, has been awarded to Wayne McIlwraith, BVSc, PhD, FRCVS, DSc, DrMedVet
Vets Consider ‘Chronic’ Lyme in Horses
Editor’s Note: Updated July 7, 2008, with original information from Dr. Rick Mitchell. Quotes in the original version did not accurately reflect Dr. Mitchell’s comments.)
The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) recently announced that it will be reviewing the case for “chronic” Lyme disease, as well as the treatments for ongoing symptoms of the tick-borne
Rescues Consider Cost of Equine Welfare Cases
In February the Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (HSPCA) in Columbia, S.C., seized 45 horses. Four months and thousands of dollars later, the criminal cases against the animals’ owners,
