Latest News – The Horse
EasyCare Dome Comfort Pads
EasyCare has developed the original Comfort Pads and Comfort Pad System in order to help horses suffering from severe hoof problems and those transitioning from shod to barefoot. Now, the EasyCare Dome Comfort Pads are available in sizes small (fits
Porta-Vet Maverick
Porta-Vet introduces the Maverick, the newest mobile veterinary clinic. The Maverick is made specifically for 5’8″ full-size truck beds. This unit specifically fits the Ford Supercrew and the new Chevrolet Silverado four door short box trucks
Penn State Professor Says African Grass Could Replace Timothy, Others
An Ethiopian summer annual grass called teff could be a valuable asset to growers, according to a crop specialist in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences.
Marvin Hall, MS, PhD, professor of forage management, said he is optimistic tha
Idaho Authorities Say Rising Feed Costs Causing Surge in Neglect Cases
Authorities in northern Idaho who recently found four dead horses and eight others that were malnourished say high feed prices could lead to more such cases.
“We all know that hay and feed prices are skyrocketing and that causes some people
Makers of Succeed Unveil New Web Site on Digestive Health
A new Web site from Freedom Health, LLC offers information on the prevalence of equine ulcers and helps owners and trainers manage their horses for optimal overall health. The new site features study results, diagnostic options, and educational
KHP Now Offering Reduced Admission and Seasonal Hours
Azure skies, crisp autumn air, a palette of changing colors, gorgeous horses, and reduced admission fees await visitors to the Kentucky Horse Park during the new winter hours.
“Fall and winter can be great times to visit the Kentucky
9-Year-Old Racehorse The Tin Man Retired due to Fracture
The Tin Man, a 9-year-old multi-millionaire who has experienced continued stakes success on the racetrack, suffered a fractured knee while coming out of anesthesia following an Oct. 25 surgical procedure.
Trainer Richard Mandella, who was
La Niña Weather Expected to Persist; More Drought, Wildfires Possible
The La Ni?a weather phenomenon blamed for drought in the southern United States and flooding in Africa will last for another five months, the U.N. weather agency said Wednesday.
The tropical wind patterns currently seen across the central and
Good Hygiene Blocks Horse-Human MRSA Transmission
Equine veterinarians and public health officials are urging horse owners and others who come in frequent contact with horses to wash their hands and clean grooming tools after each use in order to reduce the risk of contracting an
Horse Owner Lecture Series Offered at VaTech Equine Medical Center
Virginia Tech’s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center has announced the schedule for its 2007-08 “Tuesday Talks.” This series of lectures is designed to provide veterinarians, horse owners, and horse professionals with valuable insight and
Freezing Embryos
With breed registries admitting more than one foal per mare per year, the use of frozen embryos is becoming more mainstream.
The Business of Breeding
Breeding in the horse world breaks down into a few categories: field breeding (where the horses just do what comes naturally) live cover in a breeding shed, and artificial insemination. The tools of the trade range from very basic to high-tech
Focus on Lameness
See what veterinarians and owners learned during the AAEP’s late summer meeting on lameness.
Want to know what veterinarians talk about when they get together? This year it was
Breeding Challenges of Older Mares
New technology and better ways of handling older mares improve the chances for breeding success.
Understanding Horses Part 11: Diagnose the Problem Before Trying to Fix It
There are many people looking for answers for their horses’ problems. I’ve been talking to more and more people, and they all think they have different problems, but generally, horse problems boil down to one of four things: ground manners, under
