Latest News – The Horse
Horses Still Learn While Tranquilized
You can teach a tranquilized horse, concluded Samantha Griffith, a graduate student in the Department of Animal Science at Auburn University, in a study she presented at the Equine Science Society Symposium May 31-June 3 in Tucson, Ariz.
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Giacomo Out for the Year
Giacomo, upset winner of the Kentucky Derby, will be sidelined for the remainder of the year with a bone chip in his left front fetlock that he suffered in the Belmont Stakes. Trainer John Shirreffs said the prognosis is excellent, and he is
Alternative Horse Bedding
Research has shown that Kenaf, a fairly new plant to North America that is a relative of cotton and okra, could be a viable product for horse bedding. Michael Yoder, MS, extension associate in the department of animal science at North Carolina
What’s New in Equine Vaccines?
For most of us, equine vaccines seem pretty simple and boring–halter and restrain horse, pop in a needle and release contents, then a short time later the horse will be protected against that disease. But it’s a lot more complicated than that,
High-Octane Diets
It probably comes as no surprise that a horse taking on the rigors of a 100-mile endurance race or a three-day event might need a different diet from one that ambles the trails around home or carries a child through the occasional weekend show. The
Choosing Feeders: Rack ‘Em Up
There are so many types of hay racks, mangers, and feed bins available, how do you know the best one to choose? What factors should you consider? Read on for tips on picking the right feeder for your horse’s needs.
Anthrax: Clarifying the Cloudy
Anthrax naturally occurs in grazing animals (cattle, sheep, and goats), as these species are the most susceptible to the bacteria, but virtually all mammals—including horses and humans—can contract this disease.
Barn Aversion
Our elderly Connemara gelding was unfortunately exposed in his stable to multiple bee stings on more than one occasion over a period of two weeks before the problem was figured out and fixed. He used to be very calm and content in the stable,
Eating Poop
Our first foal is 10 days old and has already been spotted eating manure. We have accepted the fact that eating manure is normal foal behavior and are trying to ignore it. A quick question: When should he get over this behavior? via e-mail
Mineral and Electrolyte Balance
Developing a good strategy for mineral/electrolyte replacement during rest stops when traveling with horses
Worrisome Warts
I have a yearling that has warts in her ear. They have grown so much that the mass almost fills her whole ear. Will the warts eventually go away, or should we have them removed?
Afleet Alex Sidelined by Condylar Fracture
Cash Is King’s Afleet Alex, dramatic winner of the Preakness and runaway winner of the Belmont Stakes (both gr. I), underwent surgery yesterday at the New Jersey Equine Clinic after suffering a condylar fracture. The 3-year-old son of Northern
Kentucky Senator Introduces Legislation to Promote Horse Industry
Equine Equity Act will provide tax relief for horse owners
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell introduced a bill Thursday (July 28) designed to promote investment in the horse industry by removing provisions of federal law that favor
New Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah VS Cases Prompt Embargo Extension
Information reported Monday afternoon (July 25) by the USDA indicates vesicular stomatitis (VS) has been confirmed for the first time this year in La Plata and Mesa counties in Colorado, Rio Arriba County in New Mexico, and Grand Count
Horse Owner Wins Laminitis Lawsuit
Jane McGarel-Groves was awarded 350,000 GBP (about $608,280 US) in damages after suing two veterinarians that treated her 14-year-old dressage horse Annastasia in 2001 with corticosteroid joint injections. The injections inadvertently caused
Department of Interior Releases Plea for Help in Caring for Mustangs
The U.S. of the Interior sent the following letter to the press today requesting help with the ever-increasing populations of mustangs and burros that are exceeding the carrying capacity of Bureau of Land Management acreage.
