Latest News – The Horse
Can Horse Owners Absorb the Surplus of Wild Horses?
Study: If 4-5% of horse-owning households adopted one animal, the current surplus of wild horses and burros could be eliminated.
Post-Massage Maintenance for Horses
Should a horse get turnout after a massage? A warm bath and liniment rub? Rest or exercise? Dr. Gina Tranquillo-Shade and Michele Haman of Equi-Librium Therapy LLC talk about what care a horse should receive immediately after a massage.
Do Boots and Wraps Overheat Horses’ Legs?
Researchers investigated the degree to which boots and wraps impair convection cooling—potentially damaging tendon cells—during exercise.
Kansas Gelding Confirmed With Equine Influenza
One additional horse at the affected horse’s facility has been exposed.
Two Ohio Horses Confirmed With Equine Influenza
The horses reside on two separate Hamilton County facilities.
Practical Electrolyte Use in Horses
Electrolytes play an important role in hydration and cellular function in horses. Learn more about electrolytes, when you might need to supplement them, and what research has shown about how they affect performance horses.
ACOX1 Gene Linked To Racehorse Performance, Breed Survival
Researcher: ACOX1 might factor into energy metabolism that contributes to the different needs of certain breeds, including Thoroughbreds and Arabians, as well as “rustic” breeds capable of surviving harsh conditions.
Heat Advisory for Horses
Veterinarians from UC Davis offer 10 important tips to prevent heat-related problems in horses.
Like People, Horses Get Fooled by Optical Illusions
Researchers found horses, unlike dogs, might perceive certain optical illusions similar to the way humans see them.
Virtual Tevis: Now You Can ‘Ride’ the Iconic Trail
The COVID-19 pandemic stalled many 2020 equine events, include the 100-mile Tevis Cup endurance ride. However, riders around the world supported the Tevis trail foundation and created a new tradition by completing the inaugural Virtual Tevis.
Florida Officials Confirm State’s Fifth EEE Case for 2021
One horse has been confirmed with Eastern equine encephalitis.
Equine Science Society Hosts Virtual Symposium
You can register and view all 157 scientific presentations until September.
Four Texas Horses Euthanized After EIA Diagnoses
The four horses resided on three different premises in three counties. All affected premises are under quarantine until TAHC requirements are met.
Can Massage Help Horses With PSSM?
Dr. Gina Tranquillo-Shade and Michele Haman of Equi-Librium Therapy LLC talk about whether massage can help or hurt horses with polysaccharide storage myopathy.
Low-Dose Detomidine Could Help Horses Stressed by Fireworks
Horses with a history of anxiety during fireworks displays showed marked improvement with treatment, their owners reported.
The Rules of ‘Poopspection’: Analyzing Your Horses’ Manure
Horse manure is rich not only in energy and soil-building nutrients, but also information about your horse’s health and well-being. In this article, veterinarians offer guidelines to help you better “read” your horse’s poop.
