Latest News – The Horse
Effects of COVID-19 Restrictions on Equine Markets
Equine economist Dr. Jill Stowe of the University of Kentucky gives an overview of the short- and long-term effects of COVID-19 on the horse industry.
Racecourse Manager Certification Launches
The NTRA, UK Ag, and the Racing Surfaces Testing Laboratory have announced a joint initiative offering a racecourse manager certification from the University of Kentucky.
Alberta Horse Succumbs to EIA
Officials have imposed a quarantine on the affected horse’s premises.
Three Tennessee Horses Confirmed With EIA
Eleven Shelby County stablemates were exposed.
Study: Desert Leaf Extract Eliminates Proud Flesh in Horses
Indian researchers found resistant proud flesh became undetectable within weeks of treatment with the newly developed desert cotton leaf extract.
Is Flaxseed Meal the Same as Ground Flaxseed?
When feeding flaxseed to your horses, knowing the difference between whole seeds, ground seeds, and meal is important. Here’s why.
Study: Steaming Horse Hay Is Best For a Healthy ‘Haybiome’
Compared to soaking or leaving hay dry, steaming conserves beneficial microorganisms found while targeting harmful bacteria and respiratory allergens.
Study: Elite Dressage Horses Are ‘Reasonably Comfortable’
Dr. Sue Dyson and her research team evaluated facial expressions and body language of FEI World Cup dressage horses and found that, overall, the animals experience little discomfort while competing.
EHM Confirmed in Two Massachusetts Counties
Two horses tested positive and six additional horses are suspected positive.
Study: Horses Are More Relaxed Around Familiar Humans
Italian researchers found that horses enter a positive emotional state when they see and interact with a familiar human who’s developed a good relationship with them.
Helping an Easy Keeper Breathe Easy
My older horse has respiratory allergies. Is there anything I can do to help him breathe easier while wearing a muzzle?
Study: Age Predicts Subclinical Laminitis in Horses
Researchers found that horses 25 years and older are more likely to suffer chronic laminitis even if they aren’t showing obvious clinical signs of disease.
Windpuffs: Resolving a Common Swelling in Horses
What prevention steps can I take for my horse’s rear leg swelling after exercise?
5 Causes of Colitis in Horses
Colitis is inflammation of the large or small colon that can lead to diarrhea, proliferation of harmful bacteria, and even death in severe cases.
Tree-Eaters: Why Horses Chew Trees and What To Do About It
Horses might chew trees for a variety of reasons, such as boredom or nutritional deficiency. Learn about the benefits and risks, and how to protect your horses and your trees.
What’s New in Equine Estrous Manipulation
Changing your mare’s estrous cycle patterns can facilitate your breeding and performance plans. Learn about current options for owners who want to control their mares’ heat cycles.
