Latest News – The Horse
Apply for Equine Research Fellows Scholarships by Sept. 1
AAEP member veterinarians embarking on equine research in graduate school are eligible.
The Banes of Bathing Horses
Find out how to avoid equine skin and coat problems caused by frequent lathering and rinsing.
Horse Sports a Go for Tokyo Olympics
Equestrians from 35 countries will participate in the Tokyo Games, which is 15 more countries represented than during the 2016 Games.
University of Kentucky Hosting Rotavirus Workshop July 19
The workshop will be in-person and also livestreamed for virtual attendance. It is free to attend.
Celebrate ‘National Meet a Horse Day!’
The American Horse Council invites industry members to introduce the general public to horses on July 17.
Do Bisphosphonates Damage Horses’ Joint Cartilage?
Researchers studied the effects of clodronate disodium on normal and inflamed equine cartilage in laboratory samples.
Understanding Insect Bite Hypersensitivity in Horses
Learn about this difficult-to-manage allergic reaction to the saliva of biting insects in our visual guide.
Leaky Gut, Health, and Behavior: What’s the Connection?
Dr. Bill Vandergrift talks about leaky gut syndrome in horses during the 2021 EquiSummit, presented by Kemin Equine.
Anhidrosis in Horses
Our equine nutritionist and physiology expert offers advice on managing horses that have stopped sweating.
Cows and Horses Might Reduce Each Other’s Worm Burdens
Alternating or commingling cows with horses on pastures appears to effectively reduce strongyle burdens in both species, according to two studies.
Fighting Horse Boredom With Special Housing
Horse owners are opening their minds, some even their stall doors, leaving behind traditional single-horse stabling in favor of more natural options such as group housing and track paddocks.
Study Finds Potential Ascending Placentitis Biomarker
Researcher: The findings might indicate SAA1 as a novel and specific biomarker for placentitis in broodmares.
Complementary Therapies Popular, but Sometimes Lack Veterinary Collaboration
Survey: Owners generally like trying out complementary and alternative therapies on their horses. But they don’t always tell their veterinarians about it.
Florida Horse Euthanized Due to EEE
The case marks the state’s 10th confirmed case for 2021.
Five Feral Utah Horses Euthanized Due to EIA
Additional horses exposed at an auction have tested negative and are awaiting a 60-day retest.
How to Book a Vacation Ride Tour That’s Kind to Horses
Are you planning a ride during your next vacation? Use this checklist to find a reputable outfitter and ensure the welfare of the tourism horses you ride.
