Latest News – The Horse
USDA Situation Report Identifies New Vesicular Stomatitis Cases
The agency reports three states have been released from VSV quarantine.
Morris Animal Foundation Awards $940,000 for Horse/Alpaca Health Research
The funding will help veterinary scientists improve these large animals’ well-being by preventing and treating health challenges such as equine herpesvirus, strangles, and fungal infection.
Anemia in the Older Horse
A listener asks about her horse’s anemia, and Dr. Bryan Waldridge explains the causes and what it means.
The Horse-Human Relationship: From Prehistory to Today
A zooarchaeologist presented a brief history of how horses and humans have coexisted and interacted over the the millennia at the International Society of Equitation Science convention.
Recognizing Pain in Stoic Horses
Some horses readily express their discomfort. Others are quieter. Learn to look for subtle signs of pain in your horse.
Horse Behavior: Researchers Need a Welfare Ethogram
Scientists and handlers use a large range of methods and opinions when interpreting equine behavior. A researcher from New Zealand calls for a standard.
UKVDL Can Now Identify Bacteria 24 Hours Sooner
The University of Kentucky Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory has a new system that allows lab personnel to reliably identify bacteria within a day.
Starch Source’s Effect on Broodmares’ Fecal Bacteria
Although the researchers saw no effect of starch source on fecal bacteria in broodmares, parturition did appear to alter the hindgut microbiota.
UK Veterinary Diagnostic Lab Director Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Craig Carter received the inaugural Allen W. Hahn Lifetime Achievement Award in Veterinary Informatics, which honors those who’ve dedicated their careers to being leaders, educators, and innovators in veterinary informatics.
7 Timely Forage Tips
As we move into fall, here’s a quick list of recommendations from the University of Kentucky to help manage pastures.
Couple Comes Full Circle With UK Through Horses, Pastures
The University of Kentucky is where Keith and Laura Haag first fell in love with horses, and it’s where they turned to get advice to improve the environment for the horses on Endeavor Farm.
Equine-Assisted Therapy Staff and Volunteers Needed for Facility Air Quality Survey
To establish a baseline, researchers are recruiting EAA/T center directors and volunteer coordinators to complete an online survey about equine facility air quality.
UK Launches Series of Educational Equine Parasitology Videos
You can find 18 videos to help inform horse owners, farm managers, and veterinarians about equine parasitology best practices starting in October.
Researcher Identifies Lack of Risk Management in Horse Industry
“X days since last accident.” It’s a sign hanging at almost every high-risk industry site. Except, it seems, equestrian industry facilities. A researcher looks at why.
Are You and Your Horse a Good Match?
Temperament testing by a Brazilian research team found horses were more reactive with poorly matched riders, and a long-term riding relationship between horse and human didn’t guarantee a better outcome.
Soft-Ride Sponsors The Horse‘s Coverage of the NEAEP Symposium
The annual conference will cover topics ranging from barefoot trimming and laminitis treatment to eye and respiratory disease.
