Latest News – The Horse
Fourth Michigan Horse Tests Positive for EEE
Horses have tested positive in three Michigan counties.
Poor Hoof Angles
Dr. Scott Fleming discusses how improper palmar angles can cause problems for horses.
UK Animal Scientists Bring Home Honors
Several faculty members and students in the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment’s Department of Animal and Food Sciences recently earned national awards.
Blue-Green Algae: Dangerous to Pets and Livestock
Blue-green algae can produce toxins that affect the nervous system and liver. Exposed animals can die quickly, or they can develop liver failure over several days. Get tips to protect your horse.
Minnesota Board of Animal Health Confirms EIA and EEE Cases
Both are reportable diseases in the state.
Hoof Abscess Advice
Should you let an abscess come out naturally or drain it? Dr. Scott Fleming offers his insight into handing this painful hoof problem.
Weed Management Plans for Horse Pastures
Fall is a good time to evaluate the quality of your horse pastures, because it is easy to see which weeds were most prevalent and uncontrolled during the summer and are now large and seed-producing.
Waushara County, Wisconsin, Horse Tests Positive for EEE
The unvaccinated mare, which was euthanized on Aug. 13, was the state’s second case of the mosquito-borne disease for 2019.
California Colt Confirmed to Have West Nile Virus
Fresno County horse is among three positive cases in the state.
Vesicular Stomatitis Confirmed in Utah
Officials have identified three affected equine premises in Emery and Uintah counties.
Dujardin Eliminated From European Championships Due to Blood
The disqualification of Great Britain’s top dressage rider dropped the team’s placing from silver to fourth.
Fall Nitrogen Benefits Horse Pastures Year-Round
Most cool-season horse pastures should be fertilized with nitrogen in the fall to boost root reserves and extend the grazing season.
Can DNA Help Identify a Horse With Lost Registration Papers?
A horse’s papers were lost during Hurricane Harvey. His new owner wants to know if DNA testing can help discover his breeding.
What’s the Socioeconomic Status of Most Equestrian Participants?
University of Kentucky researchers developed a survey distributed earlier in 2019. Here’s what they found.
Stonestreet Farm Launches Yearling Warranty
Racing breeder Stonestreet Farm has announced the development of a blood sampling, testing, and secure storage protocol in partnership with the University of Kentucky. The program was developed in response to reports of off-label bisphosphonate use in growing horses.
ISES Day 2: Feeding Horses Naturally, Footing Issues, and New Research Goals
International Society for Equitation Science conference attendees learned about practical applications of scientific studies and discovered new theories about horse welfare and behavior.
