Latest News – The Horse
Preventing Water Pollution on Your Horse Farm
Get tips and information on horse farm water-quality issues, creating a water and soil conservation and nutrient management plan, and accessing resources available to help landowners comply with agricultural water quality acts.
Nielsen Works to Improve Equine Parasitology Understanding Worldwide
Dr. Martin Nielsen recently completed a sabbatical in New Zealand where he worked to help improve the understanding of equine parasites in that country.
Insect-Borne Equine Diseases: Q&A
Find answers to questions about equine infectious anemia, Potomac horse fever, parasites, and more.
Hair Loss in Horses
Hair loss in horses can be a frustrating management concern simply because the reasons for its occurrence are so many and so varied. Here are some common causes.
Equine Research Opportunities for Undergraduate Students
Undergrads at the University of Kentucky can take part in equine research on topics including nutrition, parasitology, facility design, racetrack surfaces, endocrinology, immunology, musculoskeletal science, plant and soil science, and more.
Who’s Involved With Horses? Researchers Want to Find Out
Researchers are hoping equestrians will reply to an online research survey aimed at helping them better understand who participates in horse activities and sports.
EIA, Coggins Tests, and Protecting Your Horse
Why are there so many equine infectious anemia cases in the news, and how can you protect your horse from this deadly disease?
Mind the Gap: Feeding the Toothless Horse
If your senior horse has few to no teeth, he might not be chewing and digesting the nutrients he needs to maintain his health.
Bringing Home a New Horse
Remember these tips to help your horse’s transition from his old home to his new one go smoothly.
How Veterinarians Care for Top Rodeo Horses
Learn more about the equine athletes that compete at rodeo events, the types of injuries they are prone to, and how veterinarians nurse them back to health.
Horse Industry Safety Summit to Promote Education
The inaugural Horse Industry Safety Summit is scheduled to take place April 23, prior to the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event, in Lexington, Kentucky.
Equine Wolf Teeth
While these teeth usually don’t pose a health risk to the horse, they are often removed in performance horses.
Stumbles and Missteps: What’s Causing Your Horse’s Clumsiness?
Is your horse’s clumsiness a simple matter of long toes and uneven ground, or is a career-limiting condition to blame?
Veterinarians Discuss How to Manage Equine Gastric Ulcers
From when to administer ulcer medication to how to deal with recurring ulcers, veterinarians offer tips and tricks on managing this common horse health condition.
Back to Basics: Dental Anatomy
Your horse’s teeth play a key role in keeping him healthy. Here’s what to know about their structure and function.
Equine Influenza at World Equestrian Center: More Cases Confirmed
World Equestrian Center officials said Feb. 15 that six more horses had tested positive for equine influenza, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to nine.
