Latest News – The Horse
Study: Mules Make Excellent Moms for Equine Embryo Transfer
Female mules can’t reproduce naturally. But researchers found they can make excellent surrogate dams for embryo transfer.
Commercial Equine In Vitro Embryo Production: What to Expect
Factors that contribute to a breeder’s likelihood of getting a live foal using intracytoplasmic sperm injection.
Indiana Horses Test Positive for Respiratory EHV-1
An additional 28 horses have been exposed.
Genetic Testing Options for Horses
Two leading genetics researchers described current and upcoming tests for a variety of heritable equine conditions.
South Dakota Mare Tests Positive for Equine Herpesvirus
Four of 10 exposed unvaccinated mares aborted their foals.
Iowa Horses Remain Under Quarantine Following EIA Outbreak
Here’s your update on horses affected by equine infectious anemia in Polk County.
Top Equine Repro Studies of 2019
Dr. Regina Turner shared her favorite breeding-related studies on topics ranging from foaling prediction to estrus suppression.
Are Your Horses Ready for You to be Quarantined?
The current (human) coronavirus situation has me making sure I have everything I need to care for my horses in case I can’t leave home for two weeks or longer. Are you prepared?
The Jockey Club Releases Data From the Equine Injury Database for 2019
An analysis of data from the Equine Injury Database (EID) shows a decrease in the rate of fatal injury in 2019 (1.53 per 1,000 starts) in Thoroughbred racing.
AAEP Statement About Racehorse Doping Scandal
The 27 people indicted on federal charges include five veterinarians who are American Association of Equine Practitioners members.
Kentucky Bill Would Require Vets to Report Animal Cruelty
Under current law, veterinarians in Kentucky are forbidden to report animal cruelty without the express permission of the animal’s owner or unless a court orders the disclosure.
Creating Better Horse Pastures
Learn about grass health, maintenance, rotational grazing, sacrifice areas, and more.
12 Fracture Repair Take-Homes From a Top Equine Surgeon
Dr. Dean Richardson presented the Milne State of the Art Lecture at the 2019 American Association of Equine Practitioners’ Convention to offer insight into treating bone breaks and fractures in horses.
Trainers, Vets Among 27 Indicted in Racehorse Doping Scandal
Those charged include Jason Servis, who trained Maximum Security, the 2019 Kentucky Derby first-place finisher disqualified for interference.
How To Feed Your Newly Adopted Mustang
Our equine nutrition expert (and past mustang owner!) offers advice about feeding easy-keeping mustangs.
Can Vaccinated Horses Still Get Sick?
A veterinarian lists the reasons a vaccine might fail to protect a horse against disease.
