Latest News – The Horse
Kentucky Agricultural Receipts Hold Steady, Equine Ranks Second
Kentucky agricultural receipts will likely hold steady for the third consecutive year, despite trade concerns and relatively low commodity prices.
Nielsen Recognized With Winnie Award at 2019 International EQUUS Film Festival
Dr. Martin Nielsen developed the 18-video series of parasite control videos for horse owners to help educate them about parasitology best practices.
What’s Really Crushing Horses’ Heel Structures
Dissections show that a well-developed caudal foot maintains it shape and does its job protecting the hoof and joints from concussion.
Winter Horse Sports: Skijoring
Don’t get snowed in this winter—discover the thrilling sport of skijoring, which involves a horse and rider towing a skier at speeds reaching 35 miles an hour.
Hoof Radiographs: More Than Meets the Eye
Something on the X rays looks a bit off—is it significant or of no consequence? It depends on what you find.
What Is Ergovaline and Where Is it Found?
Watch this educational video to find out!
Is There a Cure for Navicular Syndrome?
The owner of a navicular mule asks about possible cures, and Dr. Duncan Peters offers management options.
Understanding Gene Expression and Physiology During Equine Pregnancy
A recently published study has resulted in a significant step forward in understanding the physiology of equine pregnancy.
NJ Horse Confirmed With Neurologic Equine Herpesvirus
The 18-year-old mare was euthanized and her farm is under official quarantine.
Opossums: The Scourge of a Horse Owner’s Existence?
Opossums are the culprits that transmit the causative parasite of EPM to horses. Dr. Dan Howe of the University of Kentucky recommends making an effort to keep them out of the barn and away from the food and water supplies.
UK Extension Agents Host 13th Annual Pastures Please!!
Horse owners, farm owners, and farm managers will have the opportunity to listen to several informative talks from forage experts.
Take the Winter Solstice Chore Efficiency Test
Can you pass Alayne’s test? Get advice for winterizing and making your horse property chore-efficient.
Racehorse Breakdowns: Prosecutor’s Probe Finds No Wrongdoing at Santa Anita
After an investigation, the Los Angeles County district attorney found no evidence of wrongdoing by Santa Anita Park operators in connection with a series of racehorse deaths there.
Remington Park Racetrack: 13 Horses Remain Exposed to EHV-1
The race meet’s end opens barn space for further separation and isolation of trainers’ horses.
Florida Horse Succumbs to West Nile Virus
The deceased horse resided in Palm Beach County.
Horse Hoof Anatomy, Part 1
Learn how the bones and soft tissues in a horse’s hoof work together and impact soundness.
