Latest News – The Horse
EHV-1: A Clinician’s Perspective
Steve Reed, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, of Rood & Riddle Veterinary Hospital, in Lexington, Kentucky, offers his insight about equine herpesvirus-1, including diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
USEF, UK Partner to Develop Equine Drug Testing Laboratory
The United States Equestrian Federation and the University of Kentucky have signed a letter of intent to develop an equine regulatory testing laboratory in Lexington, Kentucky, the federation announced Oct. 31.
WNV in Ohio Horses: Five More Horses Test Positive
Officials have now confirmed 48 cases of WNV in Ohio horses so far this year—more than triple the number of cases confirmed last year.
WNV in Kentucky Horses: 2018 Case County Reaches 16
A 5-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse mare from Rockcastle County was euthanized and a a 12-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse mare from Hardin County is recovering.
Will Blanketing Compromise My Horse’s Coat?
I was only planning on blanketing when the temperature drops under 20 degrees Fahrenheit and in extreme weather. Will this compromise my horse’s winter coat enough that I would need to blanket more?
Shoeing the Low-Heeled Horse
Some effects of the shoeing strategies farriers use to correct low heels in horses can actually be detrimental in the long run. Here’s how one farrier recommends correcting this frustrating lameness cause.
WNV in Delaware Horses: Two New Cases Confirmed
An unvaccinated yearling Standardbred filly from Kent County was euthanized while an unvaccinated 6-year-old Belgian mare, also from Kent County, is recovering.
Stem Cell Injection Site Reactions in Horses
Horses are at risk of adverse effects anytime they receive injections. However, researchers recently determined that stem cell injection site reactions in horses were uncommon in the population they studied.
More Than Two Dozen Horses Removed From Florida Farm
A herd of allegedly neglected horses is receiving rehabilitative care after being removed from a property near Lake Butler.
Choosing an Ex-Racehorse
Before you take the plunge, learn what to be wary of as well as what to expect when choosing an ex-racehorse.
Certain Maple Tree Seeds Can Kill Horses
Equine atypical myopathy and seasonal pasture myopathy are caused by eating maple tree seeds or saplings containing hypoglycin A.
Scenes from the 2018 Retired Racehorse Project Thoroughbred Makeover
The Retired Racehorse Project’s 2018 Thoroughbred Makeover took place October 4-7, 2018, at the Kentucky Horse Park. This year’s event featured more than 500 off-track-Thoroughbreds competing in 10 different equestrian sports.
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Shavahn Loux
Shavahn Loux has been involved in a wide range of equine reproduction projects, particularly focusing on monitoring gestational health using bioinformatic tools.
Mineral of the Month: Phosphorus
Phosphorus is the second most abundant mineral in the horse’s body; about 80% of it is found in horses’ teeth and skeleton.
Utilizing Cost-Share Programs on Horse Farms
Cost-sharing programs can cover 50% to 90% of the actual costs, allowing horse owners to invest in farm improvements that might otherwise be out of their budget.
RMTC Provides Updates on Tactical Research Studies in Horses
RMTC tactical research studies focus on detecting, identifying, and inhibiting the use of illicit substances in racehorses.
