Latest News – The Horse
UKVDL Can Now Identify Bacteria 24 Hours Sooner
The University of Kentucky Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory has a new system that allows lab personnel to reliably identify bacteria within a day.
Starch Source’s Effect on Broodmares’ Fecal Bacteria
Although the researchers saw no effect of starch source on fecal bacteria in broodmares, parturition did appear to alter the hindgut microbiota.
UK Veterinary Diagnostic Lab Director Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Craig Carter received the inaugural Allen W. Hahn Lifetime Achievement Award in Veterinary Informatics, which honors those who’ve dedicated their careers to being leaders, educators, and innovators in veterinary informatics.
7 Timely Forage Tips
As we move into fall, here’s a quick list of recommendations from the University of Kentucky to help manage pastures.
Couple Comes Full Circle With UK Through Horses, Pastures
The University of Kentucky is where Keith and Laura Haag first fell in love with horses, and it’s where they turned to get advice to improve the environment for the horses on Endeavor Farm.
Equine-Assisted Therapy Staff and Volunteers Needed for Facility Air Quality Survey
To establish a baseline, researchers are recruiting EAA/T center directors and volunteer coordinators to complete an online survey about equine facility air quality.
UK Launches Series of Educational Equine Parasitology Videos
You can find 18 videos to help inform horse owners, farm managers, and veterinarians about equine parasitology best practices starting in October.
Researcher Identifies Lack of Risk Management in Horse Industry
“X days since last accident.” It’s a sign hanging at almost every high-risk industry site. Except, it seems, equestrian industry facilities. A researcher looks at why.
Are You and Your Horse a Good Match?
Temperament testing by a Brazilian research team found horses were more reactive with poorly matched riders, and a long-term riding relationship between horse and human didn’t guarantee a better outcome.
Soft-Ride Sponsors The Horse‘s Coverage of the NEAEP Symposium
The annual conference will cover topics ranging from barefoot trimming and laminitis treatment to eye and respiratory disease.
California’s 12th Equine WNV Case Confirmed
The Fresno County horse is reported as affected and alive.
West Nile Virus Strikes Ohio Horse
A Stark County horse is the state’s first equine case of 2019.
Lack of Rain Starting to Strain Kentucky Agriculture
Just six or seven months ago, Kentucky was dealing with overabundant rainfall and soaked pastures, but now things are close to bone dry. Kentucky needs rain, and fast.
Four More Michigan Horses Diagnosed With EEE
Newly confirmed cases include horses in Jackson, Kalamazoo, Montcalm, and Newaygo counties.
Easing an Old Horse’s Stiffness
Get advice about keeping senior horses’ joints comfortable from Dr. Bryan Waldridge, who treats retired champion racehorses at Old Friends, in Georgetown, Kentucky.
Venograms and Laminitis
What is a venogram, and how is it used to help diagnose laminitis?
