Latest News – The Horse
2018-19 Penn Vet First Tuesday Lecture Schedule Released
This year’s lectures will focus neurology care, lameness exams, colic emergencies, surgical advancements, and more.
2018 BEVA Congress to Address Vets’ Nonclinical Duties
The 2018 BEVA Congress will take place Sept. 12-15 in Birmingham, U.K.
Foggy Vision: Conditions That can Cloud the Equine Cornea
A number of things—some benign, some serious—can cause a cloudy eye. Here’s what you need to know.
Ellis Park Earns Initial NTRA Safety, Integrity Alliance Accreditation
Ellis Park’s accreditation brings the number of active accredited racetracks in the United States and Canada to 24, including every Thoroughbred track in Kentucky.
Western States Vie for New BLM Headquarters
As the Department of the Interior considers moving the new BLM headquarters from Washington, D.C. to a Western site, advocates believe the move could have benefits for wild horses under the agency’s management.
Horse Pasture Renovations Benefit Kentucky Thoroughbred Farm
A Kentucky Thoroughbred farm is reaping the benefits of healthier mares and foals after making horse pasture renovations over the past year with guidance from University of Kentucky personnel.
Homeless Horses: An Update on Unwanted Horses in the United States
Awareness about unwanted horses has grown significantly over the past 20 years, and the horse industry has taken strides to find solutions. But there’s still work to do.
Equine Competition Surface Testing: Practical Applications for High-Level Competition
Learn how researchers are improving footing at two major competition venues in the United States, including the one that will host the 2018 World Equestrian Games next month.
New Assateague Pony Foal Born
The National Park Service is welcoming a new Assateague Pony foal born to N9BM-J (known as “Giggles”) on Aug. 17.
2017 Shackleford Banks Horses Report Released
At the end of 2017, 120 Shackleford Banks horses roamed Cape Lookout National Seashore, in North Carolina.
The Horse at Home is Still at Risk for Ulcers
Horses that don’t compete aren’t immune to gastric ulcer formation. Here’s what to watch for.
Gluck Center to Host EHV Symposium
The symposium and dinner will take place Thursday, Sept. 20, from 4-7:30 p.m., at Malone’s Prime, in Lexington, Kentucky.
WNV in Ohio Horses: First Cases of 2018 Confirmed
Two unvaccinated horses in Northeast Ohio have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). These are the first cases of WNV in Ohio horses identified this year.
Where is Botulism a Threat to Horses?
Find out where botulism cases are most prevalent and if your horse is at-risk from Dr. Daniela Luethy.
Catastrophic Injuries in Racehorses: KHRC Funds Gluck Center Study
Researchers are examining inflammatory and anti-inflammatory markers’ efficacy as early indicators for potential catastrophic injuries in racehorses.
Botulism Vaccination Protocols for Horses
Dr. Daniela Luethy covers recommendations for the botulism vaccination and booster series for horses.
