Latest News – The Horse
Managing a Shy Breeding Stallion
My stallion shows little or no signs of libido with my mare. He won’t even talk to her. What can I do?
Horse Hierarchy Test Doesn’t Always Agree With Pasture Pecking Order
The “bucket test” has its place but it can give significantly different results than an all-day field test of horses at pasture. That’s especially true for lower-ranking horses, researchers said.
BLM Gathering Burros in San Bernardino County, California
As of early July, the BLM had captured 30 of the 60 burros being relocated due to an insufficient water supply.
Horses Killed, Riders Hurt in Traffic Incident
Two horses were killed and their riders seriously injured when a motorist searching for his cell phone collided with them on a Florida roadway.
Training Aids: How Their Fit Could Help or Hinder Longeing Horses
Researchers know that, when used and fit properly, training aids can positively affect horses. However, improperly fitted equipment could squelch any benefits these systems offer.
EIA Confirmed in Montgomery County, Maryland
The EIA-positive horse will be euthanized, and animal health officials will conduct EIA tests on the remaining 42 equids on the index property.
2018 AAEP Convention to Take Place in San Francisco
The convention will offer approximately 130 hours of continuing education for veterinarians presented by researchers, academicians, and practitioners.
31-Year-Old Przewalski’s Horse Dies at National Zoo
Rose Marie, one of the oldest Przewalski’s horses in the world, was euthanized July 6 due to her declining health and quality of life.
North Carolina Confirms First EEE Case for 2018
A 4-year-old Quarter Horse stallion in Richmond County, North Carolina, has been euthanized after contracting EEE.
More Than 30 Texas Horses Seized
Investigators also found several other horses’ remains on the property.
Standing Fibrotic Myopathy Surgery for Horses Showing Promise
Researchers found that standing surgery results were at least as good as those of surgeries performed under general anesthesia. The new procedure also allows better surgical access to the target tissues, they said.
EHV-1 Confirmed in Buffalo County, Nebraska
The affected horse’s home facility has been quarantined.
BLM Gathering Wild Burros in Central Nevada
The BLM said the burros in the Bullfrog HMA have been creating public health and safety issues as burros travel near busy roadways.
BLM Conducting Emergency Wild Horse Gather in Nevada
The BLM has determined there is not enough water to support all the horses in the Big Sand Spring Valley.
Sugars and Starches in Horse Diets: They’re Not All Bad!
Although owners are frequently warned against the consequences of feeding these carbs, horses need them in their diets.
Fact Sheet: OCD in Horses
Do all young horses with fluid-filled joints or lameness have osteochondritis dissecans (OCD)? Download this fact sheet to find out.
