Latest News – The Horse
Dr. Tom Lenz Receives 2019 Equine Industry Vision Award
American Horse Publications and Zoetis presented the award to Tom Lenz, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACT, in recognition of his lifelong advocacy and support for the humane treatment of horses.
Assateague Wild Horses: May 2019 Census Complete
The total population of the Maryland herd is currently 76 horses (21 stallions and 55 mares).
Officials: Increased Risk for WNV in California Horses Near Wildfire Zones
Butte County public health officials say they’re concerned about an increased number of mosquitoes capable of transmitting WNV due to late-season rainstorms and more breeding sites in the 2018 Camp Fire burn zone.
Equine Anatomy Lecture Scheduled at Penn Vet
An equine anatomy lesson disguised as an art exploration, Dr. Dean Richardson will present “Paleolithic to Picasso: Interesting Stuff About Horse Anatomy” on June 4 at Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center.
Evaluating Airway Function in Horses: How Well Do Vets Agree?
Arytenoid function can impact both sales price and airway function in horses, so it’s important for both buyers and sellers that veterinarians evaluate it consistently, one practitioner says.
Is It My Horse, or Is It Me?
We might be quick to blame a horse for misbehaving, but a closer look at equine behavior might reveal we’re the problem. Here’s what to consider.
Survey Says OTTB Owners Satisfied With Their Mounts
Researchers recently found that, despite what can be an arduous first year of transition, healthwise, owners are overwhelmingly very satisfied with their horses and most said they’d buy an OTTB again.
Tail Blocking’s Effects on Horse Communication
If a horse’s tail has been blocked or nerved, is he at a social disadvantage when turned out with others? An equine behaviorist weighs in.
Cargill Expands Southern States Horse, Livestock Feed Recall
Cargill is voluntarily expanding its livestock and horse feed recall due to elevated aflatoxin levels. The original recall was initiated May 6.
10 Composting Resources on TheHorse.com
Did you know May 29 is Learn About Composting Day? Get a head start with some of our top composting, manure management, and eco-friendly farm management resources available for free on TheHorse.com.
How 3-D-Printed Scaffolds, Stem Cells Could Aid Fracture Repair in Horses
Scientists are exploring how 3-D-printed scaffolds can help turn equine induced pluripotent stem cells into bone, which, they say, paves the way toward laboratory production of bone constructs that could ultimately aid fracture repair in horses.
Sun Protection for Horses
A veterinarian offers tips on sun protection for horses with pink skin from sunburn and photosensitivity during the summer months.
The Horse, EPM Society Become Media Partners
The Horse: Your Guide to Equine Health Care/TheHorse.com and the EPM Society have formed a media partnership designed to help horse owners care for horses with equine protozoal myeloencephalitis.
Strangles in Horses: Interpreting Gold-Standard Test Results
Researchers found that while any of the three tested qPCR diagnostic approaches can be effective in diagnosing true strangles cases, one stood out.
Do Fish Help Keep Horse Water Tanks Clean?
Do fish help keep horse water tanks clean? Maybe not, our nutritionist says, but they might have other benefits. Here’s why.
How to Effectively Supplement Horses With Vitamin E
With routine blood work and a strategic supplementation protocol, you can help your horse avoid the negative consequences associated with vitamin E deficiency. Here’s how.
