Latest News – The Horse
How Protective Vests Impact Equestrian Safety
While researchers have looked at the reduced risk of serious injury to an equestrian when he or she wears a helmet, there has been less study into the effect of other safety equipment, including protective vests.
UK Hosts Inaugural Horse Industry Safety Summit
Attendees listened to presentations on a variety of topics all centered around ways to keep equestrians and horse handlers safe.
Protect Horses From Sun to Prevent SCC Recurrence
Researchers found that the only factor associated with a decreased risk of squamous cell carcinoma (or SCC, the most common ocular tumor in horses) recurrence was use of a fly mask with 90% or more UV light protection.
Insulin Dysregulation and Laminitis
Researchers aren’t sure why insulin dysregulation causes laminitis, but they do have some clues. Dr. Teresa Burns explains.
Got Healthy Hooves? Here’s How to Keep Them That Way
Consider the big picture—from farrier care and diet to environment and genetics—when working to keep horse hooves healthy.
What is Endocrine-Related Laminitis?
Dr. Teresa Burns describes what laminitis is and its relationship to endocrine diseases such as insulin resistance, equine metabolic syndrome, and PPID.
Piroplasmosis in Tennessee Horses: 22 Cases Confirmed
Thus far, 22 racing Quarter Horses residing at five locations in Bedford, Rutherford, and Williamson counties have tested positive for piroplasmosis.
Jockey Injury Reporting at Maryland Thoroughbred Racetracks
A multidisciplinary approach to data collection and record keeping could help the U.S. racing industry improve safety for jockeys and exercise riders on the track, a pair of researchers said at a recent safety summit.
How Pastern Bone Chip Removal Impacts Performance
Arthroscopic pastern bone chip removal in horses had no significant impact on Thoroughbreds’ racing performance, researchers found.
Patchy Hair Loss in Horses
What causes patchy hair loss in horses? How can I treat it?
How Riding Helmets Protect Your Head
A biomechanical engineer explains how most modern riding helmets protect our heads and what they might protect against in the future, as well.
Aflatoxins in Horse Feed: What You Should Know
What are aflatoxins, how do they end up in livestock feed, and are they dangerous to horses? Our equine nutritionist explains.
Can Supplements Prevent Laminitis?
Dr. Jane Manfredi offers insight into how certain supplements might support horses at risk for endocrine-related laminitis.
EHV-1 in Pennsylvania: Case Confirmed in Chester County
The affected horse has not left the premises for more than three weeks and was isolated immediately when clinical signs developed. The horse remains quarantined and is reportedly recovering.
Equine Coronavirus Diagnostics: Take Fecal Samples
Equine coronavirus’ main signs are subtle and nonspecific—anorexia, lethargy, and fever. And while it doesn’t consistently cause gastrointestinal signs such as colic or diarrhea, researchers have learned that affected horses’ feces are the most reliable sample to test.
2019 Preakness Stakes: War Of Will Wins With Ease
War of Will, who finished eighth in the Kentucky Derby, rebounded with a victory in the 2019 Preakness Stakes.
