Latest News – The Horse
10 Steps to Evaluating Poor Performance in Racehorses
In a sport where races are won and lost by fractions of a second, subtle problems can have a significant impact on performance. Here’s what veterinarians look for when racehorses aren’t performing at their best.
EHV-1 in Arizona: Three More Cases Confirmed
The Arizona Department of Agriculture has confirmed three additional cases of EHV-1 in Maricopa County.
BLM Releasing Wild Horses in Idaho’s Hardtrigger HMA
This release marks one of the final groups of BLM wild horses to return to their home ranges following emergency gathers due to wildfire in 2015.
EIA in Tennessee: Case Confirmed in Shelby County
The affected horse has been euthanized, and state officials are testing additional horses stabled with or that live near the index case.
Middle-of-the-Road Throat Problems in Racehorses: No Impact on Performance
Abnormalities in small structures in the horse’s throat—the arytenoid cartilages and larynx—can have little to no impact on some horses’ racing prospects but can end others’ careers. Until recently, the effects of aberrations in the middle were anyone’s best guess.
The Healthy Newborn Foal: Why is Passive Transfer Important?
Infection can cause serious illness in neonates. Make sure your newborn receives enough disease-fighting antibodies from his dam’s first milk.
Assateague Wild Horse Herd Welcomes New Foal
Early on May 11, N2BHS-A (“Gokey GoGo Bones”) gave birth to a chestnut filly.
Veterinarians Discuss Preferred Rehab Techniques for Horses
Address the entire horse, not just the injury, when bringing a patient back to work, veterinarians say.
How to Teach Your Horse to Behave in Cross-Ties
Does your horse refuse to stand still in the cross-ties? An equine behavior expert shares how to instill good grooming manners in a young horse or curb existing rude behavior in the cross-ties.
Tight Spaces: Horse Farm Design for Limited Acreage
When you’re constructing a horse farm and have limited land, design and layout are critical to maximizing your time and resources. Download this free report for tips on how to design a functional farm on what land you have.
USEF: Positive CBD Tests in Horses Will Result in Rule Violations
The USEF said that, in both natural and synthetic forms, CBD is likely to affect a horse’s performance due to its reported anxiolytic (anxiety-reducing) effects.
Diagnosing Performance Problems in Western Horses
A practitioner reviews the comprehensive approaches he takes to home in on performance issues in Western horses, including physical exams and advanced imaging techniques
Equine Laminitis: Turning Over New Leaves
Researchers and veterinarians around the world strive to learn more about the lamellae and have made scientific advances in laminitis diagnosis, treatment, and prevention over the past several years. Here’s what we know.
Uterine Tube Obstruction in Mares: Post-Treatment Pregnancy Rates
Uterine tube obstruction, though rare, can cause subfertility in mares. While veterinarians have several methods for treating this issue, it’s been unclear how they affect a mare’s future fertility. So researchers recently conducted a study to find out.
Are Peppermints Spoiling My Horse’s Diet?
Will giving my horse peppermints offset the hard work we’re doing to help her lose weight?
EHV-1 in Arizona: Two Unrelated Cases Confirmed in Maricopa County
Two Quarter Horse geldings exhibited neurologic signs before testing positive for EHV-1 on May 7.
