Latest News – The Horse
UKVDL Map of the Month: S. equi
Streptococcus equi is the causative agent of the equine bacterial disease strangles.
Scientists Develop New Horse Cognition Test
Scientists developed a portable testing system which uses infrared technology that can allow them to evaluate horses in their home stables without human intervention.
Brooke Approves Guatemala Emergency Grant
An estimated 312 horses, donkeys, and mules reside in the hot zone—the immediate area around the volcano—which rescuers couldn’t access until June 9.
Scientists Study How Horses Perceive Human Emotions
Researchers demonstrated for the first time that horses use humans’ facial expressions and vocal tones to perceive emotion.
House Narrowly Passes 2018 Farm Bill
Amid Congressional strife over immigration issues, the full U.S. House of Representatives approved the Farm Bill, by a narrow margin earlier this week.
BLM Seeking New Off-Range Wild Horse, Burro Pasture Bids
The BLM said off-range pastures are a cost-effective and efficient for managing costs while providing the public with opportunities to view wild horses in a natural setting.
Training Center Fire Kills Racehorses
Fans are being blamed for igniting a barn file that claimed the lives of eight horses in North Carolina.
Spanish Equids Test Positive for Antibodies Against Besnoitia
About 7% of tested equids were positive for the presence of antibodies against Besnoitia, the first time researchers have detected such antibodies in European equids.
Repeat Convicted New York Horse Abuser Sent to Jail
Ann Arnold, previously convicted of horse abuse, has been sentenced to serve one year in jail for failing to obtain veterinary care for a horse in her care.
Could Climate Change Impact Horse Size? It’s Possible
Researchers have learned that, over the millennia, many mammals—horses included—adapted to climate by getting smaller.
Police Investigating Horse’s Severed Tongue
Investigators are hoping to determine whether the mare’s injury was accidental or caused by a human.
NTRA, UK Offering Racecourse Manager Certification
Organizers say the racecourse manager certification will help train a new generation of professionals to support racing surface safety and consistency.
Researchers Study the Science Behind Whip Use in Racehorses
New industry rules intended to improve horse welfare by decreasing whipping frequency might actually go against the principles of operant training and, specifically, negative reinforcement, one equitation scientist says.
Genetic Testing at Gluck Ends Equine Blood Typing Service
DNA testing is still available to determine DNA types and perform parentage testing.
Summer Heat Can Stress Farm Animals
The livestock heat index can help producers know when animals, including horses, are at risk for heat stress and require extra resources to combat and withstand the conditions.
Horse Vertebral Disc Degeneration More Common Than Once Thought
Degeneration involves changes in the discs’ color, texture, and integrity due to age and possibly use, researchers said.
