Latest News – The Horse
Deworming Horses: Dealing With Differing Opinions
A reader trying to adhere to current deworming recommendations wonders how to manage her horse who is boarded at a farm that still practices rotational deworming. An equine parasitologist weighs in.
BLM to Release Horses Back to Sands Basin Herd Management Area
The BLM Idaho’s Owyhee Field Office will release 26 wild horses to the Sands Basin Herd Management Area, nearly all of which was burned by the 279,144-acre Soda Fire in 2015,
Vets Validate Standing Thyroid Removal Procedure for Horses
Researchers say the standing technique minimizes risk to the patient, reduces costs to the client, and limits complications.
Carriage Company Owner Sues Horse Advocates for Defamation
The Charleston Carriage Company is accusing the Charleston Animal Society, Ellen Harley, and Charleston Carriage Horse Advocates with decimating false information about a 2016 incident involving one of its carriage horses.
Changes in Senior Horses’ Chewing Ability
Making dietary changes as horses lose their ability to grind long-stem hay will help prevent weight loss and other issues that can affect older horses.
Recognizing and Treating Corneal Ulcers in Horses
There are six main classes of corneal ulcers in horses that veterinarians must consider and properly diagnose to institute appropriate therapy.
Barn Fire Kills Horses in New York
Crews responded to a fire in a barn housing 24 horses at the Mount Hope Training Center, in Middletown, in the early hours of June 2 and were unable to save any horses.
Kentucky Reports First Potomac Horse Fever Case for 2018
The affected 4-year-old Thoroughbred filly from Bourbon County is improving and has a favorable prognosis for recovery.
Deerwood Wild Horse Ecosanctuary Hosting Free Public Day
The Deerwood Wild Horse Ecosanctuary, in Laramie, Wyoming, in partnership with the BLM, will host a free public day on June 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Equine Supplements: Active vs. Inactive Ingredients
Learn how to read supplement labels and the difference between ingredients that offer potential therapeutic benefits and those meant to improve flavor or act as preservatives.
The War Against Obesity in Horses
A successful equine slim-down program includes frequent weight assessments, smart feeding techniques, and various forms of exercise.
BLM Issues 10-Year Gather Plan for Seaman-White River Herd Area
The BLM plans to remove all wild horses from in and outside herd area boundaries because there are insufficient resources available to maintain healthy horses and rangelands over the long-term.
Brain Parasite Can Cause Neurologic Disease in Horses
While relatively uncommon, brain worms can occur. And when they do, their infections are usually fatal.
Richardson to Discuss Horse Fractures at Lecture
Orthopedic surgeon Dean Richardson, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, will present “Stories About Horse Fractures,” as part of Penn Vet’s First Tuesday Lecture Series on June 19.
Equine ‘Sex Stereotypes’ Could Impair Horse Welfare
Researchers said many equestrians’ “preconceived ideas” about behaviors they associate with mares, stallions, and geldings could have serious consequences for training and welfare.
Oregon’s Josephine County Fairgrounds Quarantined After Positive Coggins Test
The presumptive positive horse is a 7-year-old Quarter Horse mare currently housed at the Grass Pass Downs at the Josephine County Fairgrounds.
