Latest News – The Horse
2018 UK Equine Farm and Facilities Expo to be Held May 31
Speakers will present on cost sharing, weed control, rotational grazing, ryegrass, and maintaining healthy horses.
Orange County EHV-1: Additional Cases Confirmed
Three additional horses have tested positive for equine hepresvirus-1 (EHV-1), California animal health officials reported.
Equine Research Hall of Fame Nominations Sought
The Equine Research Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have had distinguished careers in equine research.
Want to Improve Horse Welfare? Change Human Habits
To make a sustainable difference to horse welfare, owners must apply the findings of research into human behavior change, one researcher says.
AHC Announces Safe Sport Code of Practice
“The #MeToo and #TimesUp movements have further brought to light the importance of maintaining a safe environment for all, and the equine industry is no exception to this,” said AHC President Julie Broadway.
Nevada to Rethink Plan for Virginia Range Horses
The state of Nevada will reassess its options for managing the Virginia Range horses after an attempt to solicit a new private owner failed.
Equine Colic: What to Do When Your Vet is Far Away
Colic often needs immediate veterinary intervention. Dr. Louise Southwood offers advice for rural horse owners who live far away from their veterinarians.
Mok Wins UK Three-Minute Thesis Competition
Mok used Robert Frost’s famous poem “The Road Not Taken” as an analogy to explain the developmental fate of cells that synthesize joint cartilage.
How Often are Owners Testing Horses for EIA?
Most EIA testing is done on a voluntary basis–owners aren’t necessarily required to test every horse at set intervals–making it very difficult to know the disease’s true prevalence, one researcher says.
Is Colic More Common as Horses Age?
Drs. Anthony Blikslager and Louise Southwood describe the reasons why older horses are at risk for colic.
Nebraska Ends Equine Massage Therapist License Requirement
The measure amended the state’s Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Practice Act to exempt equine massage therapists from being licensed by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.
2018 UK Horse Pasture Evaluation Program Enrollment Open
Participating farms receive detailed pasture assessments, including grass species composition and tall fescue analysis.
Behind the Scenes With a Four-Star Eventing Barn
Catch a ride with U.S. Team eventer Boyd Martin and find out what it takes to prepare high-performance horses for competition.
Scientists Study Supplement That Could Help IR Horses
Jerusalem artichoke meal showed promise in getting sugars out of healthy horses’ systems quicker than normal, but it hasn’t yet been tested in IR horses.
When Broodmares Colic
Post-foaling colic is a significant threat for mares. Dr. Anthony Blikslager describes what to look for and how to respond if your mare colics following foaling.
EHM Confirmed in Bowman County, North Dakota, Horse
A barrel racing horse developed rapidly progressive signs of EHM (the neuorlogic form of EHV-1) on April 19 and was euthanized the same day.
