Latest News – The Horse
What Injuries Can a Horse Sustain From Pulling Back?
What kind of physical damage can be done when a horse pulls back violently? A sports medicine practitioner weighs in.
International Equine Disease Report, Third Quarter 2018
Officials reported diseases including African horse sickness, equine influenze, strangles, EHV-1, EIA, and more.
AAEP to Celebrate Veterinary ‘Good Works’ in 2019
Owners and organizations can nominate veterinarians who have contributed veterinary services or resources to benefit horses and the local equine community for recognition during the AAEP’s 2019 Good Works Campaign.
Horse Gait Analysis: Eight-Point Sensor System Shows Promise
Horse gait analysis is getting more advanced: A recently developed and tested comprehensive motion sensor system can simultaneously record and analyze data remotely from eight parts of a moving horse body, researchers say.
Horse Hay Analysis: What are ‘ADF’ and ‘NDF’?
Acid detergent fiber and neutral detergent fiber measurements can help you decide if hay is good for your easier keeper, broodmare, or growing foal.
Proposed Bill Would Track South Carolina Horse Sales
The bill would require sellers to consult with local law enforcement, rescue organizations, stolen horse organizations, and breed associations to determine if a horse was stolen before its latest sale.
Biofilm-Associated Endometritis in Mares
Bacterial endometritis that is refractory to traditional antimicrobial treatment is a significant challenge to the equine breeding industry. Fortunately, several therapeutic options are currently available to clinicians for the treatment of biofilm-associated endometritis in horses.
Predicting Foaling: Calving Alert System Might Work for Horses, Too
The accelerometer is designed to detect subtle restlessness, the researchers said. Small movements, such as weight-shifting or minor head-bobbing, could be caused by distress related to the first stage of parturition, they said.
Controlling EHV-1 Outbreaks: Best Practices
EHV-1 can spread between horses before they show any signs of infection, creating a potential perfect storm for a significant disease outbreak. An infectious disease expert shares steps you can take to stop disease spread.
Headshaking in Horses: A Sensitive Matter
There’s a nerve-tingling explanation behind many equine headshaking cases. Here’s what you need to know.
UC Davis Heumphreus Lecture Taking Place Feb. 16
Tim Shannon, CJF, APF, AWCF, and G. Marvin Beeman, DVM, will present on anatomy, form, and function from the perspectives of the farrier and veterinarian.
Unusual Tendon Injuries in Sport Horses
Such tendon injuries include those that affect commonly injured tendons at unusual sites, uncommonly hurt tendons, or where the pathology itself is unusual.
Trail-Sharing Tips Horseback Riders Can Use
Remember these three keys to riding your horse on multiuse trails safely.
5 Practical Research-Based Horse Feeding Considerations
It’s one of the most common questions an owner asks: What should I feed my horse? Equine nutritionists look both to research and their own experience to find an answer, but oftentimes the most appropriate one is, “Well, it depends.” Here are some points they might take into account.
Why Does My OTTB Tilt Her Head?
An OTTB who’s been off the track for three months tilts her head during bridling and at liberty. Could she be in pain? An internal medicine specialist weighs in.
Winter Horse Hoof Care Tips
Having a winter hoof care plan in place ahead of time can help eliminate worries during the deep freeze.
