Latest News – The Horse
UK Veterinarian Receives National Excellence Award
At the recent American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians convention, Erdal Erol, DVM, MSc, PhD, received the 2018 BIOMIC Excellence in Diagnostic Veterinary Microbiology Award.
Cold Weather Horse Management Tips
Ensure horses have adequate shelter, water, dry bedding, and feed when temperatures drop.
Why Is My Horse Moody?
Does it sometimes seem like your horse is having a bad day? Here are the possible reasons behind equine mood swings.
Webcast: Joint Disease in the Adult Horse
Osteoarthritis can hinder and even end the athletic careers of otherwise healthy horses. Learn more about early intervention and management during our webcast.
Is Synovial Fluid Toxic to Horse Tendons?
Researchers confirmed that synovial fluid is toxic to inner tendon cells, which could help explain why injuries within tendon sheaths and bursae have a poor prognosis for healing, they said.
TheHorse.com’s Top Special Features of 2018
Learn about colic, EPM, core vaccinations, biosecurity, donkeys, and more in our special features.
TheHorse.com’s Top Infographics of 2018
Find information on stress in horses, antibiotic use, scratches, conditioning, equine allergies, and more.
Deconstructing the Saddle Pad
Saddle pads are made in a variety of materials for many functions. Find out how they impact your horse.
TheHorse.com’s Top Articles of 2018
Articles on laminitis, alfalfa, horse/human interaction, and hoof problems were among the most-read in 2018.
What’s Your Horse Colic Contingency Plan?
Being well-prepared for colic could mean the difference between life and death for your horse. Here’s what you need to know.
BLM Concludes Silver King HMA Horse Gather
The BLM said it gathered and removed 996 wild horses from public and private lands in and outside the Silver King HMA in eastern Nevada.
Researchers Study Early Horse Herders
Researchers say the Botai people, who lived 5,000 years ago in what’s now part of northern Kazakhstan, appear to have domesticated and figured out horse husbandry on their own with no outside influence.
Midge-Control Methods for Horse Farms
Researchers say applying targeted insecticides to stable walls and roofs, as well as manipulating midge habitats (such as draining and removal and/or altering breeding sites) can reduce larval and adult populations.
Horseman Fred Sarver Named 2018 Friend of UK Ag Equine Programs
Fred Sarver has been a professional in the American Saddlebred breeding industry for more than 35 years.
UK to Host Revamped Equine Showcase, Equine Vet CE Session
The University of Kentucky Ag Equine Programs will host its 8th Annual UK Equine Showcase in conjunction with an Equine Vet Continuing Education session (formerly known as the Kentucky Breeders’ Short Course) Jan. 25-26, 2019.
When to Change a Pregnant Mare’s Diet
When during gestation should a pregnant mare’s diet change? An equine nutritionist weighs in.
