Latest News – The Horse
Is EMS the Same as IR in Horses?
Dr. Amanda Adams explains the difference between equine metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance.
Union County, New Jersey, Horse Diagnosed With EHM
The affected horse was moved into an isolation barn on the index property, which has been placed under quarantine.
EHM Confirmed in Sheridan County, Wyoming
The affected horse began showing neurologic signs on Sunday, March 11, while competing at a barrel racing event at the Cam-Plex, in Gillette
Grayson-Jockey Club Approves $1.2 Million for Equine Research
Research topics include laminitis, EHV-1, racehorse injury prevention, recurrent exertional rhabdomyolysis, respiratory health, and more.
Spendthrift Farm to Sponsor Iron Horse Challenge
Spendthrift will offer 50 tickets for $25 each for fans to visit the farm on April 26 and meet three-time Grade 1 winner Lord Nelson, who recovered from laminitis.
Joint Injections and the Metabolic Horse
Do horses with PPID, EMS, and/or IR have a greater laminitis risk after receiving joint injections? Drs. Vern Dryden and Amanda Adams respond.
Can Equine Ovariectomies Be Justified on Behavioral Grounds?
While removing mares’ ovaries can be successful in remedying aggressive behavior, other estrous behaviors can persist even following surgery.
Welcome Swallows Back to Your Horse Property!
March and April mark the return of these little birds that play a big role in horse-property insect control.
Behind the Scenes With Blood Donor Horses
Learn how these “heroes” of the equine veterinary industry step up to save other horses’ lives.
Regulatory Vet CE Conference Approved for RACE Credits
Presenters will speak on pre-race examinations, on-track protocols, test barn best practices, technology resources, biosecurity, and more.
A Closer Look at the AHC Foundation 2017 Economic Impact Study
The equine competition, racing, and recreation sectors are the primary economic drivers, but the working horse sector also contributes.
Ochoco National Forest: Give Wild Horses Space During Foaling Season
Horses have moved down to lower elevations and many mares will be foaling through June, officials say.
Do Horses Respond Emotionally to Positive or Negative Whinnies?
While the horses recognize positive from negative emotions in whinnies, they might not become positively or negatively emotional as a result.
The Latest on Supporting-Limb Laminitis
Since Barbaro’s death due to supporting-limb laminitis more than a decade ago, researchers have made great strides in understanding it, why it develops, how to treat it, and more.
Feds Announce New ELD Waiver
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced additional steps to address the unique needs of the country’s agriculture industries, including the horse industry.
Colic: Better Treatment Options, Better Outcomes
Thanks to advancements in colic diagnostics and treatment, a horse’s chances of survival and return to normal activity following surgery have never been better.
