Latest News – The Horse
EHV Confirmed in Connecticut Horse
Tests are pending on three additional horses. The horses were vaccinated and are recovering.
Swimming Can Improve Horse Glucose, Insulin Levels
Low-intensity swimming could help maintain glucose and insulin levels without putting excess strain on horses’ limbs.
Two EHV Cases Confirmed in Illinois
The index facility in Champaign County has been quarantined after the two EHV-positive horses were euthanized.
Do Horses in Mild Climates Need Extra Care During Winter?
Not everyone sees snow fly during the winter months, but horses still have seasonal needs that must be met.
Time to Ride Contest Rewards Top Marketing Strategies
This written-entry contest rewards Time to Ride Challenge contestants for innovative and effective outreach strategies.
Could Horse Breed Predict Colic Risk?
Researchers have determined that that some gastrointestinal lesions are more common in certain types of horses.
Can a Horse Consume Too Many Electrolytes?
Find out why a horse might prefer electrolyte water over plain water and if that’s a cause for concern.
TAA Accredited 37 Organizations for 2017
The organizations include 31 that were reaccredited and six that received accreditation for the first time.
Colt or Filly? Breeders Soon Might be Able to Choose
Researchers are studying whether magnetic nanoparticles could effectively separate “X” and “Y” stallion spermatozoa.
Vets Triage San Luis Rey Downs Survivors
Some people lost everything, while surviving humans and horses face injuries and ailments of varying severities.
BEVA’s MumsVet Introduces Guidance Resources for Employers
The documents are designed to provide guidance and resources for veterinary employers with pregnant staff.
Equine Parasitology Researcher Dr. Gene Lyons Dies
Eugene T. Lyons, PhD, a longtime UK Department of Veterinary Science faculty member, died Dec. 7. He was 86.
Cameron Lago Wins Roger L’Heureux Memorial Award Winner
Lago, a Standardbred groom in Canada, will receive full tuition for two online courses through Equine Guelph.
2017 AAEP Trade Show Tour
Join The Horse as we meet vendors on the AAEP Trade Show floor.
Horses Killed, Others Evacuated From California Wildfires
The region’s equestrian community has worked day and night to remove horses from the blazes’ paths.
Immunosenescence: What Owners of Old Horses Need to Know
Take a look at how immunosenescence and its effects impact the way owners and veterinarians care for senior horses.
