Latest News – The Horse
Endocrine Diseases in Horses and How to Diagnose Them
Dr. Lisa Tadros shares information about identifying EMS, PPID, and laminitis in senior horses.
BLM Asks Drivers to Use Caution in Low Visibility
Wild horses and burros can wander onto roads, creating a safety hazard for themselves and motorists.
Top Tweets and Take-Homes: EPM Society Meeting
The EPM Society met last week in Lake Tahoe, California. Here’s a look at what attendees discussed.
The Science Behind the Equine ‘Biological Passport’
Horses’ RNA could contain clues about even the sneakiest substance abuse cases, researchers have learned.
Hidden Horse Farm Hazards
Are the stalls, fencing, and equipment on your horse property accidents waiting to happen? Download this free report for a list of potential hazards and solutions.
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Dr. Fernanda Cesar
Cesar is studying neonatal immunology with a focus on R. equi and young foals’ immune responses to it.
Gluck Center: 30 Years of Improving Horse Health, Well-Being
The equine research center aims to fulfill Thoroughbred breeder and entrepreneur Maxwell Gluck’s legacy of furthering research and distinguished service to the equine industry.
Horse Pasture Management Workshop Taking Place in Louisville
The equine-focused workshop will be held at the American Forage and Grassland Council conference on Jan. 15, 2018.
UKVDL Goes Mobile to Educate Kentuckians
Dr. Uneeda Bryant teaches youth about paths in veterinary medicine and the services offered at the UKVDL.
Evaluating Fall Horse Pastures: Green is Good, Brown is Bad
If your cool-season grass pastures are green during the fall, chances are they’re healthy and productive.
UKVDL Map of the Month: Equine Leptospiral Abortions
Leptospirosis bacteria can be present in apparently healthy horses, yet can also cause abortions and eye problems.
Campaign Discourages Tourists From Feeding Wild Ponies
The campaign launched after a mare died due to ingesting a large quantity of dog food from a tourist campground.
Six Steps to Keep Aging Performance Horses Healthy
Find tips on how to extend horses’ “health spans,” maximize performance years, and maintain a good quality of life.
EIA Confirmed in Gallatin County, Montana, Horses
Multiple horses on a single farm tested positive. The premises is quarantined and additional testing is underway.
Minnesota Confirms First Equine WNV Case of 2017
The 33-year-old American Quarter Horse mare from Euclid was vaccinated in the spring. She is recovering.
Equine Genetics Research Center to Open in Australia
The center will DNA test all Thoroughbred foals and serve 30 other horse breed societies across Australia.
