Latest News – The Horse
AAEP Foundation Seeks Equine Research Fellow Applications
These annual scholarships are awarded to AAEP-member veterinarians who are beginning careers in equine research.
New South Wales Confirms First Equine Hendra Case of 2017
The 11-year-old unvaccinated gelding has been euthanized.
How to Get a Horse to Drink When Away From Home
Find out why some horses won’t consume water away from home and learn how to keep him hydrated.
Can Nutrition Boost the Equine Immune System?
Researchers are looking at how diet might influence how horses respond to stress and disease.
Neonatal Unit for Critical Foals
A dedicated team of professionals at UC Davis work around the clock to help newborns beat the odds.
Researchers Aim to Improve Vet School Teaching Horse Welfare
Researchers proposed a conceptual model to optimize the welfare of horses used for veterinary teaching programs.
Correcting Equine Nasal Collapse Caused by Nerve Damage
Learn how veterinarians treated an 18-month-old Andalusian colt that suffered nasal collapse after a training accident.
Scientists Study How Climate Change Affects Horses
Horses suffered the effects of rapid climate change during the late Pleistocene and early Holocene epochs.
Take-Homes From the 2017 Equine Ophthalmology Symposium
More than 80 attendees and guests attended the IEOC’s annual symposium held June 1-3 in Saratoga Springs, New York.
Ivermectin Could be Ineffective Against Some Pinworms
Ivermectin was ineffective in treating pinworms in a herd of Welsh ponies. Fenbendazole, however, eliminated the worms.
Shoe Type Likely Doesn’t Change Horse Movement
A study found little difference in gait between shoes, although shod horses moved differently than barefoot ones.
Illinois Barn Fire Claims 18 Horses
Investigators are probing the cause of a fire that claimed 18 horses in Plainfield in the early morning hours of July 5.
Kentucky Horse Owners Seek Stiffer Firework Regulations
Owners say firework-related injuries in horses have increased since the state lifted its firework ban in 2011.
Poll Recap: Radiographs for Horse Hoof Care
Of the 359 respondents, 101 (28%) said their hoof care professionals use radiographs to make trimming/shoeing decisions.
Improving Horse Arena Surfaces
Find a safe and durable footing to support your horse’s soundness.
Genomewide Study Identifies Arabian Horses’ Risk for EMS
Researchers say this seems to confirm lore that some horse breeds are more susceptible to EMS than others.
