Latest News – The Horse
KHC Hosting Level II Livestock Investigation Training
Registration is open for all county and state officials, such as animal control officers, sheriffs, and police officers.

Nutrition Tips for Traveling With Your Horse
Travel stress can lead to gastric ulcers and colic. Use these strategies to help keep your horse healthy away from home.
ASPCA Awards Grants to Help a Horse Day Contest Winners
Twelve equine rescues received more than $100,000 in grants to support their efforts to protect horses.

Time to Ride Reaches Major Milestone
The industry outreach program is celebrating 100,000 horse-human connections.

Tapeworms in Horses
Some horses are more susceptible to this common parasite than others. Here’s what you need to know.

Yes, Horse Owners Can Take Vacations
Planning a vacation? Here are some tips for finding the perfect farm-sitter to care for your horses while you’re gone.

Regional Borna Disease Hot Spot Discovered in Upper Austria
Bornaviruses are known to cause a lethal form of encephalitis, called borna disease, in horses and sheep.

How Do You Handle Colic?
Study results suggest that owners’ responses to colic signs vary considerably based on their knowledge and experience.

Equine Barn Ventilation
Poor air quality in stalls is a leading cause of equine asthma. Discover ways to improve air circulation when designing horse barns from Morgan Hayes, PE, a livestock systems engineer at University of Kentucky.

Brendle Joins AHC as Director of Policy, Legislative Affairs
In this capacity Bryan L. Brendle will lead the AHC’s public policy, government relations, and advocacy efforts.
Pennsylvania Law Protects Veterinarians From Lawsuits
The legislation will shield veterinarians from civil liability when they report suspected animal cruelty to authorities.

At a Glance: Equine Gastric Ulcers
Equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS) is a painful and common condition in horses. Download this free guide to learn more!

How Newborn Foals’ Dental Pulp Can Help Heal Horses
Dental pulp injections helped reduce pain and improve lameness in horses with soft tissue injuries and arthritis.

Forage Options for Finicky Eaters
I have a healthy 21-year-old retired gelding who will not eat any type of hay in his stall at night. I have concerns about him standing in his stall all night without chewing and developing ulcers as a result. What are my options?

RVC’s Equine Locomotor Research Course Expands to America
Farriers can learn more about conducting research, increasing the evidence behind farriery, and improving horse welfare.
Tennessee Horse Shooter Sought
Tennessee law enforcement authorities are hoping the public can help identify who shot and killed a Greene County horse.