Latest News – The Horse
Forage-Only Diet a ‘Win’ for Standardbred Racehorses
The key is to ensure the hay, haylage, or grass has enough high-energy nutrient value to cover the horse’s needs.
Kentucky Confirms Second Equine WNV Case for 2017
The unvaccinated 18-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse mare from Franklin County is recovering.
Time-Saving Tips: Horse Barn Chores
Our staff and sources share ways you can save time and reduce the hassle of barn chores.
How Do Horses Learn Differently Than Humans?
Dr. Camie Heleski offers insight on how horse and human brains differ.
Minnesota Horse Tests Positive for Rabies
The horse from Benton County is the state’s first equine rabies case of 2017.
100th Equine Diagnostic, Research Seminar is Sept. 27
A mini-symposium will focus on “Ensuring the Golden Years: Problems and Care of Old Horses.”
Humans Might Be to Blame for Some Horse-Related Injuries
Of the so-called human-generated injuries, 63% were considered preventable by riding safety experts.
Help for the Herd Bound Horse
The University of Kentucky’s Dr. Camie Heleski offers advice for handling buddy-sour horses.
USEF Approves Further Investigation Into Depo-Provera Use
The board also approved a ban on injectable magnesium sulfate and will assess pergolide use for PPID horses.
New AHS Vaccine Design Showing Promise
Researchers tested a vaccine created with “reverse genetics” with positive results.
Iberville Parish, Louisiana, Horse Tests Positive for EEE
The affected horse was not vaccinated against EEE.
Saliva-Based Tapeworm Test Available to U.S. Horse Owners
The test is designed to detect evidence of tapeworms in horses’ saliva and help guide dewormings.
Condition Friesians With Unique Physical Challenges in Mind
Scientists say Friesians benefit from specific exercise regimens and warmups based on their anaerobic threshold.
Why Do Horses Have to Learn Tasks on Both Sides?
Have you taught a horse a task on his left but had him be clueless about it on his right? Dr. Camie Heleski explains.
Dog Food Blamed for Assateague Pony Death
The mare reportedly consumed a large quantities dog food, which caused an impaction and deadly ruptured intestine.
Poll Recap: Beating the Heat in Horse Barns
Of the 630 respondents, 323 (51%) said they use fans to keep horse barns cool during the summer.
