Latest News – The Horse
Cardiotoxins in Horses
Learn about several substances that can cause heart muscle damage and death in horses.
Georgia Man Charged in Foal Death
A pair of allegedly maltreated adult horses were also found on the property.
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Bora Nam
Nam is studying equine arteritis virus evolution during persistent infection of stallions’ reproductive tracts.
Growth Strategies, Partnership Key to Land Preservation
The May KENA meeting was designed to educate professionals, owners, and recreational riders on land loss in Kentucky.
Equitation Science Society Position on Training Techniques
The International Equine Science Society released a statement on techniques that could compromise horse welfare.
PPID Horses’ Hair Cortisol Levels Examined
Scientists theorized that hair cortisol levels could help identify early stage pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction.
Horseracing Integrity Act of 2017 Introduced
Among other points, the new bill would prohibit the use of any substance within 24 hours of a race.
BLM Budget Cuts Put Wild Horses at Risk, Advocates Say
Proposed budget cuts would save $4 million by eliminating restrictions on horse sales and other management options.
UKVDL Map of the Month: Rabies 1989-2016
The map displays the historical rabies data for all species affected in Kentucky over the past 27 years.
Warm-Season Tips for Managing Cool-Season Horse Pastures
Cool-season pastures grow rapidly in the spring and fall, and management techniques must change with the seasons.
Genetic Risk Factor for Equine Eye Cancer Identified
Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common cancer found in equine eyes and the second most common equine tumor overall.
USDA Releases Second Report From Equine 2015 Study
The report includes figures on equid use, vaccination, equid mortality rates, EIA testing, and more.
Applying Research Knowledge During Equine Wellness Clinics
A PhD student describes her recent experience applying her research skills during an equine community outreach event.
Cantering Beats Other Gaits in Racehorse ‘Detraining’ Method
Cantering kept racehorses fitter during periods of reduced exercise intensity than walking or staying stalled.
Suspicions About Stiltgrass
Can Japanese stiltgrass cause digestive upset in horses?
Additional Colorado Horses Test Positive for EIA
Horses on two epidemiologically linked premises in Weld County have also tested positive.
