Latest News – The Horse
10 Sun Resources on TheHorse.com
Long sunny days can mean bad news for horses at risk for sunburn, and it’s up to you to protect them.
BLM Begins Emergency Wild Horse Gather in Nevada
The BLM will remove about 60 horses from private land near Boone Springs due to a projected lack of water this summer.
FEI Tribunal Lifts Provisional Suspensions on 11 Athletes
Provisional suspensions were also lifted from three trainers and two horses.
12 Facts About Vaccinations and the Equine Immune System
Vaccines offer relatively inexpensive insurance to reduce disease risk in our horses. Learn more about vaccines and the immunity they induce in this special report!
Laminitis, PPID, and Hyperinsulinemia: What’s the Link?
Researchers explored if hyperinsulinemia and laminitis severity are correlated in horses recently diagnosed with PPID.
Manufacturer Fined in Contaminated Horse Feed Case
Western Milling will pay more than $500,000 in fines in connection with its manufacture of monensin-contaminated feed.
Wisconsin Owners Urged to Vaccinate Horses
In 2016 Wisconsin confirmed 19 EEE cases and seven WNV cases in horses.
Supplement Contamination Caused Positive Test Results
A Cargill product, Progressive Nutrition Soothing Pink, was found to contain the banned substance ractopamine.
Poll Recap: Sun Protection for Horses
Of the 529 respondents, 154 said they apply sunscreen and/or zinc oxide cream to protect their horses from sunburn.
EIA-Positive Horse Identified in Colorado
The horse has been euthanized and the index facility has been quarantined pending results of further testing.
Should I Feed My Horse Garlic to Repel Insects?
Our equine nutritionist takes a closer look at garlic’s potential to fight off flies and biting insects.
Testing for Equine Cushing’s Disease
Obtaining an accurate diagnosis is key to managing pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction. Here are the pros and cons of PPID tests, old and new.
Sacramento County EHV Quarantine Released
No additional EHM cases have been identified since the removal of the positive horse on April 21.
BLM Seeks Input on Red Desert Gather Analysis Revisions
The revised EA includes a discussion on a historically significant gene in some wild horses in the complex.
Omnibus Bill Sparks Controversy
While the bill effectively prohibits horse processing in the United States, some believe it could endanger wild horses.
The Link Between Osteochondrosis Lesions and Limb Forces
Foals with lesions had reduced peak vertical forces in the affected limb, suggesting reduced weight-bearing.
