Latest News – The Horse
Time to Ride Challenge Association Program Grows
Associations will reward challenge hosts with additional cash and prizes for connecting people to horses.
PAAG Showing Promise as Arthritis Treatment for Horses
Researchers believe polyacrylamide hydrogel (PAAG) could have a long-lasting cushioning effect on arthritic joints.
The Future of Parasite Control?
Anthelmintic resistance occurs worldwide. With only three drug classes to choose from, are we running out of options?
UHVRC Distributes More Than 3,200 Vaccines to Horses in Need
The UHVRC has delivered more than 25,000 doses of core vaccines to protect horses in need since its inception in 2009.
Limb Sensors for Equine Diagnostics, Performance Evaluations
Researchers say inertial measurement units could aid in more accurate veterinary diagnoses and performance evaluations.
Does a Senior Horse Have Special Vaccination Needs?
Dr. Kevin Hankins explains why senior horses are in a category of their own for vaccinations and care.
Horses Left in Wyoming Forest Last Autumn Rescued
Park County authorities are investigating circumstances surrounding three horses left near Haymaker Ridge last October.
Getting Ready for Rolex: By the Numbers
How many trot sets and calories does a horse require to get Rolex-ready? Join “Forty” as he preps for the grueling test.
Horse Castrated, Dies in Texas
Authorities are seeking whoever castrated a stallion before leaving him to die in a Fannin County pasture.
ARCI Welfare, Integrity Conference Continues
Wednesday’s discussion topics included maintaining integrity and crop use during races, among others.
Parasite Control: An Update
In the past, researchers developed new classes of antiparasitic compounds every 10 years or so. But what works today?
ARCI Panel Discusses How to Stop Cheating in Horse Racing
A panel believes keys include additional out-of-competition testing, investigators, and research.
Merck/AAEP Foundation Scholarship Applications Due April 24
Second- and third-year vet students pursuing a career in equine medicine can apply for one of five $5,000 scholarships.
Ohio Man Charged With Animal Cruelty
An Ohio man is facing charges after his horse was discovered missing a leg.
How to Manage Persistent Post-Mating-Induced Endometritis
Persistent uterine lining inflammation in horses can lead to lower pregnancy rates and increased early embryonic losses.
Poll Recap: Equine Weight Management Challenges
Of the 576 respondents, 277 (48%) said their horses are easy keepers and gain weight easily.
