Latest News – The Horse
May KENA Meeting to Focus on Land Conservation
The dinner and educational event will take place May 16, at Fasig-Tipton, in Lexington, Kentucky.
Weanling Stifle Abnormalities Can Improve by Yearling Year
Researchers found that many radiographic abnormalities resolve by the time weanlings return to the auction as yearlings.
McIlwraith to Present President’s Lecture on April 18
Renowned equine surgeon and researcher Dr. Wayne McIlwraith will speak at the Colorado State University campus.
Small Strongyle Arrested Development Not Found in Foals
A recent study suggests small strongyles might not behave the same way in foals as they do in adult horses.
Rescues Will Compete to Help Horses on ‘Help a Horse’ Day
The ASPCA’s contest will award $100,000 in grant prizes to equine organizations across the country.
How Veterinarians Assess Horses With Acute Colic
A complete, thorough, and timely work-up of the horse has the greatest effect on successfully treating colic.
Managing and Caring for the EMS Horse
Equine metabolic syndrome can cause obesity, insulin resistance, and laminitis. Find out how to care for your EMS horse during our live event.
AHC Urging Horse Owners to Take Part in USDA Census
The USDA is preparing to conduct its 2017 USDA Census of Agriculture, which will include horses.
Adopting a Mustang: What It Takes
Considering adopting a mustang? Here’s what you need to know.
Hoof Growth and Compression: Shoeing Considerations
Research has provided farriers with a better understanding of how weight-bearing and loading affect hoof wall growth.
Horse, Human Welfare Focus of Day Two of FEI Sports Forum
Panelists presented scientific data on eventing risk management, endurance risk factors, and bone fatigue.
Tips for Providing Veterinary Care for Foals in the Field
Neonatal medicine is an important area of equine practice, because time is of the essence when youngsters are sick.
My Horse Keeps Eating his Himalayan Salt Block: Is He Okay?
An equine nutritionist explains how to ensure your horse gets an appropriate amount of salt.
Pasture Management for Parasite Control
With parasites’ growing resistance to anthelmintic drugs, owners must focus their control efforts on another area: pasture management.
10 Tips for Managing Equine Insect Hypersensitivity
Insect bite hypersensitivity (IBH) leads to an itchy and often miserable horse. Here’s what you need to know.
Poll Recap: Horse Manure Management Strategies
Of the 804 respondents, 344 (43%) said they compost horse manure and use it to amend soil on their property.
