Latest News – The Horse
BLM Vale District Conducting Emergency Wild Horse Gather
The gather comes in response to the Cherry Road Wildfire, which has burned 90% of the area in which a herd resides.
Does Skeletal Muscle Inflammation Lead to Hyperinsulinemia?
Researchers could not identify a positive relationship between inflammation and obesity or insulin resistance in horses.
Why Are Horses Nervous When It’s Windy?
Behaviorist Dr. Sue McDonnell offers reasons horses might be spookier than normal in windy weather.
Washington State Diagnostic Lab Confirms 10 Equine WNV Cases
The recent cases are located farther north than detections in previous years, Washington State University reported.
Scientists Evaluate Equine Blood Compatibility, Typing Tests
Penn Vet researchers tested more efficient ways to identify blood compatibility and type prior to transfusions.
Kentucky Reports First Equine WNV Cases of 2016
Both affected horses–one from Barren County and one from Hardin County–were unvaccinated, but are recovering.
All Horse, Human Drug Tests From Rio Olympics Clean
A total of 60 equine samples–30% of the 200 competing horses–were tested during the Games.
Is Selenium Deficiency Deadly to Horses?
Too much dietary selenium can cause toxicity or even death. But too little selenium can be life-threatening, as well.
UK Pasture Evaluation Work Showcased at Rangeland Congress
The program staff have performed 160 pasture evaluations, representing more than 30,000 acres, in 20 Kentucky counties.
Kentucky Downs Schedules Day to Support Research
The third annual Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation Day is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 3.
The Grass Guide: Red Clover
Red clover provides excellent forage quality when grazed or harvested before the flower blooms.
Studying Heaves in Horses Could Help Humans With Asthma
Researchers are studying underlying genetic factors that lead some horses to develop heaves while others don’t.
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Iris Cui
Cui’s research focused on understanding more about the pricing of Thoroughbreds at public sales.
Novel Surgery Successful for Treating Clogged Tear Ducts
The standing procedure involves temporarily inserting tubing from the horse’s tear duct into the sinus cavity.
Enter TheHorse.com’s Photo Contest for Sun-Sensitive Horses
Is your horse sun-sensitive? Submit his story and photo for a chance to win a prize pack!
University of Melbourne Vets Aim to Improve Racehorse Safety
Researchers hope to reduce the risk of racehorse fatalities on the track.
