Latest News – The Horse
Gulfstream Park Released From EHV-1 Quarantine
All horses in the high-risk barns tested negative and no additional cases were detected during the 14-day quarantine.
Poll Recap: Fall Vaccine Boosters
Of the 412 respondents, 193 (47%) said their horses received boosters for equine herpesvirus and influenza this fall.
TAA Accredits 27 Thoroughbred Aftercare Groups in 2016
The TAA now has 64 accredited organizations operating at more than 180 facilities across the United States and Canada.
Iowa State Student to Receive $75,000 Veterinary Scholarship
Alaina Kringen will receive the $75,000 Coyote Rock Ranch Veterinary Scholarship from the AAEP Foundation.
Improving the Standard Tieback Technique
Surgeons have honed a new approach to correct airway collapse in horses.
Florida Man Arrested for Selling Horsemeat
Manuel Coto-Martinez is facing multiple charges after selling horsemeat to undercover law enforcement officers.
UKVDL Announces Holiday Hours, Altered Testing Schedule
The laboratory will have modified hours and a slightly altered testing schedule for the upcoming holidays.
Understanding Healthy Foals’ Caloric Requirements
Foal nutrition can be complicated, making it important for owners to understand newborns’ nutritional needs.
UC Davis’ Equine PET Scanner Providing Results
Veterinarians have begun research, using the scanner in a clinical trial on client-owned horses.
Participation Sought on Equine Forage Survey
Researchers are investigating how horse owners view forage and their current forage-feeding routines.
Where Rules Matter Most: Managing Your Horse’s Medications
Work with your vet to find the best options for your horse that are within your breed or show association’s drug rules.
Congress Passes Forest Service Trail Stewardship Act
The bill is designed to address a trail maintenance backlog impacting users at national forests, including equestrians.
Breeding the Newly Retired Stallion
Owners can take several steps to ensure a successful transition from athletic to breeding performance.
Equine Skin Tumors: Sarcoids, Melanomas, and More
Does your horse have stubborn or unsightly tumors or skin growths, and you’re not sure what to do next?
AHC Announces New Student Membership
Beginning in January 2017 the membership will be available to full-time high school and college students.
Texas Horse Herd Seized
More than 50 allegedly maltreated horses are receiving rehabilitative care after being seized from a Hill County farm.
