Latest News – The Horse

Castration: A Crucial Part of Responsible Ownership
Being a responsible horse owner involves deciding if and when castration is appropriate.

Rio Paralympics: Britain Takes Command of Team Competition
Following Monday’s tests Great Britain leads the team competition, ahead of Belgium and Germany.

AAEP Foundation Announces Laminitis Research Funding
The foundation will support two research projects investigating support-limb laminitis.

How to Prevent Sand Colic in Horses
Dr. Erin Denney-Jones suggests management techniques to reduce the chance of your horse suffering from sand colic.
RMTC Approves New York Drug Testing Laboratory Accreditation
The NYDTL is the eighth laboratory to become accredited by the RMTC since 2013.

Equine Vets Will Make a Splash at 2016 AAEP Convention
The AAEP’s 62nd Annual Convention and Trade Show will convene Dec. 3-7 in Orlando, Florida.
Charges Against Online Horse Rescuer Dropped
The charges against Crystal Davis and her son Joseph McMillen were dropped after an investigator stepped down.

Biosecurity in the Breeding Shed
Biosecurity isn’t just a consideration for show horses. Here are some tips on how to keep breeding stock disease-free.

Rio 2016 Paralympics: Lubbe, Pearson Lead After Day One
Ann Cathrin Lubbe and Donatello took the Grade III test while Lee Pearson and Zion topped the Grade Ib test.
BEVA Announces New Honorary Member
Dr. Polly Taylor received honorary membership due to her long-term commitment to equine welfare.

2016-17 BEVA President Takes Reins
During her presidency Dr. Vicki Nicholls hopes to promote veterinarians’ role in the field of equine dentistry.

Can Alfalfa Induce Type 1 Photosensitization in Horses?
Researchers concluded that alfalfa hay can induce primary photosensitization, but what it results from remains unclear.
BEVA Honors High Achievers at Congress
The awards recognize significant accomplishments by vets and others involved in horse health and welfare.
Vets: Help Complete BEVA’s New Risk Assessment Guide
The association is asking for BEVA members’ feedback to ensure the guide is as relevant and useful as possible.

Take a Friend Riding Sweepstakes Attracts Celebrity Support
The sweepstakes is aimed at encouraging horse owners and riders introduce nonhorsey friends to horseback riding.

(Un)certain Change: Climate Shifts and Horse Keeping
Learn how rising temperatures and extreme weather events are affecting horse keeping.



