Latest News – The Horse
Poll Recap: Is Your Horse Insured?
Of the 448 respondents, only 87 (19%) said they currently have medical or mortality insurance on their horses.
AHC Issues Forum: Time to Ride, Microchipping, and More
The American Horse Council’s (AHC) Annual Meeting wrapped up on June 14 with the National Issues Forum.
2016 EEE Case Counts on the Rise in Several States
The current equine case counts stand at one in North Carolina, five in South Carolina, and 11 in Florida.
Do Foals, Yearlings Need Fecal Egg Counts of Zero?
Study foals and yearlings had good body condition scores and growth rates even when their fecal egg counts weren’t zero.
Horses Grazing Oat Pastures
Can horses be turned out on an oat pasture if it is dried up and not green? The oats have already been harvested, and we turn cattle out to graze the leavings, but is it okay for horses?
Tickets on Sale for 2016 Thoroughbred Makeover, Symposium
The event will take place Oct. 27-30 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.
Understanding Herd Dynamics
What are your horses’ pasture behaviors telling you and what can you do to help groups live together harmoniously?
Rood & Riddle is 2016 Breeders’ Cup Official Equine Hospital
The clinic will also serve as title sponsor of the Breeders’ Cup Post-Position Draw.
The Equine Upper Airway: How It Works and What Goes Wrong
Diseases and abnormalities of the upper airway are some of the main reasons for poor performance in sport horses.
Ruidoso Downs EHV Quarantine Released
The release comes after 14 days with no new EHV-1 cases.
Tennessee Horse Shooting Might be Hate Crime
The horse’s owners believe the animal might have been the victim of a hate crime aimed at his owner, a practicing Sikh.
Ontario Large Animal Rescue Training Provides Hands-On Tips
The course focused on the safe transfer and handling of horses and other large animals in emergency situations.
The Current State of Managing Airway Disease in Horses
One researcher believes additional studies are needed to improve IAD diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
Tips for Feeding New Hay
Be sure new hay is dry and free of dust and mold, and always introduce it to horses’ diets slowly.
Could a Cream Eliminate Equine Aural Plaques?
Researchers found that applying 5% imiquimod cream resulted in clinical resolution in 93% of the treated ears.
LNJ Foxwoods Establishes Fund to Assist Mercer County Horses
The fund will be administered by Thoroughbred Charities of America and will provide for the horses’ immediate needs.
