Latest News – The Horse
Adopting Aging Equids
November is “Adopt a Senior Pet” Month. Have you adopted or taken in a senior horse?
Grayson-Jockey Club Launches Ocala Initiative, Receives Gift
The Ocala Initiative is designed to build support for equine health and welfare research in Florida.
Flunixin vs. Firocoxib for Reducing Pain After Colic Surgery
Researchers found that firocoxib and flunixin reduced horses’ pain scores similarly following colic surgery.
NYSGC to Screen Racehorses for Heart Issues
The commission hopes a smartphone-based ECG device could help reduce risk of sudden death of racehorses.
New Synthetic Opioid Found by New York Racing Lab
The drug, AH-7921, is one of the novel psychoactive substances that continue to emerge onto the designer drug market.
Researchers Evaluate Head Control Equipment Use in Horses
Such equipment appeared most prevalent in sales advertisements for more expensive, higher-level horses, scientists said.
Pictured Pair Uninvolved in Florida Slaughter Case
Two men thought to have information about the slaughter of a high-ticket show jumper were not involved in the incident.
What’s Lurking in Your Horse’s Forage?
From toxins and molds to opossum droppings and animal carcasses, forage can contain a variety of harmful contaminants.
Grooming Your Horse: Deep Down Clean
Daily grooming gives you a chance to detect and monitor any injuries or other health problems.
Methods to Reduce Water Pollution From Horse Manure
High concentrations of manure in paddocks can degrade local water quality and upset water’s natural balances.
Texas A&M Equine Complex Honors Donors
Officials hope the complex will impact the equine industry through research and collaborative outreach programs.
SPANA Launches Veterinary Services in Botswana
The charity will establish veterinary services to improve the health and welfare of more than 24,000 working donkeys.
K-State Breaks Ground on Equine Performance Testing Center
Kansas State University hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for a $2.8 million state-of-the-art equine facility on Nov. 4.
Questions to Ask Before Breeding With Frozen Semen
Frozen semen offers many advantages, but it is important to understand that not all frozen semen is the same.
What You Need to Know About Blanketing
Does your horse need a blanket? Many with natural coats don’t. But if yours does, here’s a quick guide to selecting the right one.
Colorado VS: Positive Diagnoses in 17 Counties
Eighty locations remain under quarantine after horses, mules, and cattle tested positive for vesicular stomatitis (VS).
