Latest News – The Horse
Horse Infected with WNV in El Dorado County, California
The horse from the Greenwood community is recovering and expected to survive.
The Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Your Horse
Chiropractic provides another means of diagnosis and treatment for many musculoskeletal disorders.
Reiners Show Support, Raise Breast Cancer Awareness Funds
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and reiners are joining the cause through Slide for the Cure.
High-Starch Diets’ Effects on Stress Response in Horses
Increased vigilant behavior was correlated with intestinal microbial disturbances induced by a high-starch diet.
UAE Endurance Course Attracts Nearly 1,400 Delegates
Further, an Emirates Equestrian Federation official was provisionally suspended for failing to observe the FEI rules.
Disaster Education From Extension Programs
Horse owners should rely on information refereed by experts and civic authorities for validity during disasters.
Do Radiographic Abnormalities Impact Equine Performance?
Radiographic abnormalities don’t always result in diminished performance; however, many do. Here’s what to know.
Nutritional Management of Growing Horses
Growing horses require specific nutrients, vitamins, and minerals to aid in proper development.
Graham to be Inducted into Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame
Equine veterinarian Charles W. “Doc” Graham, DVM, will be officially inducted in a 2016 ceremony.
Does Dam or Sire Age Affect Offspring Gender?
Researchers noted differences in the probability of producing a filly or colt based on the mares’ and stallions’ ages.
Remains of Chincoteague Pony Found
The the 4-month-old filly went missing in September. The remains showed no signs of foul play, authorities said.
Reward Offered in Salt River Horse Killing
The 12-year-old mare named Dotty sustained a single gunshot wound. Her remains were found on Oct. 1.
Horse Barn and Paddock Odor Control
Does your barn stink? Alayne Blickle of Horses for Clean Water shares ways to control urine odors on your horse property.
Anhidrosis: What to Remember
Horses with anhidrosis don’t produce an adequate amount of sweat. Here’s what to know about this condition.
Fossilized Mare Sheds Light on Reproductive Tract Evolution
Scientists say the equine reproductive tract has undergone surprisingly little evolution over the past 48 million years.
Equine Heart Murmurs: Clinically Significant or Just Noise?
While some heart murmurs can spell the end of a horse’s career, others have little to no impact on athletic pursuits.
