Latest News – The Horse
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Sarah Elzinga
Elzinga hopes to gain a better understanding of mechanisms that could predispose a horse to developing laminitis.
Researchers Study Glucose and Insulin Testing in Donkeys
Researchers found that test results should be interpreted differently for donkeys than they are for horses.
Horse Receives Honorary Veterinary Degree from UC Davis
“Master Equine Educator” Teddy, a 19-year-old Thoroughbred, helped vet students learn about equine health.
UK Ag Equine Programs Recognized at PRSA Awards Ceremony
The Bluegrass Equine Digest and other publications and campaigns garnered top awards.
Effects of Climate Change on Tall Fescue, Endophytes
Some types of fescue infected with common endophyte strains could become more toxic when temperatures increase.
25 Vet Students Rewarded for Commitment to Equine Medicine
The Winner’s Circle Scholarship Program has provided $1,102,500 in scholarships since its inception in 2008.
Hong Kong Jockey Club Pioneers New Methods of Doping Control
Researchers in the club’s Racing Laboratory are studying biomarkers for use in drug testing.
Author Donates Portion of Book Proceeds to Gluck Center
Kristen Halverson chose to donate after Dan Howe, PhD, offered advice and answered her questions about EPM.
10 New Horse Owner Resources on TheHorse.com
From feeding to vaccines and colic to lameness, here are some basic resources to get the new horse owner started.
Caring for Your New Horse
Are you getting your first horse or first horse in a long time? Our experts will help you navigate equine ownership.
What Can Go Wrong When Gelding Horses
Dr. David Levine, a board certified surgeon and professor at University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center, shares common complications that can occur when castrating a horse.
Palm Beach County, Florida, EHV Quarantine Released
All the horses remaining on the premises have tested negative for the virus.
Five Sentenced in Ohio Fairgrounds Horse Abuse Case
The five were sentenced to probation in relation to the maltreatment of two horses at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds.
Research Prompts New Tall Fescue Sample Handling Procedures
The UKVDL’s new sample handling procedures appear to allow for more accurate ergovaline testing results.
What Can a Horse’s Facial Whorl Tell You?
A horse’s whorl could help predict which direction a horse will turn in response to a frightening stimulus.
Team Race Assured Finishes Fourth in Finals Competition
The Race Assured team presented a blood test which could predict injuries in horses well before serious problems occur.
