Latest News – The Horse
Are You Already Thinking About Blanket Season?
Don’t wait until winter! Prepare ahead of time with tips on deciding whether to blanket, how to fit a blanket, and more.
Scientists Compare Insulin Resistance Test Options
Researchers ran four tests on the same group of horses to compare results and determine sensitivity and specificity.
Commission: Indiana Grand Cobalt Results ‘Pristine’
After 60 days of racing, all of the 221 samples tested were beneath the of 25 ppb (parts per billion) threshold.
Hay Stores Sparked Fire at UC Davis Horse Barn
Hay was destroyed when fire swept through a storage structure, but an adjacent horse barn was untouched by the blaze.
New Jersey Reports First Equine EEE Case of 2015
The unvaccinated 2-year-old Gloucester County mare was euthanized Aug. 25.
TVMDL Reports Additional Equine WNV Cases in Texas
As of Aug. 24, a total of 10 horses–all unvaccinated–have tested positive for WNV.
The Risk of Using Compounded Drugs to Treat Ulcers
Find out from Dr. Frank Andrews why you should avoid using compounded omeprazole to treat your horse’s gastric ulcers.
BLM Conducting Emergency Wild Horse Gather in Nevada
The BLM said it hopes to gather and provide feed and water to as many as 200 horses in declining body conditions.
Risk Factors for Epistaxis in Jump Racehorses Examined
Risk factors for equine nosebleeds appear to include age at first start, running on firm ground, and more.
Time to Ride Challenge Breaks 20,000 Newcomers Mark
The challenge has reached 20,107 newcomers as of Aug. 26, a 31% increase over this point in 2014.
Homemade Weed Control Spray
Trying to beat those weeds? Here’s a homemade herbicide recipe for tank sprayers or spray bottles that’s low in chemicals and caustic substances.
BEVA Congress to Feature Sessions for Equine Nurses
“Veterinary nursing day” will feature lectures aimed specifically at members of the profession.
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Kelly Prince
Prince’s research could ultimately help owners better manage horses that require low- or high-carbohydrate diets.
Researchers Identify Wither Height Gene in Shetlands
A particular variant within the HMGA2 gene appears to be related to height determination, scientists determined.
Forage Quality, Feeding Strategies Workshop Sept. 19
Lecture topics will include forage types, efficient forage use, hay production and quality, and more.
Recent Kentucky Floods Leave Behind a Trail of Debris
Keep human and environmental health in mind when cleaning up the remnants of natural disasters.
