Latest News – The Horse
BLM Decides on Wild Horse Growth Suppression Program
The BLM will treat mares in the Water Canyon, Nevada, area with a fertility control vaccine to reduce population growth.
Senior Horse Superstar Spotlight: Flexible
As you might remember, 19-year-old Dorado is recovering from an unexpected bout of laminitis. He’s improved so much in the past few weeksÑmore on this
Poll Recap: Stay Hydrated!
Most respondents said they provide constant access to fresh, clean water to ensure their horses stay hydrated.
Study Reveals Equine Influenza Case Numbers on the Rise
For the third year in a row, the number of influenza cases in the United States is increasing, a recent study revealed.
Therapeutic Shoeing Part 1: Foot Fundamentals
Addressing the anatomy, conformation, and biomechanical principles of the equine foot.
Idaho’s Soda Fire Claims 27 Wild Horses
The horses residing in the Hardtrigger herd management area were unable to escape the fast-moving wildfire.
Study: Mycotoxin Causes Bone Marrow Suppression, Hair Loss
Still, the researchers found that spontaneous recovery is possible following trichothecene intoxication in horses.
Horse Owners Advised to Vaccinate Against EEE, WNV
A Dallas County, Alabama, horse tested positive for EEE, prompting warnings for area horse owners.
The Dressage Coat Diet
Me riding my trainer’s mare, Molly, during my last active show season. Even when the dressage coat diet works, I’m still unlikely to tuck my
Attorneys: Horse Racing Drug Prosecutions on Solid Ground
A group of attorneys believe horse racing’s anti-doping rules will continue to withstand legal challenge.
FDA Seeks Comment on Animal Drug Compounding Documents
The comment period for the animal drug compounding draft guidance and list of bulk drug substances closes on Nov. 16.
Wild Horse Advisory Board Nominations Close Sept. 28
Nominees are needed to represent humane advocacy groups and wildlife and livestock management organizations.
Virginia Reports First Case of Equine WNV for 2015
The unvaccinated 5-year-old Choctaw mare from Orange County was discharged from a clinic after her condition improved.
Do Donkeys Pose a Disease Threat to Horses at Events?
Researchers found no evidence that donkeys pose more of a disease threat than horses at mixed-equine events.
Why Is It Important to Protect Waterways from Horses?
Horses for Clean Water’s Alayne Blickle shares reasons to protect streams from livestock and how to do it.
Heaves and Tracheal Microbiomes: Is There a Connection?
Researchers learned that the total bacterial load was higher in horses with heaves than in healthy horses, and more.
