Latest News – The Horse
OSU Veterinary Hospital Acquires a Dynamic Respiratory Scope
The dynamic respiratory scope will allow veterinarians to better assess performance horses’ upper respiratory tracts.
New Technology Speeds Animal Disease Diagnosis
Scientists are hailing a new technology called MALDI-TOF as a game changer for Kentucky animal health.
Judge Rules Against New Mexico Horse Processing Plant
A judge has expanded a 2014 injunction to include the new owners of a plant that was once intended to process horses.
Amino Acids 101
Learn about the 21 amino acids that form proteins in your horse’s body and why they’re crucial to his health.
10 PPID Resources on TheHorse.com
It has no cure. Diagnostic options are limited. And it affects a larger proportion of senior horses. But fortunately, it’s treatable. This disease is PPID. We’ve searched through our archives and compiled 10 resources to help raise your PPID IQ.
Texas Confirms 19 Equine West Nile Virus Cases
The majority of the affected horses were not previously vaccinated against West Nile virus.
Osteoarthritis and IRAP
How long will a horse with osteoarthritis remain sound after successful IRAP treatment?
Idaho Horse Owners to Get Emergency Help
Volunteers have devised a plan that allows first responders to them in to help move horses to evacuation sites.
Rehabilitating Sport Horses
Here’s how to get your performance horse back to the show ring safely and successfully after layup.
Test Shows Minnesota Horse Did Not Have EHV-1
The horse developed neurologic signs at the Minnesota State 4-H Horse Show and was euthanized Sept. 18.
Yarbrough joins Cornell Ruffian Equine Specialists
Tom Yarbrough, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, will serve as the facility’s clinical director.
Poll Recap: Horse Hauling Options
The majority of poll respondents (74%) said they own their own horse trailer.
BLM Extends Public Input Period for Pine Nut HMA Evaluation
The opportunity for the public to provide input on the draft evaluation for the HMA has been extended until Oct. 20.
Researchers Examine Disorders in Horses Lacking Dental Care
All horses had issues, with older animals having more fractures, gaps between teeth, and cavities than younger ones.
TCA’s Third Annual Youth Essay Contest Winner Announced
Spring DeFranco, 14, wrote about her experience as a volunteer with Finger Lakes Thoroughbred Adoption Program.
South Carolina Horse Death Investigated
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding a horse that was shot, tied to a tree, and abandoned.
