Latest News – The Horse

The Best Hay, Grass, and Other Forages for Your Horse
Studies show that quality forage is the healthiest diet option for horses. Learn about selecting hay, growing pasture, and choosing the right forage for your horse.

A Day at an Equine Practice Abroad
Spend the day at Pool House Equine Clinic in Litchfield, United Kingdom.
CHRB Rule Would Void Claim if Horse Bleeds
Under the provision the official vet must observe a horse bleeding from one or both nostrils during or after the race.

Is It Okay to Put a Cold Bit in a Horse’s Mouth?
Our experts offer advice on if and how to warm cold bits before riding.

Will the Cold Harm Equine Medications?
Dr. Nancy Loving offers information about storing medications during the winter.

Burlington Co., New Jersey, Horse Tests Positive for EHV-1
A 5-year-old Westampton horse was euthanized after testing positive for neurologic EHV-1.

Consider SDFT Attachment Problems in Lame Horses
If a horse is hind-limb lame, consider issues where the superficial digital flexor tendon (SDFT) attaches to the hock.

How Can We Facilitate First Aid Education?
Rebecca Gimenez shares how veterinarians and technicians can educate horse owners about first aid.
Texas Man Accused of Dragging Donkey
A Texas man is behind bars after being accused of dragging a donkey behind his truck for at least five miles.

Keys to Managing Colic Medically
The three main types of medical treatment for colic include fluid therapy, laxative administration, and pain management.

Study: Genetic Differences in Racing, Cutting Quarter Horses
Researchers identified specific genes that distinguish racing-type Quarter Horses from cutting-type Quarter Horses.

Reproduction in the Geriatric Mare
Older mares experience a reduced oocyte (egg) reserve and increased early pregnancy loss.

UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Gabriel Monteiro Davolli
Davolli has conducted research on hormone therapy in stallions as well as other breeding-related projects.

Study: Pawing Could be Indicative of Discomfort
Pawing could be a learned behavior that might reflect an effort to ease pain in the limbs or abdomen, researchers said.
Coyote Hunters Lose Licenses after Killing, Wounding Horses
Two New York hunters lost their licenses for three years after killing a horse and wounding another.

Parasite Control in Young Horses
Dr. Martin Nielsen reviews which parasites are dangerous to foals and how to best deworm young horses.