Latest News – The Horse
Final Vesicular Stomatitis Quarantines Released in Colorado
In all, there were 556 livestock investigations in the state resulting in 370 quarantines.
Superficial Digital Flexor Tendon Rupture in Older Horses
Horses’ superficial digital flexor tendons stiffen as they age, putting the structures at risk of tearing.
Equine Welfare: Lessons Learned
Dr. Tom Lenz shares information about the “unwanted” horse and changing perceptions of equine welfare.
10 Conditioning Resources on TheHorse.com
Confused about conditioning? Here are 10 resources available to you for free on TheHorse.com.
Why Does a Horse Rest a Hind Leg?
A vet and horse behavior expert shares how to distinguish between normal hind-leg resting behavior and lameness.
New York Authorities Probe Horse Shootings
Two horses were shot by hunters; one horse died in the incident while the other is receiving veterinary treatment.
Coyotes Blamed for Michigan Horse’s Death
Five or six coyotes attacked the 27-year-old mare, who was subsequently euthanized as a result of her injuries.
Drugs and Your Horse: The Dangers of Medicating
Improper use of some common equine drugs can impact our horses’ health and safety more than some might think.
Measuring Horses’ Skin Temperature Changes Underwater
Infrared thermography (IRT) appears effective at measuring a horse’s skin temperature during water treadmill exercise.
Australian Vets Support New Racing Rule on Cobalt
The Australian Racing Board has set a threshold of 200 micrograms for cobalt.
Avoiding the Nuclear Option
The Blood-Horse‘s editor-in-chief shares his thoughts on PETA’s allegations of racehorse mistreatment.
BLM Gathering Horses in Humboldt Herd Area
The BLM will gather and remove approximately 200 wild horses from the range.
Subjective vs. Objective Lameness Identification Methods
Subjective clinical evaluation allows practitioners to detect mild lameness as well or better than objective methods.
Don’t Forget to Vaccinate and Deworm Old Horses
At my current job, I get to do all kinds of really cool things like attend veterinary conferences to bring you the latest horse-health news
Poll Recap: Eliminating Harmful Ammonia
Of the 915 respondents, 233 (25%) said they remove wet spots and use shavings or another product to control stall odors.
Conditioning Horses for Peak Performance
Do you have the winter blues? Spring is on the way—we promise! Now is a great time to start planning your horse’s fitness program. Whether you’re headed to horse shows or trail rides, join us to learn how to get your horse riding ready.
