Latest News – The Horse
Equine Standing MRI Now Operating Opposite Belmont Park
Cornell Ruffian Equine Specialists hopes to use the state-of-the-art imaging system to help assess lameness.
Kentucky Congressman Receives AHC’s Rolapp Award
Congressman John Yarmuth received the American Horse Council’s award for his outstanding service to the horse industry.
No New EHV-1 Cases Reported in Oregon Since June 1
The last reported positive, a 14-year old Quarter Horse, was released from the hospital and is quarantined at his home.
Prevalence of, Risk Factors for Ulcers in Jumpers Examined
Researchers found that 34% of jumping horses examined had both squamous and glandular ulcers.
FEI Appoints New Veterinary Director
Dr. Goran Akerstrom, of Sweden, will take up the post at FEI headquarters on Sept. 1.
Ohio Police Seek Horse Shooter
The 9-year-old horse is receiving veterinary care after being shot in the leg while grazing in a pasture.
Do Blanketed Horses Get Enough Vitamin D?
Researchers determined that blanketing does not appear to impact horses’ vitamin D status.
Thinking Outside the Breeding Shed
Infertile mare? Deceased stallion? No problem! Equine reproduction is now high-tech enough to overcome these hurdles.
Proposed Bill Calls for Federal Anti-Doping Racing Rules
Race-day medications for racehorses would be banned and an independent agency would be charged with enforcing rules.
How to Protect Horses From Lyme Disease
Some ticks can carry and transmit the bacteria that causes Lyme disease to horses. Here’s what you should remember.
Reno Wild Horse, Burro Center to Temporarily Close June 20
The center will reopen to the public during its regularly scheduled hours on Monday, June 22.
Thwarting Thrush
Thrush can cause serious and sometimes permanent lameness if not treated promptly and properly.
Poll Recap: It’s Hot Outside!
More than half of the 1,474 respondents (761) said they do not ride their horses when it is warmer than 90 degrees.
Preakness Meet Helps Raise Funds for TAA
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) will receive more than $65,000 raised during last month’s meet at Pimlico.
Team Valor Presents Aspiring Vet Student with Scholarship
Mercedes Hernandez is an incoming freshman at SUNY-Cobleskill with a major in equine science.
Researchers Study THO Treatment Option
Temporohyoid osteoarthropathy (THO) can cause vestibular nerve damage and balance problems in affected horses.
