Latest News – The Horse
How to Fit an English Saddle
Master Saddler Ian Hastilow shows how to properly place an English saddle on a horse and check for its correct fit.
Encapsulated Stem Cells Could Accelerate Wound Healing
Equine stem cells confined inside tiny capsules secrete substances that help heal simulated wounds in cell cultures.
NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance Reaccredits Finger Lakes
The New York track received “best practice” grading in the area of aftercare and transition of retired racehorses.
Michigan EHV-1: Some Quarantines Released
Four Michigan facilities remain quarantined due to equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1).
Researchers Confirm IgG Values for Predicting Foal Survival
Foals with IgG levels lower than 800 mg/dL are more likely to die than those with levels greater than 800 mg/dL.
European Equestrian Federation signs MOU with FEI
The European Equestrian Federation is focused on maximizing the potential and development of equestrian sport.
Groups Urge Congress to Help Maintain Trails
Organizations encouraged Congress to pass the bipartisan National Forest Trails System Stewardship Act.
Hearing Loss in Foals
Many conditions common to foals can contribute to or cause auditory dysfunction. Here’s what to watch for.
Tips for Managing Horses on Spring Pastures
Here are some tips to remember to help your horse stay happy and healthy when consuming this spring’s lush pasture.
Veterinarians: Manage Feet for Function
Hoof-related issues are a hot topic in veterinary medicine. Here’s what practitioners discussed at a recent meeting.
Equine Infectious Anemia Reported in West Tennessee
There are currently four confirmed cases of equine infectious anemia in the western part of the state.
Vesicular Stomatitis Confirmed in New Mexico Horses
Officials are managing two vesicular stomatitis cases: one in a Grant County horse and one in an Otero County horse.
EHV-1 Detected in Marion County, Oregon, Horse
The affected horse began showing acute neurologic signs on April 28 and the positive EHV-1 diagnosis was made April 29.
Hullinger Named Director of UC Davis Large Animal Clinic
Dr. Pam Hullinger’s appointment took effect April 27.
Struggles with Spring Grass
Here in Kentucky, the sun is finally shining and it appears that spring has settled in. And with spring comes grass É lots and lots
Cooled-Shipped Sperm Quality’s Effect on Fertility
One vet said sperm quality thresholds his team identified can help practitioners make better breeding decisions.
