Latest News – The Horse
Coffey Named Chair of UK Animal and Food Sciences Department
Richard Coffey, MS, PhD, is the current director of the UK Research and Education Center and will begin his new administrative role by April 1, 2015.
Do Horses Learn by Watching Each Other?
Sometimes it seems like horses pick up behaviors from each other. But it might be for reasons different than you think.
TAA Accredits 19 Aftercare Organizations
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) has accredited 19 equine aftercare organizations, bringing the total number of sanctioned organizations to 42.
USEF Issues Joint Injection, Shock Wave Withdrawal Times
Intra-articular injections have a four-day withdrawal time from competition, while shock wave has a three-day withdrawal time from competition.
Infographic: Heaves
Recurrent airway obstruction is a chronic respiratory problem similar to asthma in humans. Help your heavy horse breath easy with tips from our visual guide.
Horse Farm Disaster Preparedness
Disaster plans should account for the unusual and unexpected, including loss of communications, loss of electricity, lack of personnel, and transportation limitations due to blocked roads.
The Equine Necropsy: A Sensitive but Important Topic
A necropsy is not something most horse owners contemplate until faced with the death of a horse.
Understanding Coronavirus
For years, veterinarians have recognized equine coronavirus (ECoV) as a cause of intestinal disease in foals. Recently, however, gastrointestinal illness associated with ECoV has been seen in adult horses.
Poll Recap: Mud Management
Of the 600 poll respondents, 161 (27%) said they use sand in their paddocks to reduce mud, while 87 (14%) responded that their horse stays stalled when it’s muddy.
Old Friends Sets Open House for Silver Charm
The open house will be held Tuesday, Dec. 2, from 1-2 p.m. The 20-year-old son of Silver Buck out of Bonnie’s Poker, by Poker, will then enter a 21-day quarantine period.
Illinois Horses Die in Barn Fire
Thirty-two horses died in the fire, while at least five escaped injury.
Has Horsepox Gone Extinct?
Whether horsepox contributed to a smallpox vaccine will likely be difficult to confirm because it seems that horsepox has been “naturally extinguished.”
Early Cold Blast Prompts Livestock Cold Stress Warning
An early blast of arctic cold has landed in the Bluegrass, putting pressure on farmers to make sure their animals are ready for the assault.
Acupuncturing Away the Lazy
Once a month TheHorse.com hosts a live “Ask the Vet” question and answer session on a specific topic. Usually when I’m listening in I’m one
Should I Feed My Horse Beet Pulp and/or Rice Bran?
Equine nutritionist Dr. Clair Thunes shares information about two popular horse feed choices, beet pulp and rice bran.
Sweeping New Racehorse Drug Rules Approved in New York
The agency says the rules are intended to protect both the integrity of New York’s pari-mutuel wagering system and racehorses’ health.
