Latest News – The Horse
Poll Recap: Hauling Hay
Of the 1,112 respondents, 514 (46%) said they haul and stack their own hay.
Florida Owners Encouraged to Vaccinate Horses against EEE
The Escambia County, Florida, Mosquito Control Division is encouraging horse owners to vaccinate their horses against Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in light of increased production of mosquito species that could carry and transmit the disease.
USTA to Fund Research into Cobalt Use
Officials say cobalt, which is sometimes used to stimulate red blood cell production, is being detected in all breeds of racehorses.
Horses Removed from North Carolina Farm during Cruelty Probe
Thirteen horses are in foster care and 41 horses’ care is being monitored as part of an ongoing investigation in Sampson County, North Carolina.
What Makes Horses More or Less Likely to Miss Training Days?
Researchers recently determined that several factors–from the animal’s history to the owner’s training and management techniques–appear to make horses more or less likely to miss training days due to injury.
Standing MRI: Use in Diagnosing Equine Lameness
Find out why standing MRI is useful for identifying complex issues in horse hooves and limbs.
Colorado Woman found Guilty in Horse Cruelty Case
A Colorado woman will serve prison time connected to animal cruelty charges involving horses removed from her property in 2012.
UC Davis Adds Equine Surgeon
Scott Katzman, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, will serve as an assistant clinical professor of equine surgery.
Researchers Study the Genetics of Heaves
Recurrent airway obstruction (RAO, also called heaves) appears to have a genetic basis, but one that varies between horses, Swiss researchers say.
Hernias: Case by Case
Read about both classic and unusual hernia cases veterinarians encounter, why they occur, how to treat them, and their prognoses.
Why would a Horse Lose Weight during Hot Weather?
Find out why some horses lose weight when the temperature rises.
Study: Foaling Mares Not Stressed
It is often assumed that giving birth is both stressful and painful for the mother. But researchers recently showed that mares appear to be completely relaxed when foaling.
Biosecurity Tip of the Month: Providing Contact Information
Provide event organizers with current owner/agent contact information, including cell phone and email, and accurate horse stabling and movement records so they can contact you in the event of a disease outbreak.
Commentary: One Death Too Many
Steve Haskin, senior correspondent for The Blood-Horse, shares his thoughts on recently retired racehorse Intense Holiday’s death, injuries and deaths in horse racing, and laminitis.
Study: Start Measures to Prevent Equine Arthritis Early
Researchers found that using anti-inflammatory aids mixed with daily feed rations can help decrease joint inflammation in young horses.
Creepy Crawlies, Part 3: Snakes and Spiders
Here’s how to handle snake or spider bites should your horse have a run-in with one of these critters.
