Latest News – The Horse
Swelling in the Girth Area
What is causing my horse to swell in the area his girth sits?
Groups Step Up Call for Model Racehorse Drug Rules
Racing industry organizations have stepped up their call for swift adoption of national model rules on medication and drug testing in the wake of investigations into allegations of mistreatment and over-medication of Thoroughbred racehorses.
Vt. State Vet Urges Horse Owners to Vaccinate for EEE, WNV
Spring is here, and with its arrival comes the need for horse owners to ensure their companions are protected from diseases transmitted by mosquitoes, including Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile virus (WNV).
Have a Plan in Place when Disaster Strikes
No one is immune from the possible effects of a disaster, but preparing ahead of time and having an emergency plan in place can help to keep our horses safe and out of harm’s way.
Feeding Foals through Weaning
Properly preparing the foals to be weaned can make the process much easier for everyone, and part of that preparation includes setting up a successful feeding transition for the foal.
Could a Supplement Ease the Effects of Tying Up?
Japanese researchers recently tested a supplement designed to alleviate both tying-up episodes and the muscle damage, with positive results.
Charles Town Races to Make Donation to CANTER
The $10,000 donation will be made during a presentation April 19 when the West Virginia track hosts Charles Town Classic night.
Nutrient Deficiencies in Horse Diets
Horses, like all animals, have a range of nutrient requirements to meet their daily needs. And if these minimum requirements are not met, the horse could show signs of a deficiency.
Seminal Plasma Removal Not Needed for All Stallions
Many breeders remove seminal plasma from stallion semen before cooling. Researchers recently confirmed that while seminal plasma removal helped stabilize sperm, that stability didn’t appear to affect pregnancy rates.
Equine Spring Vaccines and Wellness Exams
Spring is a great time to schedule a veterinary visit and create a vaccination plan for your horse. Get the most out of your horse’s annual wellness exam with help from our experts.
Epiphysitis in Young Horses
Dr. Erin Denney-Jones describes the details of epiphysitis, or the inflammation of the growth plates, in young horses.
2013 AAEP Convention Wrap-Up
In-depth coverage of presentations from the 2013 AAEP Convention in Nashville, Tenn.
Tennessee Horse Rescue Quarantined for Strangles
Strangles is a highly contagious equine disease. Officials say the quarantine will last for at least five weeks.
AHT Seeking Horses for Grass Sickness Vaccine Trial
The Animal Health Trust (AHT), in Newmarket, Suffolk, England, is launching a trial of a vaccine for the prevention of a frequently fatal disease affecting horses: equine grass sickness.
FEI Agreement with NRHA, AQHA to Foster Reining Growth
The agreement covers areas of common interest including horse welfare, FEI rules and regulations, FEI Clean Sport, stewarding, education, and FEI recognition.
Commentary: The Real Story Behind the “50-1” Shot
The motion picture “50-1,” which chronicles Mine That Bird’s Kentucky Derby victory in 2009, was premiered in Albuquerque on Wednesday. So, Steve Haskin took a look back on he remembers Mine That Bird’s Triple Crown journey.
