Latest News – The Horse
Dr. Leroy Coggins Dies at 81
Leroy Coggins, DVM, PhD, who in 1970 developed the now ubiquitous Coggins test, has died at the age of 81.
Handling Dangerous Hydrops Conditions in Pregnant Mares
A broodmare’s belly grows as her fetus matures, but any rapid or unexpected expansion is cause for concern.
Resolve to Prepare in 2014
I hope you enjoyed the Holidays with friends, horses and family! Happy 2014 and “Year of the Horse” (which officially kicked off on Jan. 31) to all
Participation Sought for Show Horse Welfare Survey
Researchers are seeking participation in a survey connected to their study of stock-type show horse welfare.
Authorities Seize Texas Horse Herd
Twenty-four allegedly malnourished horses and a donkey are receiving rehabilitative care after being seized.
Prepurchase Examinations: Don’t Forget the Eyes
Before you sign the papers for your new horse, have your veterinarian look the horse in the eye.
Thoroughbred Health Conditions Discussed at CBA Seminar
Scoping yearlings and significant findings in radiographs were among the major topics covered.
Blood-Horse Releases ‘Saving New Lives’ Long-Form Feature
The feature offers a look inside a neonatal intensive care unit treatment wing and surgical facilities.
BLM Seeking Comment on Proposed Wyo. Wild Horse Ecosanctuary
The BLM initiated a 30-day public scoping period regarding proposed wild horse ecosanctuary in Wyoming.
Bat Lyssavirus Test Aims to Speed Up Response Times
The first confirmed case of Australian bat lyssavirus in a horse was reported in May 2013 in Queensland.
Lives in the Balance Just Down the Road
This time of year can mean a lot of things to a lot of horse people: Keeping riding resolutions once the shiny of a new
Belgian JEB Carrier Rate Steady; Mare Testing To Be Required
Such testing requirements aim to prevent the birth of JEB foals and reduce the number of carriers.
Poll Recap: Hind-Limb Conformation Concerns
Of the 652 respondents, 236 (36%) said cow hocks are the least-worrisome hind-limb conformation fault.
FEI, Eventing Officials Sign Memorandum of Understanding
The International Eventing Officials Club is the third group to sign a memorandum of understanding.
New Zealand Reports First Neurologic EHV-1 Case
Officials confirmed the country’s first case of neurologic equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) on a single stud farm.
What’s Your Senior Horse’s Opinion of Winter?
As you’ve probably heard by now, a certain rodent residing in Punxsutawney, Pa., saw his shadow last Sunday, thus predicting we’ve got six more weeks
