Latest News – The Horse
Ohio Horse Shooter Sought
Ohio law enforcement authorities are hoping the public can help identify whoever is responsible for shooting a horse while it grazed in its Butler County pasture.
EHM Confirmed in Horse at Suffolk Downs
The affected horse died at Tufts University’s School of Veterinary Medicine, in North Grafton, Massachusetts, after being transferred from the track.
Summer Haircuts for Equine Seniors
It wasn’t that long ago that everyone at my barn was complaining that it felt far too cold to be outside without the traditional winter
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.
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.
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.
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.
Poll Recap: Hauling Hay
Of the 1,112 respondents, 514 (46%) said they haul and stack their own hay.
Standing MRI: Use in Diagnosing Equine Lameness
Find out why standing MRI is useful for identifying complex issues in horse hooves and limbs.
Hernias: Case by Case
Read about both classic and unusual hernia cases veterinarians encounter, why they occur, how to treat them, and their prognoses.
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.
UC Davis Adds Equine Surgeon
Scott Katzman, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, will serve as an assistant clinical professor of equine surgery.
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.
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.
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.
Why would a Horse Lose Weight during Hot Weather?
Find out why some horses lose weight when the temperature rises.
