Latest News – The Horse
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.
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.
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.
Advocates want Endangered Status for Wild Horses
A group of advocates wants wild horses designated as endangered on grounds that the Wild Free-Roaming Horse and Burro Act of 1971 has failed to protect the animals.
Racehorse Intense Holiday Euthanized Due to Laminitis
Intense Holiday, who underwent surgery recently for a condylar fracture to his right foreleg after being injured in training, was euthanized June 12 due to laminitis.
Canadian Couple Establishes Equine Orthopedics Research Fund
A British Columbia couple is donating $300,000 toward the establishment of the Mark and Pat DuMont Equine Orthopedics Research Fund at the University of Saskatchewan.
Beeman named 2014 AAEP Convention Keynote Speaker
Dr. Marvin Beeman’s presentation, “Do the Little Things Well and the Big Things Will Happen,” is designed to resonate with his colleagues of all ages by offering sage insights into a successful and fulfilling career.
Louisiana Man Jailed for Tampering with Coggins Test
A Louisiana man will serve 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to selling a horse with a fraudulent Coggins test.
Yeast Appears to Benefit Foals’ Intestinal Flora
If your broodmare has a “bun in the oven,” that bun might benefit from some live yeast, French researchers say. No, the yeast isn’t meant to make the bun rise, but it could give your foal’s digestive system a better start in life.
Horse Owners File Lawsuits against Wickliffe Pharmacy
The Thoroughbred owners filed lawsuits seeking at least $250,000 in damages, alleging their horses were hospitalized after receiving a compounded drug to treat or prevent equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM).
Additional Vesicular Stomatitis Cases Confirmed in Texas
The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) has reported that vesicular stomatitis (VS) has been identified in three more horses in that state.
Second Marion County, Florida, Horse Diagnosed with EEE
On June 11 the Florida Department of Health in Marion County advised residents that a horse located about four miles east of Citra tested positive for Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE).
How Buck Brannaman Keeps his Horses Healthy on the Road
Clinician Buck Brannaman and his horses travel 40-plus weeks of the year. Find out how he keeps them healthy.
Horses in Motion
To celebrate National Photo Month, we asked our fans to submit their photos of horses in motion during the last week of May. Here are a few of their action photos.
Where’s the Time Gone?
I think it’s safe to say that we’re all fans of senior horses here. But these horses have an uncanny ability to make us feel
Leg Conformation
Good leg conformation in a horse is a must if that animal is to remain serviceably sound for performance.
