Latest News – The Horse
So, What IS Up With That Coat?
Part of the challenge of working for a health-focused horse publication is that when your cover story is about something not so attractive–say, colic, parasites,
Researchers Find in Horsemeat
Some horses in slaughterhouses Brazil and southwest China are infected with T. gondii.
Researchers Find Toxoplasma gondii in Horsemeat
Recent study results suggest that up to 15% of horses in Brazilian slaughterhouses and 30.5% of those in southwest China could be infected with Toxoplasma gondii.
Slow Go on Mid-Atlantic Drug Reform in Kentucky
Kentucky has begun initial consideration of the reforms through its Equine Drug Research Council.
High-Tech Horse Scanner is a First for Western Australia
Murdoch University’s new CT scanner is large enough to accommodate horses, as well as smaller animals.
Helping Kids Jump Into the Horse World
If your child is chomping at the bit to enter the horse world, here are some tips to help get them started.
Workshop Aims to Reduce Disease Impact on Working Equids
Delegates will try to find ways to reduce impact of diseases on working equids.
Blind Dressage Horse Valiant in Critical Condition
Blind dressage horse Valiant is in critical condition with endocarditis, his owner told The Horse.
Texas Compounder Draws Horse Racing Industry Scrutiny
Several compounding pharmacies are under scrutiny from horse racing regulators.
A Valiant Fight
Today I heard a friend’s horse was very sick, battling endocarditis. He’s a very special horse, and I had begun writing about him earlier this
U.S. House Subcommittee Hears Anti-Soring Bill Testimony
A U.S. House subcommittee heard from both sides of the soring issue during hearings on HR 1518.
To Blanket or Not to Blanket? A Good Cold-Weather Question
Here are some tips that will assist you in making the right blanketing decision for your horse.
Understanding Equine Diarrhea, Part One
Dr. Joanna Robson of Inspiritus Equine in Napa, Calif., helps sort through the causes, symptoms and diagnostics tests associated with chronic equine diarrhea.
Can’t Catch My Horse
Learn how to deal with a horse or pony that doesn’t like to be caught in the pasture.
Kentucky Reports New Equine WNV Case
Thus far in 2013, 12 Kentucky horses have tested positive for WNV in 10 counties.
The Long Commute to Help Working Horses and Donkeys
Next week my travel time to work will take roughly 24 hours and 35 minutes longer than usual. I’ll be 7,550 miles away from home,
