Latest News – The Horse
Making Great Strides
The Animal Health Trust orthopedics team performs cutting-edge research of equine anatomy and function.
Rutgers Presents Event Featuring Dr. Ray Geor
Geor’s lecture will focus on obesity, insulin resistance, and how these conditions relate to laminitis.
Dressage Champion Bonfire Dies at 30
Bonfire was euthanized Monday (Oct. 28) due to complications from Cushing’s disease and laminitis.
Poll Recap: Hay Feeder Options
Of the 1,473 voters, 684 (46%) said that they feed their horses hay on the ground or do not use a hay feeder.
Horses’ Shade Preferences Evaluated
Researchers sought to investigate horses’ preferences when it comes to standing in shade or in the sun.
Equine Mucous Membranes
The mucous membranes can provide useful clues about the health of the internal workings of a horse.
Britain Withdraws from 2018 FEI WEG Bid Process
The British Equestrian Federation will not put in a formal bid to host the 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games.
Breeders’ Cup Sprint Contender Fatally Injured in Workout
Points Offthebench, a 4-year-old gelding, suffered condylar fracture in his right front fetlock.
Military Horse Statue Unveiled at Royal Veterinary College
The of Sefton, a military horse that survived a terror attack, was unveiled earlier this month.
Prepare Horses, Livestock, and Pets for Bushfires
The Australian Veterinary Association is warning of serious impacts of bushfires on wildlife and pets.
Study Evaluates Event Horse Withdrawals, Injury Risk
Researchers are studying if fitness tests could help predict which event horses have a higher injury risk.
Researchers Explore Microbes to Benefit Animal, Human Health
Researchers are exploring animal microbiome to benefit both animals–including horses–and humans.
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Breanna Gaubatz
Gaubatz’ research focused on equine protozoal myeloencphalitis (or EPM).
Smart Textiles: Future Use in Equine Research
Researchers are investigating the use of smart textiles and technology in equine science.
AQHA Asks Court to Stay Clone Registrations
The AQHA has asked a federal court to stay clone registrations pending the outcome of an appeal.
2013 Laminitis Conference to Offer Horse Owners Program
Owners will have an opportunity to talk to a panel of world-renowned experts about a variety of topics.
