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Abnormal Regurgitation
What might cause my mare to regurgitate her grain?
Leachman Appeals Animal Cruelty Conviction to Montana Court
A Montana rancher found guilty of maltreating a herd of horses residing on his property has appealed his conviction to that state’s Supreme Court.
Blood Protein to Diagnose Surgical vs. Nonsurgical Colic
Danish researchers recently evaluated whether practitioners could use certain blood protein levels to distinguish surgical from nonsurgical colic cases.
NYRA Committee Eyes House Rule on Medication ‘Stacking’
A New York Racing Association (NYRA) committee could recommend to the full board of directors adoption of a house rule to combat “stacking,” which is simultaneous use of legal therapeutic medications.
Kentucky Horse Shooter Sought
Mason County, Ky., law enforcement authorities are seeking whoever is responsible for shooting and killing a 24-year-old horse while it grazed in its pasture.
Saddle Fit Can be a Problem for Racehorses
But what effects could small, light racing saddles have on horses that are traveling considerably faster than the average reiner or jumper? Turns out these tiny pieces of tack can cause substantial pressure on horses’ backs.
Pain Behavior in Horses
Dr. Sue McDonnell explains how to tell when your horse is in pain based on his behavior.
Recognizing Equine Genetic Diseases in Practice
Dr. Teri Lear of the University of Kentucky presents chromosome abnormalities and inherited diseases in horses.
Infographic: Equine Joint Health Supplements
Owners face a sometimes overwhelming amount of options when it comes to supplementing horses for joint health. Learn about equine joint supplement ingredients, research, and what might help your horse in our easy-to-follow visual guide.
Managing Equine Cystic Stifle Lesions
Could something smaller than a pea end a horse’s athletic career? If that something is a cystic lesion in the stifle, it’s possible. But specific management approaches can help some horses return to their jobs with few, if any, lasting effects.
Mississippi Judge Allows Horse Herd Rescue
A herd of horses is receiving rehabilitative care after a Mississippi judge granted a rescue group temporary custody of the animals.
State Equine Statute Directory Published
The directory provides information on the equine activity statutes and recreational use statutes for each state.
Colorado Horse Bitten by Rabid Skunk
The horse had previously been vaccinated against rabies and is under the care of vets from the Colorado Department of Agriculture.
Bill Would be Alternative to PAST Legislation
A bill that would give federal lawmakers an alternate way to prevent the soring of Tennessee Walking Horses was introduced into the U.S. House of Representatives this week.
Rude for Food
How do I change a colt’s rude behavior at feeding time without scaring him?
I Love My Veterinarian Because …
While asking fellow horse owners recently what they love most about their equine veterinarians, nearly every response began with, “Oh I love my vet. She’s
