Latest News – The Horse
Fall Fundamentals, Senior Horse Style
As much as I want to believe that the days aren’t getting shorter and the first few night rides under the arena lights (complete with
Deworming Part 5: Fecal Egg Counts
Learn about the importance of fecal egg count tests in a strategic deworming program from Dr. Steve Sundholm of Oregon City, Ore.
Complementary Medicine: On the Rise
It’s no longer uncommon for owners to seek out additional avenues of horse care.
Poll Recap: Experience with Equine Proliferative Enteropathy
Of 400 participants, 79% said they’d never heard of the bacterium and only 5% had known a horse with it.
Horse Owners: Be Prepared for Natural Disasters
Consider these tips for protecting equine companions in the event of a disaster.
Kentucky Downs Re-accredited by Safety Alliance
Some of the best practices identified included pre-race veterinary exams and regulatory veterinary practices.
Study: Horses Able to Stay Fit When Kept at Pasture
Pastured horses maintained their fitness level, plus had greater bone mineral content than other horses.
Nationwide Equine EEE, WNV Case Totals Creeping Up
As of Sept. 25, 139 cases of EEE and 157 cases of WNV have been reported in horses nationwide.
Trending: Joint Injections
Joint injections puzzle me. I’ve seen them administered to aging sport horses whose hock joints don’t function as fluidly as they once did. I’ve heard
Course Will Explore Equine Welfare Practices Worldwide
Equine welfare around the world is a complex issue that stirs controversy on a regular basis.
Post-Expiration Date Dewormer Efficacy
Is dewormer still good after its expiration date?
2012 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Winner Shanghai Bobby Retired
Shanghai Bobby sustained a suspensory ligament injury and was subsequently retired.
Omega Fatty Acids: What Do They Do for Horses?
Omega-3 and -6 fatty acids must be obtained in sufficient amounts from the diet.
Dynamic Respiratory Clinical Cases
Dr. Gary Priest of Versailles, Ky., presents equine respiratory disease case studies identified via dynamic endoscopy.
How to Pony a Horse
Learn how to pony a horse with Charles Wilhelm of Castro Valley, Calif.
Kentucky Conference to Focus on Improved Grazing Practices
Presenters will speak about specific pasture programs for cattle, horses, goats, and sheep.
