Latest News – The Horse
Eventing Champion Headley Britannia Euthanized
Headley Britannia was euthanized April 1 after a cross-country schooling accident. She was 21.
Mare Check Frequency on Foal Watch
How often should you check on a broodmare to see if she’s in labor? Dr. Wendy Vaala answers in this podcast is from the Equine Life Stages: Foals Q&A audio event.
Infographic: Feeding Basics
Download and print these feed and turnout information cards for your horse’s stall or barn!
Spring Shots for Senior Horses
A few weeks ago, I told you about 18-year-old Dorado’s spring check-up (more technically called a wellness exam). But today, I want to focus on
Creating a Parasite Control Program
Consider your property’s equine traffic, geographic location, and parasite control goals to create an effective program.
Recognizing Pain on a Horse’s Face
A European research team has created and validated a technique for quantifying horse pain based on facial expressions.
Jockey Club Releases Equine Injury Database Statistics
The prevalence of race-related fatal injury for the time frame from Jan. 1, 2009, through Dec. 31, 2013, was 1.91 per 1,000 starts.
International Horse Sports Confederation Holds First Meeting
At the first International Horse Sports Confederation meeting, the Federation Equestre Internationale and the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities confirmed that they share the same core values of protecting horse welfare.
Poll Recap: Spring Conditioning
Of the 554 respondents, 231 individuals (42%) said they have started their horses’ spring conditioning.
Egyptian Arabian Horses Seized in South Carolina
A group of Egyptian Arabian horses are receiving rehabilitative care after being seized by Edgefield, S.C., authorities. But the whereabouts of another 70 horses from the same herd are unknown.
EHV-1 Confirmed in Larimer Co., Colo., Horse
A Larimer County, Colo., horse has tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) and is recovering.
Take Steps to Prevent Equine Herpesvirus Infection
From vaccination to disinfection–learn how you can help prevent equine herpesvirus (EHV) infection spread.
What First-Time Horse Breeders Should Expect at Foaling
This is our first year foaling out mares. One of the two is a maiden. What do we need to have on hand? Dr. Wendy Vaala answers this question in this podcast segment from the Equine Life Stages: Foals Q&A.
Inflammatory Airway Disease in Horses: Causes and Treatments
Dr. Laurent Couetil talks about the environmental factors that impact horses with heaves and ways to treat the disease.
Infographic: Respiratory Health
Respiratory-related health conditions are the second leading cause of poor performance in athletic horses. Learn more about equine respiratory health with this easy-to-follow visual guide.
Wild Horse, Burro Advisory Board to Meet April 14-15
The BLM National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board will meet for two days in April in Sacramento, Calif., to discuss issues relating to the management and protection of wild horses and burros on Western public rangelands.
