Latest News – The Horse
Poll Recap: Bedding Choices Revealed
Of the 1,013 voters, 581 (57%) indicated they use shavings or wood chips in their horses’ stalls.
Florida Horsemen Collaborating on Economic Impact Study
After the Ky. Equine Survey results were released, Florida horsemen are collaborating on their own study.
Trails and Altruism, a Powerful Combination
Altruism is a pebble in a lake. The subsequent ripple created can put a little more, or a lot more, good into the world. “What
Honey for Treating Horse Wounds
Honey’s all the buzz in natural wound remedies, and according to recent research, it works with horses, too.
New York Racing Regulators Reinstate Corticosteroid Rules
The rule requires a claimed horse’s trainer to provide details on injections given within 30 of claiming.
Virginia Reports First Equine EEE Case of 2013
The affected horse had not received an EEE vaccination and was euthanized on August 31.
Anderson to Serve as AAEP Vice President
Kathleen Anderson, DVM, will be installed during the President?s Luncheon at the 59th Annual Convention.
Reducing the Stress when Transporting Horses by Road and Air
Being moved from one place to another can be stressful for some horses, whether they travel by air or road.
10 Draft Horse Health Facts
Do you love draft horses? Learn about 10 of their unique health and management needs in this special report.
How Cross-Tying During Transport Affects Horses
Researchers examined horses’ physiological responses during transport while cross-tied or traveling loose.
Career Guide for New Farriers Goes Digital
“Getting Started In Hoof Care: A Career Guide For The New Farrier” is now available in a digital format.
Do Equine Metabolic Diseases Affect Reproduction?
Some veterinarians now believe that metabolic diseases likely have a negative impact on equine reproduction.
Commentary: Rachel Alexandra and Brent Comer: A Love Story
Meet a person instrumental in helping Rachel Alexandra recover from life-threatening foaling complications.
Equine Guelph Seeking Respondents to Horse Health Survey
Input will help Equine Guelph learn more about horse owners’ current healthcare management practices.
Equine Osteochondrosis Terminology Revamped
A better understanding of the lesions found in growing horse skeletons has led to clearer terminology.
Kentucky’s Equine Industry has $3 Billion Economic Impact
Kentucky’s equine industry had a total economic impact of almost $3 billion, generated 40,665 jobs last year.
