Latest News – The Horse
Weed of the Month: Poison Hemlock
Poison hemlock is extremely poisonous to horses and humans, however horses rarely eat this plant because of its low palatability.
Managing Axillary Wounds in Horses
Axillary wounds in horses might look minor, but can cause serious problems. Veterinarians need to manage such wounds quickly and carefully for best results.
Louisiana Man Accused of Dragging Horse
A Louisiana man is accused of animal cruelty after he allegedly dragged a mare behind his truck.
Poll Recap: Weather Emergency Plans
Of the 388 respondents, 123 individuals (32%) said they plan for “other” weather-related emergencies, including wildfires and blizzards.
Lawsuit Seeks to Save Forest Land for Wild Horses
A group of wild horse advocates has sued the U.S. Forest Service to prevent the agency from eliminating acres of public land and rounding up the animals that currently occupy it.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Not all fats or fatty acids are created equal; some are more beneficial than others for horses.
Vt. State Vet Urges Horse Owners to Vaccinate for EEE, WNV
Spring is here, and with its arrival comes the need for horse owners to ensure their companions are protected from diseases transmitted by mosquitoes, including Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile virus (WNV).
Groups Step Up Call for Model Racehorse Drug Rules
Racing industry organizations have stepped up their call for swift adoption of national model rules on medication and drug testing in the wake of investigations into allegations of mistreatment and over-medication of Thoroughbred racehorses.
Swelling in the Girth Area
What is causing my horse to swell in the area his girth sits?
N.Y. Horse Rescuer, Suffolk Co. SPCA Settle Lawsuit
The litigation stems from a 2010 SPCA investigation on the New York Horse Rescue, operated by Mona Kanicper.
TheHorse.com Launches 100,000 Minutes of Service Campaign
In honor of reaching 100,000 fans on Facebook, TheHorse.com is encouraging members of its online community to participate in an effort to volunteer 100,000 minutes of service to the equine industry.
Could a Supplement Ease the Effects of Tying Up?
Japanese researchers recently tested a supplement designed to alleviate both tying-up episodes and the muscle damage, with positive results.
Feeding Foals through Weaning
Properly preparing the foals to be weaned can make the process much easier for everyone, and part of that preparation includes setting up a successful feeding transition for the foal.
Have a Plan in Place when Disaster Strikes
No one is immune from the possible effects of a disaster, but preparing ahead of time and having an emergency plan in place can help to keep our horses safe and out of harm’s way.
Seminal Plasma Removal Not Needed for All Stallions
Many breeders remove seminal plasma from stallion semen before cooling. Researchers recently confirmed that while seminal plasma removal helped stabilize sperm, that stability didn’t appear to affect pregnancy rates.
Nutrient Deficiencies in Horse Diets
Horses, like all animals, have a range of nutrient requirements to meet their daily needs. And if these minimum requirements are not met, the horse could show signs of a deficiency.
