Latest News – The Horse
Lane County, Ore., Horses Test Positive for Neurologic EHV-1
A Lane County stable is quarantined after one horse died and four others tested positive for EHV-1.
Poll Recap: Mud Woes
Of the 758 respondents, 233 (31%) said they are most concerned about slick footing caused by mud this spring.
Gulfstream Park to use Out-of-Competition Testing Grant Fund
The fund provides for financial assistance from The Jockey Club to help defray qualifying expenses associated with out-of-competition drug testing programs.
Worms and the Silver Screen
I’m posting my column for April a little early because, while the project I describe here is ongoing, the researcher has set a milestone deadline for today. What do
Fossil Evidence of Laminitis in Ancient Horses
Researchers found that 75.25% of the coffin bone fossils examined exhibited some signs consistent with chronic laminitis.
Gastric Ulcers: Maintaining Horses’ Stomach Health
Being aware of the risk factors associated with gastric ulcers in horses is an important step in preventing them.
Time to Ride Introduces ‘100 Day Horse Challenge’
Time to Ride, an American Horse Council initiative, has introduced a grass-roots effort designed to engage 100,000 new people with horses in a 100-day period.
Veterinarians Oppose Blackburn Bill
The AVMA and the AAEP have issued statements opposing a bill introduced into the U.S. House of Representatives last month as an alternative to anti-soring legislation introduced last year.
Thoroughbred The Name’s Jimmy Euthanized at Old Friends
The 1992 American Derby record setter The Name’s Jimmy died March 7 at Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Center in Georgetown, Ky.
Equine Life Stages: Foals
Birth to 6 months is a time of rapid change for foals. Nutrition, disease prevention, and much more are all vital to foal health. Learn how to help your young one thrive and get your questions answered during our hour-long special event!
Micronized Coconut and Onion: A Natural Equine Dewormer?
A mixture of micronized coconut and onion decreased fecal egg counts in one population of horses, researchers say.
Does My Horse Drink or Urinate Too Much?
The possibility that a horse is drinking and/or urinating excessively (termed polydipsia and polyuria, respectively) is a frequent concern among horse owners.
Are Chinese Horses Threatening Giant Pandas’ Survival?
Livestock, particularly horses, have been identified as a significant threat to panda survival. The reason? They’re beating the pandas to the bamboo buffet.
Placentitis Could be Detected Early with Hormone Testing
Researchers believe that estrogens could prove to be a useful early indicator of placentitis in the future.
Washington Horse Shooter Sought
Washington state law enforcement authorities are seeking those responsible for shooting eight Quarter Horses in their pasture.
