Latest News – The Horse
Pain Behavior in Horses
Dr. Sue McDonnell explains how to tell when your horse is in pain based on his behavior.
Recognizing Equine Genetic Diseases in Practice
Dr. Teri Lear of the University of Kentucky presents chromosome abnormalities and inherited diseases in horses.
Infographic: Equine Joint Health Supplements
Owners face a sometimes overwhelming amount of options when it comes to supplementing horses for joint health. Learn about equine joint supplement ingredients, research, and what might help your horse in our easy-to-follow visual guide.
Managing Equine Cystic Stifle Lesions
Could something smaller than a pea end a horse’s athletic career? If that something is a cystic lesion in the stifle, it’s possible. But specific management approaches can help some horses return to their jobs with few, if any, lasting effects.
Mississippi Judge Allows Horse Herd Rescue
A herd of horses is receiving rehabilitative care after a Mississippi judge granted a rescue group temporary custody of the animals.
State Equine Statute Directory Published
The directory provides information on the equine activity statutes and recreational use statutes for each state.
Colorado Horse Bitten by Rabid Skunk
The horse had previously been vaccinated against rabies and is under the care of vets from the Colorado Department of Agriculture.
Bill Would be Alternative to PAST Legislation
A bill that would give federal lawmakers an alternate way to prevent the soring of Tennessee Walking Horses was introduced into the U.S. House of Representatives this week.
Rude for Food
How do I change a colt’s rude behavior at feeding time without scaring him?
I Love My Veterinarian Because …
While asking fellow horse owners recently what they love most about their equine veterinarians, nearly every response began with, “Oh I love my vet. She’s
How Vets can Treat ‘Untouchable’ Horses
Treating “untouchable” horses, such as some rodeo stock, is a rare but real challenge for veterinarians. Doing so requires experience, modified drug dosages, and creative restraint techniques to keep humans and horses safe during handling.
Researchers Identify Pregnancy-Supporting Hormone in Mares
Researchers showed for the first time that in horses that dihydroprogesterone (or DHP) is equally effective as progesterone in sustaining pregnancy during the last few months.
New Zealand Neurologic EHV-1: 15 Horses Affected
Of the affected horses, seven have been euthanized and eight are recovering.
Grayson-Jockey Club to Provide Research Funding in 2014
The Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation’s board of directors announced Feb. 27 that the foundation will fund a slate of 19 research projects worth $1,003,580 in 2014.
PPID Problems
Given the number of senior horses I’ve cared for over my time in the horse world and the fact that researchers estimate that 15-30% of
Horse Lovers Everywhere Ring in The Year of the Horse
According to the Chinese horoscope, this is the Year of The Horse. What exactly does this mean? Immediate success. Apparently, the horse is a dynamic
