Latest News – The Horse
FEI, IEOA Sign Memorandum of Understanding
The MOU covers universal issues such as horse welfare, recognition, FEI rules and regulations, and more.
BLM to Conduct Partial Wild Horse Gather in Colorado
The BLM will remove up to 50 wild horses to improve range conditions for the remaining animals.
Stall-Side Blood Test Debuting at Dublin Horse Show
The blood test is designed to alert veterinarians to equine health concerns before clinical signs develop.
Box Elder Tree Seeds Linked to Seasonal Pasture Myopathy
Researchers weed out the causes of deadly seasonal pasture myopathy and atypical myopathy in horses.
BHA Investigation into Drug ‘Sungate’ Concludes
The BHA concluded its investigation into “Sungate,” a veterinary product which contains an anabolic steroid.
CANTER Mid-Atlantic Online Auction Fundraiser Begins Aug. 14
Proceeds go directly to the care and training of ex-racehorses that have been donated to CANTER Mid-Atlantic.
OSU Veterinary Hospital Reopens after Influenza Outbreak
The Oregon State University veterinary hospital resumed normal operations after an equine influenza outbreak.
Bayer Animal Health Sponsors ELCR Partners Program
Bayer Animal Health will again sponsor Equine Land Conservation Resource (ELCR) Conservation Partners Program.
Study: T-Touch ‘Positively Accepted’ by Saddle Horses
Horses undergoing T-Touch exhibited fewer aggressive reactions than those experiencing massage or rest.
Pigeon Fever: Learn How to Protect Your Horse
A disease once considered a West Coast problem, veterinarians say pigeon fever is now on the move east. Learn how to protect your horses in this hour-long podcast.
Why UPenn’s Semi-Feral Herd Ponies Don’t Founder
Seeing the tiny ponies grazing on lush, green University of Pennsylvania pasture, you’d expect more than a few to founder. Find out why they don’t from equine behavior researcher Dr. Sue McDonnell.
Florida Authorities Investigate Latest Horse Killing
Florida law enforcement is investigating the death of a horse discovered dismembered in a high-traffic area.
Commentary: Avoiding the Edge
What could a recent Texas ruling about registering horse-clones with the AQHA mean for Thoroughbred breeders?
USDA Offers Assistance to Ranchers Impacted by Drought
The USDA’s Farm Service Agency is offering temporary assistance to livestock producers.
An Open Letter to Drivers Who aren’t Horse People
What do you wish other drivers on the road knew about hauling horses?
2013 Theriogenology Conference Kicks Off
The Society for Theriogenology’s Conference starts Aug. 7 and continues through Aug. 10 in Louisville, Ky.
