Latest News – The Horse
Oocyte Transport Protocols and Success Rates
Researchers evaluated the effect of shipping mares’ oocytes (egg cells) on eventual fertilization rate.
Hoof Problem Protocol
Your horse has a hoof abscess, bruise, puncture, or something else wrong with his foot. Should you call the veterinarian or farrier?
Study: Horses’ Facial Expressions Reflect Taste Preferences
Recent research results suggest horses react differently to sweet tastes compared to bitter ones.
Weather’s Impact on Pasture Weeds: What to Expect in 2014
What weeds can you expect in pastures in 2014? The same ones that occurred in previous years will likely grow and thrive this year as well.
UKAg Using Horses to Teach Emotional Intelligence
In March, researchers will launch a second study on the effectiveness of Equine Guided Leadership Education, a process of using horses to teach emotional intelligence and leadership competencies to nurse leaders.
Groups Collaborate on Sport Horse Movement in Asia, Oceania
The workshop for government, veterinary, and animal health experts focuses on international horse movement.
Veterinarian, Equine Advocate Leitch Dies
Midge Leitch, VMD, Dipl ACVS, has died after a long battle with cancer. She was 67 years old.
Poll Recap: Lush Spring Pastures
Of the 991 respondents, 26% said they’d reduce their horses’ turnout time to reduce spring pasture intake.
Parx Racing Quarantines Two Barns due to EHV-1
Two barns at Parx Racing have been quarantined after a horse tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1).
Florida Horse Seizure Prompts Animal Services Investigation
Seventeen horses are receiving rehabilitative care after being seized from two properties earlier this month.
Winter Riding Realizations
I’ve rarely had to battle the elements in order to ride during the winter. For the first 22 years of my life, both my horses
Horse Racing Medication Regulations Reviewed
Medication regulations for racehorses are changing. Here’s what you need to know.
Western Gunslinger Dies
The AQHA halter world champion and world champion sire died due to complications from an intestinal tumor.
Kentucky Supreme Court Will Not Review Cobra Venom Case
The court declined to review a ruling overturning a suspension imposed on equine vet Rodney Stewart, DVM.
British Olympic Eventer Retired due to Cardiac Condition
Miners Frolic, a 16-year-old, 17-hand Thoroughbred gelding, was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation.
Blanketing’s Impact on Horses’ Winter Hair Coats
Will blanketing my horse occasionally during extreme cold temperatures compromise my horse’s winter coat?
