Latest News – The Horse
More Than 750 Stallions Gelded with UHC’s Operation Gelding
More than 750 horses have been castrated in 26 different states since the program?s inception in August 2010.
Turnout Time’s Impact on Grass Consumption and Fecal pH
Researchers showed that reduced time on pasture increases consumption rate and decreases fecal pH in horses.
Streptococcus zooepidemicus: Only an Opportunist?
S. zooepidemicus is the most frequently isolated bacterial pathogen of the respiratory tract of weanling and yearling horses.
Conducting a Scientific Survey of an Equine Population
Reliable data on a state’s equine industry is important for veterinarians and business owners, among others.
New Thoroughbred Aftercare Donation Opportunity at Sales
The plan allows buyers and consignors to contribute a small portion of their purchases or sales to the TAA.
Study: Some Wobbler-Affected Thoroughbreds Can Race
Some Thoroughbreds with mild clinical signs of wobbler syndrome eventually made it to the racetrack.
Barr, Tonko Co-Chairs of the Congressional Horse Caucus
Congressmen Andy Barr and Paul Tonko have been named co-chairs of the Congressional Horse Caucus.
Preserving Rural Landscapes
Communities must find ways to balance growth with the need to conserve land resources for rural use.
Kentucky Derby Contender Examined by Hoof Specialist
Normandy Invasion has been troubled by an abscess that did not respond to normal treatment.
LSU Acquires New Nuclear Medicine Unit
The nuclear medicine unit will allow veterinarians perform state-of-the-art bone scans on horses.
International Horse Movement: Risk Assessment and Management
Dr. Kenneth Lam, executive manager and international veterinary liaison for the Hong Kong Jockey Club, presents ways to protect populations when temporarily moving horses for international competitions.
McConnell Pleads Guilty to State Charges
McConnell has pleaded guilty to 12 of the misdemeanor animal cruelty against him.
Veterinarian’s Wife Dies in Riding Accident
Horsewoman Christine Brown died in a riding accident at her home on July 10. She was 43.
Harris Receives Research Award
Dr. Patricia Harris was honored for her work as a scientist and equine nutrition specialist.
International Equine Disease Report, First Quarter 2013
Confirmed diseases include contagious equine metritis, strangles, EHV, influenza, and more.
Feed Delivery Methods’ Effects on Glucose, Insulin Response
Feeding methods that slow horses’ consumption rate reduces their insulin and glucose responses after the meal.
