Latest News – The Horse

Unusual Eating Behaviors in Horses Explained
We don’t expect our horses to eat things like dirt or manure, but sometimes they do.
BLM Seeking Public Nominations for Wild Horse Advisory Board
The BLM requests public nominations to fill three Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board positions.
Stiff Penalties Tied to Drugs ‘Purple Pain,’ ‘TB-500’
The drugs, only available through compounding pharmacies, will be high-level violations if used in racing.
Rehabbing the Bolter
Will forming a bond with my horse help keep him from bolting when riding in the arena and around the paddocks?
Small Fine for Racehorse Trainer after Horse’s Death
The trainer who failed to report a horse death received a penalty similar to those for medication violations.

Management’s Impact on Osteochondral Lesion Development
Researchers are investigating how young horse management practices can impact osteochondral lesions.

How to Quarantine a New Horse
Dr. Josie Traub-Dargatz of Colorado State University describes using quarantine, designated equipment, and other measures to avoid disease spread among a population when a new horse arrives at a barn or returns from a show or event.
Luitpold Provides Update on Adequan Availability
Luitpold Animal Health issued an update June 27 on the drug’s current and future availability.

Poll Recap: Readers Weigh In on Equine Diets
Of the 688 voters, 77% indicated they had, at one time or another, used a diet to reduce a horse’s weight.

South Carolina Foal Confirmed EEE-Positive
A South Carolina foal tested positive for EEE last week, marking that state’s first case of 2013.
From Show Ring to Breeding Shed
If you’ve ever owned a particularly talented or head-turning mare, you might have imagined breeding a carbon copy of her so you could continue enjoying
Inside Internal Medicine
Learn how an equine internal medicine specialist might be able to help your horse.

Firewise Tips for Horse Owners
Here are a few points to help you identify wildfire risks for your horse property along with the appropriate actions to minimize those risks.

Supplement Reduces Gastric Ulcer Reoccurrence
An LSU study found that, after omeprazole treatment, SmartGut Ultra reduced the return of ulcers in horses.

N.M. Horse Processing Plant Wins Permit
A meat plant in New Mexico has received a federal permit to begin processing horses.

Maximizing Mini Health
Miniature Horses might be small, but their health needs are just as sizable as their full-sized counterparts.