Latest News – The Horse
FEI Representative to Join Speakers for Helmet Awareness Day
Lisa Lazarus, FEI general counsel, will discuss the federation’s helmet rule that came into effect January 1.
Senate Committee Approves Horsemeat Inspection Ban
The Senate Appropriations Committee voted to deny horsemeat inspection funds funds during fiscal 2014.
California Breeders Plead Not Guilty
The breeders pleaded not guilty to multiple animal cruelty counts for allegedly maltreating several horses.
Feed Choices Can Mean Cost Savings for Horse Owners
Feed choices are good places to start when trimming expenses without sacrificing the horses’ care quality.
Grimes, Co., Texas Horse Tests Positive for WNV
The U.S. Geological Survey WNV disease map indicates this is the first equine WNV case reported this year.
AAEP Publishes Pigeon Fever Guidelines
The AAEP published comprehensive guidelines for the identification, treatment and prevention of pigeon fever.
Woodbine EHV-1: Some Restrictions Lifted
Officials have lifted some restrictions placed after five horses tested positive for EHV-1 last week.
Building a First-Aid Kit around Reality
A first-aid kit has to be built around the reality of our abilities, our resources, and our financial commitment. Really, how many people are going
Nebraska EIA Contained to Single Herd
Officials say other horses that had contact with the affected herd have tested negative for EIA.
Study: Post-Training Stress Detrimental to Equine Learning
To help horses retain what they learns during training, aim to keep them as stress-free as possible.
Preakness Runner-Up Sidelined with Pelvic Fracture
Itsmyluckyday is expected to miss four months of training with a slight fracture of the ilium.
New Study Links Sycamore Tree to Atypical Myopathy
Toxins from the seeds of the sycamore tree are the likely cause of atypical myopathy.
Spinning and Twirling Behavior
Could a horse who loves spinning things be autistic?
NASC Announces Updated Quality Seal
Consumers can expect to see the updated seal on shelves as early as this fall.
Study Examines Pregnancy Loss, ‘Treg’ Cell Relationship
Study results show a reduction in a certain immune system cell could aid in diagnosing early pregnancy loss.
Exercise Physiology: Are Horses like Humans & Other Species?
Dr. Erica McKenzie of Oregon State University, and an Ironman triathlete, shares what exercise physiology research in humans and dogs can tell us about our horses.
