Latest News – The Horse

Switzerland Bans Hyperflexion Use in Competition, Training
Swiss officials have enacted a law prohibiting the use of hyperflexion (also known as rollkur).

The Top Horse Health Multimedia Content of 2013
Which were the most accessed videos, slideshows, reports, and podcasts in 2013? Here’s a list of the top 10.

Cushing’s Disease
Dr. Erin Denney-Jones provides information about Cushing’s Disease, or pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID).

Horses Require Extra Attention When Temperatures Plummet
With freezing temperatures comes the need for extra care and attention for horses and other equids.

Top Equine Reproduction Studies of 2013
Dr. Pat McCue describes the reproduction studies from the past year he deemed most important and useful.

The Top 10 Horse Health Articles of 2013
Covering a variety of horse health topics, the following articles received the most views in 2013.

An Anatomy Lesson
It’s time to take a step back and review the specialized structure and function of the equine body.

Overcome Rider Fear Part 2: Self Evaluation
Garry Stauber and Martha McNiel show you how to identify the source of your fears._x000D_
UK’s Horohov, Page Receive Research Grant
Horohov and Page will study Lawsonia intracellularis with their $15,000 grant.
Age to Breed a Colt
Our coming 2-year-old acts like he is ready to breed. How young is too young to breed a colt?
Tennessee Horse Shot, Killed
On Dec. 26, 2013, the owners of a 3-year-old horse found the animal lying dead in its pasture.

Practical Equine Medications
When medicating a horse, always know the drug’s function, how it works, and its intended use.

Protect Horses from Dying Ash Trees and Wildfire Threat
Horse owners might overlook wildfire threats from insect infestation on surrounding trees.
AAEP Veterinarians Discuss Suspensory Ligament Injuries
Attendees discussed diagnostic and treatment options, among other topics.
Four Senior Horse Resolutions for 2014
It seems like just yesterday that I wished Dorado a happy 17th birthday and tried to forget the fact that there was now less than

Top 5 Equine Nutrition Resolutions to Keep in 2014
Maintaining a healthy weight and diet is just as important for our horses as it is for us.



