Latest News – The Horse
Oxytocin Injections to Suppress Estrus in Mares
Oxytocin injections allowed the corpus luteum to keep producing progesterone and the mare to stay out of heat.
New Real-Time PCR Assay for Diagnosing Potomac Horse Fever
The UKVDL has developed and implemented a new real-time PCR assay for diagnosing Potomac horse fever.
Eleventh Equine WNV Case of 2013 Reported in Kentucky
The affected horse–an unvaccinated 4-year-old Shire gelding from Trigg County–has been euthanized.
Equine Guelph to Offer Biosecurity eWorkshop Nov. 4-17
The course is designed to review ways to reduce the chance of horses’ contracting infectious diseases.
Warrants Issued for Man Found Guilty of Neglecting Horses
Four warrants have been issued for a South Dakota man found guilty of neglecting 69 horses on his property.
Protect Your Gourd
I save a lot of my creative thinking sessions for when I do the dishes, shower, go for a trail ride, or ride my bike.
Equine Eye Anatomy and Physiology
Learn the basics of equine eye anatomy and physiology with glossary terms.
Poll Recap: Wash and Wear
Of the 1063 voters, 385 (36%) said that they washed their horse blankets at home.
Equine Herpesvirus Reported in Northwestern Wyoming
Neurologic equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) has recently been reported at two premises in northwestern Wyoming.
Hannah and the Clone
I’m sure many of you are aware of the clone wars that have ensued recently between the American Quarter Horse Association and owners/breeders of cloned
Study: Young Racehorses Might Benefit from Treadmill Work
Yearling Thoroughbreds that worked on a treadmill had better aerobic capacities and no signs of lameness.
Weeds of the Month: Henbit and Purple Deadnettle
Henbit and purple deadnettle are winter annual species found throughout the eastern United States. These weeds thrive in both cool-season and warm-season forage grasses.
I Bought a Lame Horse: Now What?
Find out what legal recourse you might have against a seller after you buy a lame horse.
Kentucky Reports Second Equine EEE Case of 2013
The unvaccinated 17-year-old Quarter Horse mare died earlier this month.
Racehorse Dullahan Euthanized Due to Colic
Dullahan was euthanized yesterday morning (Oct. 20) after undergoing emergency colic surgery.
Categorizing Horses after Fecal Egg Counts
How do I know if my horse is a high, medium, or low shedder of parasite eggs, based on a fecal egg count?
