Latest News – The Horse
Switzerland Ramps Up Horse Traceability Laws
To better manage disease outbreaks, Swiss owners must now register horses and report movement to officials.
Another Florida Horse Slaughter Probed
Authorities are investigating the death of a horse apparently slaughtered for meat and dumped in a canal.
Which Deworming Method is Most Cost-Effective?
Researchers believe FEC-directed programs could save horse owners money in the long run.
McDonnell to Discuss Horse Behavior during Free Lecture
Sue McDonnell, PhD, Cert. AAB, will lecture on important health-related natural horse behavior observations.
Housing Stallions
Carol DiMaggio, who runs Bright Future Farms in California, gives tips on fencing, turn out, and keeping a stallion’s mind healthy and happy.
Shape-Shifting Seniors
If you’re like me, you like nothing better than saddling up your senior horse for a ride, be it a quiet hack around the trails
Safety and Horse Snacks
Before you run out and pick up a bag, let’s have a look at the various ingredients used to make treats.
Australian Researchers Create Custom Titanium Horseshoes
Scientists have custom-made a set of titanium racehorse shoes, a first for the sport.
Oregon Wild Horse Shootings Probed
Federal authorities are investigating the shootings and subsequent deaths of three wild horses.
Horses’ Long-Term Memory Put to the Test
Researchers confirmed that horses retain what they learned a long time ago–for better or for worse.
Kentucky Reports Tenth Equine WNV Case of 2013
The unvaccinated 3-year-old Quarter Horse gelding has a favorable prognosis for recovery.
The Rookie Road Guide
Check with your veterinarian and officials in the state where you’re headed to verify the paperwork you need for travel. Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt When I came to
Vet Tech Week Celebrates Your Vet’s Partner in Health Care
The AVMA reminds everyone how important veterinary technicians are to the veterinary health care team.
Study: EPM’s Causative Agents More Widespread than Expected
Researchers found that Neospora hughesi is being identified in horses across the United States.
South Dakota Blizzard Victims Continue Clean-Up
As of Oct. 15, ranchers have reported 36 horses dead in South Dakota alone.
Do Horses with Osteochondral Lesions Always Need Surgery?
Osteochondral lesions on young horses’ X rays might appear worrisome, but surgery isn’t always necessary.
