Latest News – The Horse
Hikers, Bikes and ATVs, Oh My!
We all use trails differently, and we all have a right to be there, safely. How as a user group do we first, stay safe; second,
AVC Receives Donation to Purchase New Equine Surgery Table
A generous donation has allowed the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) to purchase a new equine surgery table.
Pseudo Pregnancy in Horses
Dr. Erin Denney-Jones answers a listener’s question about false pregnancies in mares. Learn the clinical signs and causes.
New Jersey Trail Competition to Benefit New Bolton Center
The ride–a memorial to the Arabian mare, Taffeta Ribbons–will benefit the Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center.
Extinct Zebra Subspecies Could Aid Equine Research
This revived species could offer scientists some exciting equine research opportunities.
RMTC Recommends Stanozolol Prohibition
The recommendation would mean the anabolic steroids would not be permitted in a horse’s system on race day.
Enhanced Security for Jockey Club Gold Cup
Horses competing in the race will be subject to early out-of-competition blood testing for banned substances.
UC Davis to Host Donkey Welfare Symposium
Goals of the symposium are to improve participants’ knowledge of donkey behavior, physiology, and more.
Protect Your Dog When Deworming Your Horse
Small animal practitioner and The Horse contributor Dr. Stacey Oke shares important information about protecting our canine companions in the barn from ivermectin toxicity.
Sussex Co., Del., Horse Tests Positive for EEE
Despite receiving supportive care, the yearling filly showed no improvement and was euthanized.
Melanoma Risk in Gray Quarter Horses Studied
Gray Quarter Horses could be less susceptible to melanomas compared to grays of other breeds.
Flood-Affected Horse Owners Face Long Road to Recovery
As flood waters in Colorado begin to recede, affected horse owners are facing new challenges.
Animal Health Trust Named Olympia’s Charity of the Year
AHT researchers study horse health topics from performance- and injury-related clinical treatment to disease.
Hay Soaking
Learn about the possible health benefits of soaking hay from The Horse contributor Dr. Stacey Oke.
Johnston Receives Welfare Award at BEVA Congress
The award recognizes his commitment to mentoring and supporting vets working in the Scottish Highlands.
Nevada Officials Investigating Estray Horse Deaths
The Nevada Department of Agriculture is investigating two horse deaths in northern Nevada.
