Latest News – The Horse
Supplement Reduces Gastric Ulcer Reoccurrence
An LSU study found that, after omeprazole treatment, SmartGut Ultra reduced the return of ulcers in horses.
N.M. Horse Processing Plant Wins Permit
A meat plant in New Mexico has received a federal permit to begin processing horses.
Maximizing Mini Health
Miniature Horses might be small, but their health needs are just as sizable as their full-sized counterparts.
Headshaking Supplement Efficacy Tested
Researchers found a feed supplement designed to combat headshaking provided little relief to affected horses.
BLM Using Sprinklers to Mitigate Heat Wave’s Effects
The BLM’s Palomino Valley Wild Horse and Burro Center installed sprinklers to reduce heat levels in corrals.
Use Careful Physical Conditioning for Previously Idle Horses
Horses are equine athletes that must be properly conditioned to perform.
Report: Inadequate Trail Resources Threaten Public Access
The National Forest System lacks the resources and staff to keep up with growing recreation demands.
Two Decades of Equine Osteochondrosis Research Reviewed
Osteochondrosis is the central topic of a special issue of the Veterinary Journal.
Horse Owners Encouraged to Test for Equine Infectious Anemia
Horse owners are encouraged to get their animals tested for equine infectious anemia (EIA).
BLM Seeks Comment on Humboldt Herd Area Wild Horse Gather
The BLM is seeking comment on the environmental assessment for the Humboldt herd area wild horse gather plan.
Ohio Horsemen to Pay More for Racehorse Drug Testing
Ohio horsemen will pay more to offset the cost of equine drug testing under a resolution adopted June 27.
Improvements Seen in Ellis Park Racetrack Surface
Ellis Park recently removed an inordinate amount of rock from its dirt surface to improve the track’s safety.
New Code of Practice for Equine Care in Canada Released
The new “Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Equines” was released on June 27.
AHC Applauds Senate Approval of Immigration Bill
The legislation could have a positive effect on horse racing and the horse industry.
Understanding the Differences between EMS and PPID
One researcher describes the differences between two common equine endocrine disorders: EMS and PPID.
Why is My Horse that Color?
What makes a palomino golden or pintos splotched as if covered in paint? In this UK Lecture presentation, Dr. Kathy Graves shares the basics of equine coat color genetics and how base colors, dilute genes, and certain coat patterns are inherited.
