Latest News – The Horse
Pasture Tips to Control Weeds
The key to avoid having weeds overtake your horse pastures is to make your pastures as competitive as possible for grass–a healthy stand of grass will go a long way toward out competing the weeds. Here are six important things you can do to avoid weeds.
Quarter Horse Cloning Lawsuit Heads to Court
A lawsuit challenging AQHA rules preventing registration of cloned horses heads to court this week.
Equine Veterinarian Voss Dies at 79
Equine reproduction authority James L. Voss, DVM died July 12 following a long illness. He was 79.
Potomac Horse Fever Cases Confirmed in Virginia
Several cases of Potomac horse fever have been confirmed in central Virginia, prompting an outbreak alert.
Scientists Question Clenbuterol Regulations for Racehorses
Some veterinarians expressed concerns over the proposed clenbuterol withdrawal time and testing levels.
Managing Horses in the Summer Heat
It’s hot out there! Learn how to keep your horse cool and comfortable during exercise and rest on even the most scorching days.
Snakebite in Horses
Learn about the clinical signs of snakebites and treatment options that could help affected horses recover.
: Only an Opportunist?
S. zooepidemicus is frequently isolated in the respiratory tract of weanling and yearling horses.
More Than 750 Stallions Gelded with UHC’s Operation Gelding
More than 750 horses have been castrated in 26 different states since the program?s inception in August 2010.
Turnout Time’s Impact on Grass Consumption and Fecal pH
Researchers showed that reduced time on pasture increases consumption rate and decreases fecal pH in horses.
Streptococcus zooepidemicus: Only an Opportunist?
S. zooepidemicus is the most frequently isolated bacterial pathogen of the respiratory tract of weanling and yearling horses.
Conducting a Scientific Survey of an Equine Population
Reliable data on a state’s equine industry is important for veterinarians and business owners, among others.
New Thoroughbred Aftercare Donation Opportunity at Sales
The plan allows buyers and consignors to contribute a small portion of their purchases or sales to the TAA.
Study: Some Wobbler-Affected Thoroughbreds Can Race
Some Thoroughbreds with mild clinical signs of wobbler syndrome eventually made it to the racetrack.
Barr, Tonko Co-Chairs of the Congressional Horse Caucus
Congressmen Andy Barr and Paul Tonko have been named co-chairs of the Congressional Horse Caucus.
Preserving Rural Landscapes
Communities must find ways to balance growth with the need to conserve land resources for rural use.
