Latest News – The Horse
Luitpold Provides Update on Adequan Availability
Luitpold Animal Health issued an update June 27 on the drug’s current and future availability.
Poll Recap: Readers Weigh In on Equine Diets
Of the 688 voters, 77% indicated they had, at one time or another, used a diet to reduce a horse’s weight.
South Carolina Foal Confirmed EEE-Positive
A South Carolina foal tested positive for EEE last week, marking that state’s first case of 2013.
From Show Ring to Breeding Shed
If you’ve ever owned a particularly talented or head-turning mare, you might have imagined breeding a carbon copy of her so you could continue enjoying
Inside Internal Medicine
Learn how an equine internal medicine specialist might be able to help your horse.
Firewise Tips for Horse Owners
Here are a few points to help you identify wildfire risks for your horse property along with the appropriate actions to minimize those risks.
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.
