Latest News – The Horse
Q & A: Trimming Feed Costs
Laurie Lawrence, PhD, discusses how horse owners can cut their feed costs without cutting corners at the 4th annual UK Kentucky Breeders’ Short Course in Lexington.
South Dakota Authorities Seize Horse Herd
More than 60 allegedly maltreated South Dakota horses were removed from their owners earlier this month.
Responsible Horse Breeders Council Formed
Council members will work to discourage overbreeding and to promote responsible horse ownership.
Charges Filed in Pa. Morgan Horse Neglect Case
A woman is facing multiple charges in connection with the alleged maltreatment of 29 Morgan Horses.
Recognizing a Club Foot: Foals to Adults (AAEP 2012)
Horse owners and veterinarians can identify a club foot based on classic signs and grades of severity.
Rutgers to Hold Equine Business Planning Course
The course aims to help business owners create business plans tailored to the success of one’s operation.
Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship Overview
One vet says an active veterinarian-client-patient relationship is needed to provide the best care for horses.
NYRA Working to Improve Racehorse Safety
The NYRA board will discuss several measures that could help improve racehorse safety and welfare.
Commentary: The Evolution of
Dr. Roberta Dwyer shares thoughts on the evolution of the publication produced by UK and Lloyd’s of London.
Mules’ Role as Shedders in California EHV-1 Outbreak
While equal percentages of horses and mules were exposed to EHV-1, no mules developed neurologic disease.
Commentary: The Evolution of Equine Disease Quarterly
Dr. Roberta Dwyer shares her thoughts on the evolution of the publication produced by UK and Lloyd’s of London.
Penn Vet Clinicians to Speak at Pa. Horse World Expo
Veterinarians will share their clinical and research expertise in seven presentations Feb. 22-23.
Equine Grass Sickness–Still an Enigma
Researchers still do not know grass sickness’ cause and, therefore, lack any means for causal therapy.
Utter Speaks about Eye Cancer in Horses at Penn Vet
Monthly First Tuesday lecture series focuses on equine eye cancer in February.
Hendra Virus Found in Flying Fox in South Australia
Hendra has not been detected before in that state; horse owners are urged to take precautionary measures.
Music Genre’s Effect on Horse Behavior Evaluated
Horses seemed more at ease when classical or country music was played compared to rock or jazz.
