Latest News – The Horse
Paynter’s Recovery from Illness Voted Moment of the Year
Paynter recovered from life-threatening battles with laminitis and colitis and recently returned to training.
What Else Can I Do?
Most senior horse owners–myself included–want nothing more than to keep their charges healthy and kicking for as long as possible and will go to great
Great Beginnings: Foaling and Newborn Care
Your mare is in labor and your foal is on his way. But what if something goes wrong? Offer your baby a great start by listening to this live audio event covering foaling, dystocia (difficult birth), passive transfer of immunity, and neonate health.
Hawthorne EHV-1 Quarantine Lifted; Oaklawn Ban Still in Effect
The EHV-1 quarantine has been lifted but Oaklawn Park is still not permitting Hawthorne horses on its grounds.
Aortic Rupture Suspected in Olympic Show Jumper’s Death
Show jumper Wonderboy III likely died from a cardiac condition leading to aortic rupture, his owner says.
Annual TWH Sale Draws Controversy
Some equine welfare activists claim the event could include sales of horses wearing padded shoes and chains.
Effects of Soaking on Protein, Mineral Loss in Hay
Soaking hay can cause protein and mineral loss, depending on the time submerged and water temperature.
5 Things About You
One of the best parts of my job is getting to meet and interview the world’s leading horse-health experts. I ask them questions, and then
Horsemeat Found in Hamburgers Sold in U.K., Ireland
Thirty-seven percent of the “beef” products tested in a routine study contained equine DNA.
Feeding Older Horses
Guest Dr. Amy Gill answers old horse nutrition questions submitted by users of TheHorse.com. Find out what feed options are best for your senior horses.
Link Identified between Tree Seed and Seasonal Pasture Myopathy
Seeds from box elder trees were consistently present in the autumn pastures of all horses studied.
Video Documents Rapid Spread of Equine Influenza
The video uses maps to help explain how equine influenza spread during the 2007 Australian outbreak.
Head and Neck Position’s Effects on Horse Behavior Studied
Researchers identified more behavioral signs of discomfort in horses with heads held behind the vertical.
Fontenot Joins Virginia Tech as Large Animal Surgery Instructor
Robin Fontenot, DVM, MS, will train students in large animal surgery through lectures and teaching labs.
Horse Keeping Observations from Australia
Some of you may have noted from my recent blogs that I traveled to Australia this past November. I was invited to be the keynote
Hendra Virus Protection Adopted by Equine Veterinarians
Protective equipment use and disease awareness likely reduced human infections during recent outbreaks.
