Latest News – The Horse
Hawthorne EHV-1 Still Under Close Watch
Eighteen days have passed since the last EHV-1-related death at the racetrack.
TheHorse.com Poll Recap: Choosing Foals’ Sex
The majority of respondents said they’d rather not choose a future foal’s sex ahead of time.
Australian Court Upholds Thoroughbred Breeding Practices
A federal court has denied a request to allow artificial insemination in Thoroughbred breeding.
Illinois, Wisconsin Extensions to host Horse Health Workshop, Feb. 9
Horse owners are invited to a full day equine educational program focused on keeping your horse healthy.
Possible Causes of Laminitis
Endocrine disorders and black walnut extract exposure were a few of the causes researchers discussed.
Philadelphia Bill would Regulate Inner-City Horse Keeping
The proposed ordinance would regulate various aspects of horse keeping in the city.
Baby, It’s Cold Outside
Here in the Bluegrass, winter hasn’t quite arrived yet. Last week, temperatures exceeded 60¡F and this week we’re sitting pretty in the mid- to upper
FEI Launches Global Safety Helmet Campaign
The move prefaces the implementation of a rule mandating the use of helmets while riding at FEI events.
UK College of Agriculture inducts inaugural Hall of Distinguished Alumni
Five distinguished graduates were inducted into the inaugural class of the Hall of Distinguished Alumni.
UK Researcher Evaluates Uses for Anti-M?llerian Hormone Testing
Experts advise ruling out medical issues for animals experiencing behavior problems before taking other steps.
UK Researcher Evaluates Uses for Anti-Müllerian Hormone Testing
Is your mare behaving more (night)marish lately, or is your gelding acting studly? Before recruiting a behaviorist or administering medication, experts advise ruling out medical issues for any animal experiencing behavior problems.
A Medley of Weird Horse News
We’re back in the saddle at Weird Horse News and, with many smaller equine-related stories in the headlines, I’ve put together little medleys to be posted
Racehorses Test Positive for Methamphetamine Exposure
Officials are investigating how the two Standardbred horses might have been exposed to the drug.
Toxic Weeds Likely Behind the Deaths of 19 BLM Horses
Preliminary results from Colorado State University suggests ingestion of the plant caused the horses’ deaths.
Montana Rancher Sentenced in Horse Cruelty Case
James H. Leachman was sentenced to pay $5,000 in fines and to serve five consecutive years in jail.
Speaker Coaches Veterinarians on Effective Communication (AAEP 2012)
Dieken said If veterinarians can effectively influence their communications they’ll have clients for life.
