Latest News – The Horse
Commentary: Past, Present, and Future of Equine Stem Cells
One veterinarian shares his thoughts on the past, present, and future of stem cells in equine medicine.
Feral Honeybees Blamed for Montana Horse Death
The animal received veterinary treatment, but was later euthanized due to severe anaphylactic shock.
Australian Equine Influenza Outbreak Lawsuit Planned
An Australian law firm is preparing a class action lawsuit surrounding the 2007 equine influenza outbreak.
Cryotherapy for Laminitis Prevention after Lameness Onset
Cryotherapy prevented further lamellar damage in laminitic horses when used after lameness developed.
Texas Horse’s Teeth Disfigured
A Texas veterinarian is hoping to determine who engraved an obscenity onto a horse’s front teeth and why.
Revise Equine Management Strategies for Hot, Dry Weather
Take stock of their pastures and consider other management options, such as providing horses with hay.
Champion Barrel Racer Scamper Dead at 35
Scamper, the champion Quarter Horse barrel racing gelding who was cloned in 2006, died July 4 at 35-years-old.
Muscle Problems Can Cause Poor Equine Performance
Muscular causes of poor performance, such as tying up and back pain, are relatively common in equine athletes.
Madelyn Millard Receives AHC’s 2012 Van Ness Award
The Van Ness Award goes to a person who has shown leadership and service to the horse community in her state.
Equine Drug and Supplement Options Explained
Brand-name, generic, and compounded, and nutritional supplements are all terms owners should understand.
Ruling Delayed on Florida Pari-Mutuel Barrel Racing
Gretna Racing, LLC, is the first organization in the United States to hold pari-mutuel barrel racing meets.
Pigeon Fever Detected in Florida Horses
More than 60 suspected cases of pigeon fever in horses have occurred in Florida this year.
A Shot Across The Bow
The United States Department of Agriculture recently took aim at the Tennessee Walking Horse industry’s failed efforts at self-regulation with a new rule requiring mandatory
Feds Shut Down Tennessee Horse Transport Operation
The firm was connected to two serious traffic incidents that collectively claimed the lives of four horses.
Horsemen Learn about Equine Corticosteroid Use
Thoroughbred horsemen in Indiana learned about corticosteroid use in equine joint injections.
EEE Identified in Florida, Georgia Horses
A horse in Palm Beach County, Fla., and a horse in Lanier County, Ga., have both tested EEE-positive.
