Latest News – The Horse
MSU CVM Expands Equine Sports Medicine Team
Duncan F. Peters, DVM, MS, is the new director of the Clinical Equine Sports Medicine Program at MSU.
Mustang Advocates: Gather Jeopardizes Pregnant Mares, Foals
The BLM started the emergency roundup because persistent drought conditions diminished food and water supplies
Ask the Vet LIVE: Stall Rest and Rehab
The panelists will answer questions on managing your horse during stall rest and rehabilitation.
Yellow Flowers in Horse Pastures: Safe or Dangerous?
Dandelions aren’t toxic to horses, but buttercups and catsear can both be dangerous if consumed.
Pastured Horse Health, Nutrition Lecture Scheduled, June 21
Speakers will address several topics surrounding the nutritional and health needs of pastured horses.
Results of Standing Fracture Repair in Racehorses Examined
Standing fracture repair avoided general anesthesia risks and allowed most study horses to return to racing.
Results of Standing Fracture Repair in Racehorses Examined
Researchers found that standing fracture repair avoided general anesthesia risks, reduced the complexity of the procedure, reduced treatment costs, and allowed most study horses to return to racing.
More Hendra Cases Likely, AVA Warns
An unprecedented number of hendra cases were confirmed last year, and the AVA expects to see more cases soon.
Union Rags Earns Riches in Thrilling Belmont Stakes
Union Rags closed late to nip Paynter near the finish line to win the 2012 Belmont Stakes.
Bramlage: I’ll Have Another Injury is Minor But Slow-Healing
I’ll Have Another was retired from racing June 8, the day before he had a shot at the Triple Crown t
Triple Crown Hopeful I’ll Have Another Retired
I’ll Have Another will be declared out of the June 9 Belmont Stakes according to trainer Doug O’Neill
2012 International Helmet Awareness Day Speakers Announced
Confirmed speakers include U.S. Olympians, doctors, helmet manufacturers, and more.
Heart Rate Variability to Detect Equine Transport Stress
Researchers used heart rate variability to identify stress in horses during air and ground transportation.
Missouri Horse Slaughter Plant Proposed
The group that canceled development of a horse processing plant in Mountain Grove, Mo., eyes Rockville.
Guilty Plea Entered in Tennessee Walking Horse Soring Case
Jeff Dockery has pleaded guilty in high-profile Tennessee Walking Horse abuse case.
Give Away Horse Manure and Stall Waste
A Useful Manure Management Option Looking for a suitable manure management plan for your horse property? But not interested in composting? Finding a good home for
