Latest News – The Horse
Post-Body Clipping Hives
Can clipping horses’ body hair off for the winter cause hives? And are there any remedies?
Premature Partuition
We have a 19-year-old broodmare that bagged up and developed edema
Happy Mouth Bits Recalled Due to Safety Risk
The bits stand the risk of breaking, causing a safety hazard for both horse and rider.
BLM Seeks Input on Vehicles used During Wild Horse Gathers
The BLM is seeking input on the use of helicopters and motorized vehicles in wild horse management operations.
Hurricane Season Resources for Horse Owners
Learn how to prepare yourself, your horse, and your farm for the hurricane season.
Indiana Horse Shooter Sought
An 8-year-old Standarbred mare was fatally shot one day before she was slated to take part in a race.
Firocoxib’s Effect on Equine Osteoarthritis-Related Pain
Firocoxib improved lameness scores, comfort, and mobility in most horses with osteoarthritis, a study showed.
Managing Equine Cushing’s Disease
Certain feeding strategies can help your horse weather equine Cushing’s disease.
2012 AHC National Issues Forum Taking Place June 26
The Forum will feature updates on important initiatives undertaken by major organizations in the last year.
Strict Protocols in Place for Belmont Stakes Contenders
The NYSRWB issued protocols for Belmont horses, including a stakes barn at which all horses must reside.
Two Charged in California Horse Beating Incident
Two California men are facing charges for allegedly beating a horse in the head with a sledgehammer.
FEI, OIE Unite to Improve High Performance Horse Transport
The groups’ aim is to invoke globally standardized testing and quarantine requirements for performance horses.
Researchers Review Dopamine-Equine Stereotypy Relationship
A dopamine modulation dysfunction could be a risk factor for equine stereotypic behavior development.
Horses Doing Good … In Their Own Way
I have two different stories to share of two different horses doing good in their own equine way. One saved an actor and the other
Two Hendra Virus Cases Confirmed in Queensland
Queensland authorities are managing two new hendra virus cases after positive test results came in last night.
Equine Identification Webinar Now Archived
Presenter Monty McInturff, DVM, discussed a number of topics relating to equine identification.
