Latest News – The Horse
A New Look for TheHorse.com
In a few days things will begin to look a little different around here. Our team has redesigned the look of TheHorse.com based on feedback
Study: Horse Fitness, Layups, Usage Linked
Researchers recently examined the factors that could affect a horse’s propensity for injury and future use.
Thoroughbred Trainer Pletcher Not Worried about Salix Ban
All Pletcher’s 2-year-olds have raced on Salix in all of their starts.
Breeders’ Cup ‘Text to Donate’ Benefits Retired Racehorses
The campaign will allow donations benefiting the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance to be given via text.
2012 International Conference on Equine Infectious Disease
Dr. David Horohov joins us from the 2012 International Conference on Equine Infectious Disease to discuss the conference and its sessions on parasites, deworming, R. equi, and many other infectious diseases.
Impatient Much?
For those in the stock horse world, the All American Quarter Horse Congress is a competitor’s dream–it is the largest single-breed horse show in the
Top Tips for Environmentally Friendly Muck Storage
Consider these tips to help you deal with your muck piles in an environmentally friendly and compliant way.
Former UKVDL Bacteriology Chief Receives National Award
Mike Donahue, PhD, received an award for excellence in diagnostic veterinary microbiology.
‘Learning Theory’ to Improve Veterinarian Safety
“Learning theory” research could help keep vets safer when working with difficult equine patients.
Dressage Stallion Totilas’ Owners, Rider Face PETA Complaint
Totilas is being treated unethically and in violation of German animal welfare laws, one lawyer says.
Dutrow Appeal to License Revocation Dismissed by N.Y. Court
The license revocation stems from numerous equine drug rule violations.
ICEID: What Vets are Learning at the Global Conference
Dr. David Horohov of University of Kentucky’s Gluck Equine Center shares the importance of bringing experts together from around the globe at the 2012 International Conference on Equine Infectious Disease.
ICEID: Microbiomes and Horse Health
Dr. Scott Weese of the University of Guelph defines microbiomes and their role in equine digestion and immunity at the 2012 International Conference on Equine Infectious Diseases in Lexington, Ky.
ICEID: What to Know about Equine Herpesvirus
Dr. Klaus Osterrieder of the Freie Universitaet Berlin Institut feur Virologie, in Germany, discusses some key points horse owners should know about equine herpesvirus.
Study Evaluates Unintentional Weight Loss in Horses
Researchers pinpointed a definitive cause of weight loss in 60% of evaluated cases.
Training Program Aims to Improve Irish Horse Welfare
The training taught attendees how to accurately assess the welfare state of and care for seized horses.
