Latest News – The Horse

Saddle Slip as an Indicator of Hind-Limb Lameness
British researchers learned that saddle slip could indicate subtle or low-grade hind-limb lameness.
N.Y. Chef takes Horsemeat Off Museum Menu
A chef abandoned his plan to include horsemeat on his menu after some equine welfare advocates opposed it.

Salix Accidentally Administered to Horse before Race
A Kentucky state veterinarian accidentally administered furosemide to a racehorse at Keeneland on Oct. 5.

Air Movement in Horse Barns
Moving the air inside barns can help improve year-round comfort and air quality for horses and humans.
Equine Guelph to Offer Online Equine Nutrition Course
The course will be offered online through the University of Guelph as part of its Equine Welfare Certificate.
Horse Owners Warned that Ragwort in UK “Worse than Ever”
Ragwort is a poisonous weed for horses which results resulting in liver damage and, sometimes, death.

Commentary: Paynter–A Profile in Courage
Steve Haskin shares his thoughts on racehorse Paynter’s multiple medical battles and his recovery.

Understanding Equine Vision
Basic comprehension of equine vision can help owners better understand why their horses act the way they do.

Is it Too Late to Vaccinate my Horse?
Life-threatening diseases are out there, and the best way to help protect your horse is to vaccinate.
EIA in Germany Affects Prominent French Horse Race
A horse stabled at the same racing center as the 4-year-old filly recently tested positive EIA.

Study Examines Most ‘Physically Effective Fiber’ for Horses
Forage-only diets provide horses with more physically effective fiber than hay-and-concentrate diets.

Improving Outcomes for Corneal Ulcers, Ulcerative Keratitis
The natural mechanisms in equine eyes can complicate corneal ulcer healing, but most ulcers fully recover.

Standardbred Champion Won the West to Kentucky Horse Park
The Kentucky Horse Park will welcome Standardbred pacing champion Won The West on Saturday, Oct. 6 at 10 a.m.
MHIB to Present Two Touch of Class Awards Oct. 6
The award honors Maryland horses, individuals, teams, organizations, or events deserving of recognition.
Seminole Co., Fla., Horse Shooter Sought
The horse was shot and killed while it grazed in its Seminole County pasture last month.

Vet Science Grad Program Unites Passion for Science, Horses
Graduate students are uniquely positioned for immersion in research that will advance horse health knowledge.



