Latest News – The Horse
Eastern Tent Caterpillar Egg Hatch Under Way in Central Ky.
Experts report that this year’s Eastern tent caterpillar egg hatch is about a week ahead of average.
Weed of the Month: Red Maple
Red maple is a valued landscaping tree in the eastern United States and Canada but is also toxic to horses.
Air Travel Research on Stress and Welfare
Dr. Jan Willem de Gooijer of The Netherlands is the house veterinarian for the local zoo and the mounted police unit. He also works with
BLM Lists Range Improvement Projects
BLM will spend $300,000 on 12 projects to improve conditions where wild horses and burros reside.
Zenyatta to be Bred to Tapit in 2012
Zenyatta, 2010 Horse of the Year, will be bred this year to Gainesway Farm stallion Tapit for a 2013 foal.
Leadership Straight from the Horse’s Mouth
Local equine-industry leaders will examine how the horse influenced their personal leadership development
Complicated Equine Skin Diseases
Complicated and emerging equine skin disorders do exist, but they are rare, according to one researcher.
Are Rear-Facing Trailers the Future of Equine Transport?
The equine track at Animal Transportation Conference, held March 18-21, welcomed Odessa Holmes from Equi Balance in New Zealand. Holmes provided a provocative presentation that started
Equine Head Flexion and Airway Inflammation (AAEP 2011)
Vets examined upper airway obstruction in horses being ridden and when displaying “normal” head carriage.
UK Equine Showcase Presents Young Horse Research
The UK Equine Showcase held Jan. 20 focused on young horse health. Topics included deworming, infectious disease, passive immunity, and vaccination strategies for the foal.
UK Student Spotlight: Yun Young Go
Yun Young Go completed her PhD at the University of Kentucky Gluck Equine Research Center.
Equine Drug Testing, Medication Regulation Book Released
Fourth edition of “World Rules for Equine Drug Testing and Therapeutic Medication Regulation” released.
UK’s Horse Pasture Evaluation Program Accepting Enrollments
Enrollment is now open for the University of Kentucky’s Pasture Evaluation Program
Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board to Meet in April
The public can address the Advisory Board during the meeting on April 24, at 10:45 a.m., local time.
Equine NSAID Use: Indications and Complications
Even when NSAIDs are used appropriately, the drugs can still prove damaging to the patient.
Tennessee Bill Discourages Slaughter Plant Court Challenges
Proposed Tennessee bill could make challenges to horse-processing plant development costly.
