Latest News – The Horse
Understanding Epigenetics & Early Equine Fetal Development
Epigenetics explains inherited traits that might skip a generation or appear spontaneously.
A New Navicular Vantage
Technological advances such as MRI have given veterinarians a closer look at navicular syndrome.
Selecting a New Horse
Important factors to consider when buying a horse include use, conformation, temperament, health, and history.
Appropriate Breeding Age
What is the correct age to breed a mare for the first time? I have strongly c
Early Pregnancy Loss
Could a guttural pouch infection be the reason for a broodmare to lose an embryo at two months?
Genetics: What Does it All Mean?
Advances in the field of genetics are especially beneficial to those trying to understand equine disease.
Miss. State Earns AQHA Breeding Honor
Miss. State was recognized for registering at least one AQHA foal for 50 years combined.
2012 International Hoof Care Summit Set for Jan. 31-Feb. 3
The summit will offer 68 hours of hoof care education focused around the theme “Zeroing in on Soundness.”
Human Behavior Changes Necessary to Improve Equine Welfare
Most welfare problems–which arise if “freedoms” are denied–are directly due to human behavior problems.
Understanding Atypical Myopathy
Atypical myopathy–a sudden onset of acute muscle pain and damage–is related to pasture rather than exercise.
Neurologic Disease Mini Symposium: S. Neurona and EPM
An in-depth discussion of the protozoan parasite S. neurona and EPM, which it causes.
Necropsy Reveals Louisiana Cart Horse was Not Maltreated
The necropsy showed no signs of abuse, malnourishment, or mistreatment.
USDA Streamlines Guidance on Live Animal Imports
Proposed changes are connected to regulations governing requests to conduct animal health status evaluations.
TCA Stallion Seasons Auction Begins Jan. 4
The TCA supports charities help Thoroughbreds through retirement programs, rescue operations, and research.
Gaughan Joins Virginia Tech as Large Animal Surgeon
Gaughan joined Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine as professor of large animal surgery.
Living Skeletons
Think back to your high school health class days. Remember seeing that human skeleton in the corner, and remember having to learn all 206 bones
