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.
Complicated Equine Skin Diseases
Complicated and emerging equine skin disorders do exist, but they are rare, according to one researcher.
Leadership Straight from the Horse’s Mouth
Local equine-industry leaders will examine how the horse influenced their personal leadership development
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.
BLM Lists Range Improvement Projects
BLM will spend $300,000 on 12 projects to improve conditions where wild horses and burros reside.
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
Equine Head Flexion and Airway Inflammation (AAEP 2011)
Vets examined upper airway obstruction in horses being ridden and when displaying “normal” head carriage.
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
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’s Horse Pasture Evaluation Program Accepting Enrollments
Enrollment is now open for the University of Kentucky’s Pasture Evaluation Program
Equine Drug Testing, Medication Regulation Book Released
Fourth edition of “World Rules for Equine Drug Testing and Therapeutic Medication Regulation” released.
UK Student Spotlight: Yun Young Go
Yun Young Go completed her PhD at the University of Kentucky Gluck Equine Research Center.
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.
Ionophore Intoxication in Horses
A recent recall of horse feed contaminated with the ionophore antibiotic monensin has prompted many questions.
