Latest News – The Horse
Travel Documents: Know What You Need to Travel with Horses
Find out what veterinary documents you’ll need to secure before you travel with horses.
Rutgers ESC Launches Initiative to Support Research Herd
The 23 mares that make up the Rutgers University research herd are now available for sponsorship.
Insulin Sensitivity Changes in Pregnant Mares
Researchers recently set out to examine how pregnancy impacts insulin sensitivity and glucose levels.
UT Veterinary Medical Center Quarantined for EHV-1
An EHV-1 positive horse was admitted last week. No new cases have emerged at the medical center to date.
Reminder to Vaccinate Horses against Mosquito-Borne Diseases
Pfizer Animal Health is encouraging horse owners and veterinarians to follow the AAEP vaccination guidelines.
New WNV Cases in California, EEE Cases in Wisconsin
Seven California horses have now tested positive for WNV, and an EEE case has been detected in Wisconsin.
UK Graduate Spotlight: Catherine Whitehouse, BSc (Hons)
Catherine Whitehouse, BSc (Hons) is persuing her master’s in Animal Science (emphasis in Equine Nutrition).
Study: Pentoxifylline’s Effect on Semen Quantity and Quality
Equine semen quality and quantity were not significantly improved with pentoxifylline administration.
Leading Sire Stud Fees: Breeding to Sell
The UK College of Agricultural Economics program examines leading Thoroughbred sire stud fees.
Horse Owners in Southern United States Challenged by Drought
Horse owners in the South are faced with “exceptional” droughts and high hay prices as the drought continues.
Lecture: Regulation of Muscle Mass in Horses
Kristine Urschel, PhD, discussed factors that regulate equine muscle protein accretion and relevant research.
California Horse Abandonment Probed
California animal welfare authorities are seeking whoever abandoned an emaciated horse near a rural road.
Just Another Friday Night …
It’s just another Friday night in Smalltown, U.S.A., where you know kids are always looking to get into a little bit of trouble, just to
Epiglottic Abnormalities in Nonracehorses: A Review
Researchers review the characteristics and impact of epiglottic abnormalities in nonracehorses.
Search Continues for New York Thoroughbreds Lost in Flood
The horses’ owner hopes aggressive ground searches will help locate the horses displaced in Hurricane Irene.
Utah Men Charged in BLM Mustang Sale Scheme
Two men are facing charges in connection with a plot to buy wild horses and sell them to horsemeat processors.
