Latest News – The Horse
Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board Meeting Scheduled
The BLM National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board will meet for Oct. 13-14 in Arlington, Va.
Salmonella and Colitis in Horses
Salmonellosis and colitis–two equine ailments that are commonly associated with each other–are a bit like the chicken and the egg: you don’t always know which came first, according to Jamie DeFazio, CVT, VTS-EVN.
Ask the Vet LIVE on Avoiding Respiratory Problems Archived
TheHorse.com’s Ask the Vet LIVE Q&A event on avoiding respiratory problems in the barn was held on September 1, and the recording is now available.
Normal Horse Vital Signs and Health Indicators
Use this interactive tool to learn about the normal adult horse’s vital signs.
USDA Rule Improves Transportation for Slaughter-Bound Horses
Double-decker trailers may not be used to transport slaughter-bound U.S.-based horses to processing plants.
Ask the Vet LIVE: Avoiding Respiratory Problems Recording
The recording of our Ask the Vet LIVE Q&A event on Avoiding Respiratory Problems in the Barn is now online!
Charges Filed in Pennsylvania Neglect Case
A farm operator is facing charges in connection with the alleged maltreatment of animals in York county.
RCI Drug Report: Doping Not Out of Control
The report indicated regulators sent 324,215 biological samples for testing in 2010. More than 99% were clean.
Science in the Mix: ‘Pedigree Is Genetics’
The combination of genomics and pedigree theory hasn’t come close to reaching its potential, speakers agreed.
Biosecurity for Hospitals and Horse Farms
When a horse is sick, good biosecurity could mean the difference between an isolated infection and an epidemic
Too Soon to Assess Wildfire-Related Equine Injuries
While firefighters continue their efforts to contain wildfires burning in Texas, a veterinarian located
Nurse Mares
Dr. Sue McDonnell talks about what makes a reliable nurse mare.
Genetics and Pedigree Go Head to Head
The first day of the Thoroughbred Genetics, Pedigree, and Performance Conference provided informative sessions
Canadian Wild Horses at Center of Controversy
A logging company claims feral horses are damaging seedlings and acting aggressively toward workers.
Stolen Horses International Helps Bring Horses Home
Stolen Horses International and its companion website NetPosse.com help owners search for missing horses.
The Many Faces of EPM Take 2: Free Webinar at TheHorse.com
TheHorse.com’s free “The Many Faces of EPM Take 2” webinar will be held on Sept. 27.
