Latest News – The Horse
Horse Adoption: The Transition Period
After completing the adoption process and bringing your new charge home, help him adjust to his new surroundin
Foal Vaccination Strategies
Protecting a foal from infectious diseases begins before birth.
Demystifying Mats and Bedding
Choosing the right mats and/or bedding for your barn will help keep horses comfortable and stalls clean.
Applying Pasture Analysis
Collecting an accurate pasture sample is only half the battle; interpreting the results and putting them to go
Mysterious Swelling
My horse has a swollen 24-inch “vein” on the middle of his underbelly and all the way up to his genitals…
Post-Outbreak Horse Hauling Concerns
My horse will be hauled to a state affected by the recent equine EHV-1 outbreak. Should I be concerned?
Post-Surgery Prognosis in Horses
When a horse needs surgery, what’s his prognosis for a full recovery? What problems can occur during recovery?
Georgia Horse Owners Sought for Survey
Georgia horse industry members are asked to participate in the state’s first Equine Economic Impact Study.
AAEP Task Force: BLM Mustang Care “Appropriate”
The AAEP-BLM task force made recommendations to improve the care they already deem “appropriate.”
Management Practices Could Help Reduce Cribbing
An analysis of cribbing research provides information about the behavior and suggests preventative measures.
New Method for Collecting Equine Cerebrospinal Fluid Samples
Researchers determined a CSF tap can be performed on the horse’s upper neck using ultrasound guidance.
IAWTI Courses Help Responders Handle Livestock Emergencies
Two training session at UC Davis trained first responders in the safest ways to handle livestock emergencies.
2010 Canadian Equine Industry Profile Study Results Released
The 2010 Canadian Equine Industry Profile Study results reveal an equine industry worth $19 billion annually.
Hurricane Irene’s Damage: No Equine Losses So Far
Days after Hurricane Irene battered the East Coast, authorities are evaluating the damage left behind.
Colic in Broodmares: Special Considerations
Peripartum colic is a common but sometimes life-threatening complication often seen in broodmares.
Additional EHV-1 Cases Confirmed in California
Two additional California horses tested positive for neurologic equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) on Aug. 24.
