Latest News – The Horse
Rutgers ESC Announces 2012 Spirit of the Horse Award Winner
Liz Durkin sponsored R.U. Levi, a Wobbler syndrome-afflicted Mustang who now serves as a teaching horse.
Slower Feeding is Safer Feeding for Horses
A better equine feeding system will offer small amounts of grain and forage over many hours.
Beanie–A Public Servant
Despite a life fraught with challenges, the mare has stood tall, both literally and figuratively, and many people have reaped the rewards of her kindness and perseverance.
Healing the Hoof During Therapy or Layup
Farriers can help devise a hoof care plan to helps a performance horse return to work as soon as possible.
Pigeon Fever Cases in Reported in Louisiana Horses
More than 30 cases of pigeon fever in horses have been recently identified in Louisiana.
Outbreak Alert Helps in Fighting Equine Disease
Since June 2011, the program has provided notification of more than 500 equine disease reports to subscribers.
Equitarian Outreach Table Topic (AAEP 2011)
The Equitarian Initiative educates veterinarians interested in helpding working equids worldwide.
Cohen Discusses Epidemiology at AAEP Convention
Veterinarians use the principles of evidence-based medicine when they diagnose patients.
Mare and Foal Care: Free Webinar
Topics covered in the webinar will include late-term mare care, foaling, and newborn/young foal care.
Texas Authorities Probe Deadly Barn Fire
Fire authorities in Harris County, Texas, are investigating a barn fire that killed 11 horses.
Effect of Bit Type on Performance Horses Evaluated
Regardless of the bit used, each horse’s performance remained constant in the two dressage tests.
Track Veterinarians See Progress in Equine Health, Safety
The racing industry is making significant progress in identifying causes for equine injuries, two vets agree.
New Gene Chip Could Help Detect, Treat WNV in Horses
Researchers developed a “brain and immunity chip” to characterize molecular changes in the equine brain.
BLM Releases Triple B Gather Review Results
There was no consensus among welfare authorities that animals were treated inhumanely during the gather.
The Toe Crena: A Laminitic Link?
Research is needed to determine if the toe crena could be used as a prognostic indicator for laminitic horses.
UHC Welcomes KEHC and New Vocations as New Members
The UHC is pleased to welcome the Kentucky Equine Humane Center and New Vocations to the coalition.
