Latest News – The Horse
Artificial Insemination: What’s New?
Precise timing and specialized tools are the mainstays of successful equine insemination.
A Pain in the Back
New diagnostic technologies and treatment modalities have revolutionized how vets address equine back pain.
The Science Behind Rehab Therapy
In the right hands, these physical therapy methods can help rehabilitate injured horses.
Foot Type and Laminitis Incidence in Feral Horses
Contrary to popular belief, feral horses are not exempt from developing laminitis.
Pennsylvania Horse Owner Sought
The 9-year-old mare was found standing unattended in a weedy, trash-filled lot between two rowhouses.
South Carolina Man Charged in Horse Shooting
He is facing charges for allegedly shooting a horse while hunting near the animal’s pasture in Aiken County.
Groups Seek to Halt Florida Barrel Race Meet
An emergency motion was filed Nov. 30 in an attempt to halt the state’s first pari-mutuel barrel racing meet.
Endometritis in Mares Horse Course Archived
Learn about endometritis, what causes it, and what veterinarians can do to treat the condition.
A Kick to the Throat
My horse got kicked in the lower throat area (esophagus) a while ago. Lately his breathing has been vigorous
A Bucket List Blunder
Back in 2007, a movie called The Bucket List hit theatres and people from all over the world were introduced–or reintroduced–to the concept of creating
AAEP Convention Attracts 6,400 to San Antonio
Nearly 6,400 veterinary professionals, guests, and exhibitors attended the 2011 meeting.
U.S. Horse Processing Could Resume Soon
One proponent believes horse processing in the United States could resume before the end of the year.
Soaking Hay: How Much Sugar Is Actually Removed?
According to one team of researchers, WSC reduction varies depending on how long the hay is submerged.
Florida Pari-Mutuel Barrel Racing Set to Begin Dec. 1
Gretna Racing’s Dec. 1 card will include 11 races in a head-to-head bracket format.
Georgia Horse Shootings Probed
One horse was killed and another was injured as a result of being shot in their pasture earlier this month.
Endometritis in Mares
Discussion of endometritis in mares, what causes it, and how it’s treated with Mats Troedsson, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACT, ECAR, chairman of the department of veterinary sciences at the Gluck Equine Research Center, University of Kentucky.
