Latest News – The Horse
Muscle Power: Muscle Mass in Growing Equine Athletes
Discussion of the management of muscle mass in growing athletic horses and in aging horses, includes dietary considerations such as protein and “muscle-building” supplements, by Dr. Kristine Urschel of the University of Kentucky.
Hagyard to Partner With NTRA Alliance
Hagyard Equine Medical Institute will participate in this year’s NTRA Professional Education Seminar.
Soil Scientist Works to Preserve Early Equine History
African Americans played a major role in Kentucky’s early equine history as jockeys, trainers, and grooms.
NYPD Mounted Unit Gets 9/11 Anniversary Duty
The New York City Police Department mounted unit will be called upon to observe the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
NYPD Mounted Unit Gets 9/11 Anniversary Duty
The equine members of the New York City Police Department’s (NYPD) Mounted Unit weren’t called to duty when terrorists attacked the city on Sept. 11, 2001, but the horses and their human partners will be in evidence on Sunday when New York marks …
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.
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.
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.
Normal Horse Vital Signs and Health Indicators
Use this interactive tool to learn about the normal adult horse’s vital signs.
Biosecurity for Hospitals and Horse Farms
When a horse is sick, good biosecurity could mean the difference between an isolated infection and an epidemic
Science in the Mix: ‘Pedigree Is Genetics’
The combination of genomics and pedigree theory hasn’t come close to reaching its potential, speakers agreed.
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.
Charges Filed in Pennsylvania Neglect Case
A farm operator is facing charges in connection with the alleged maltreatment of animals in York county.
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!
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.
Wildfires: When Evacuation is Not an Option
Tips for horse owners caught in the lines of wildfires when evacuation is not an option.
