Latest News – The Horse
Box Fan Recall Could Affect Horse Owners
Lasko Products Inc., manufacturer of home appliances such as fans and heaters, is recalling approximately 4.8 million box fans (similar to those frequently used in barns by horse owners) after an electrical problem in the fan’s motor has caused some
AHC National Issues Forum to Focus on New Tenor in Congress
This year’s American Horse Council National Issues Forum will be held June 21 in Washington, D.C., during the AHC’s annual meeting. The annual meeting will run from June 19-22 at the Washington Court Hotel and includes an update on the
Gluck Center’s Equine Reproductive Health Group Sets Goals
The equine reproductive health group at the University of Kentucky Gluck Equine Research Center has developed a number of strategic goals to help enhance reproductive performance in horses. Conveniently centered in the largest Thoroughbred nursery in
Horse Sedation with an Oral Gel (AAEP 2010)
A study showed that oral detomidine gel successfully sedated horses for routine procedures.
Eventing Radio Episode 127- Boyd Martin’s Call-in Show
Boyd Martin is our first LIVE Call-in guest on the Eventing Radio Show this week answering questions from listeners about the sport and his career.
New Mexico Equine Summit To Address State Horse Industry
The first New Mexico Equine Industry Summit will be held March 26 at the Curry County fairgrounds in Clovis, N.M., and is coordinated by New Mexico State University’s (NMSU) Cooperative Extension Service and the New Mexico Horse Council.
AVMA: Disaster Plans Must Include Pets
As emergency crews respond to the tsunami crisis in Japan and flooding in California, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) reminds pet owners via video to include pets and livestock in emergency plans. “Taking care of pets can be
Comprehensive Planning for Equine Organizations
In horse-related organizations, as in all business ventures, practical management skills are key to success. But according to Lori Garkovich, PhD, professor in the Department of Community and Leadership Development at the University of Kentucky, many
Nielsen Accepts Parasitology Position at the Gluck Center
Martin K. Nielsen, DVM, PhD, an assistant professor at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark, has accepted an assistant professor appointment in parasitology at the University of Kentucky’s Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Research Center. Nielsen will join
Pain Management Options for Horses
Methods of managing pain in horses range from non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug use and opioids to alpha-2 agonists and ketamine, among others. Over the years, experience and research have helped veterinarians determine which of these are most
The Dating Game
Some Internet romances work out, some do not. Barbara and William met through an online dating service in January 2005. Their profiles included photographs of
What’s Your Horse’s Body Condition Score?
Regular body condition scoring helps you keep your horse in good health. Learn how and when to score your horse with Dr. Bob Coleman of the University of Kentucky.
Merial and Intervet/Schering-Plough Merger Plans Terminated
Sanofi-aventus (the parent company of Merial) and Merck (the parent company of Intervet/Schering-Plough) announced today that their plans to merge the two animal health divisions into a new animal health venture have been terminated. Plans for the
Tennessee Horse Trainer Indicted for HPA Violations
A Federal Grand Jury has indicted three Tennessee residents for alleged violations of the Horse Protection Act (HPA). The indictment handed down earlier this month alleges that between 2002 and 2010, Spotted Saddle Horse trainer Barney Davis and two
House Passes Arkansas Horse Care Bill
An Arkansas bill that would allow equine dentists who are not veterinarians to float horses’ teeth without facing prosecution from that state’s Veterinary Medical Examining Board advanced on March 18 when it was passed by the Arkansas House of
Deworming: Readers Discuss Their Barns’ Protocols
More than 560 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “Does your barn follow a standardized deworming program, using the same product at the same time for every horse?”
