Latest News – The Horse
Racehorses, Swimming, and Colic
While swimming-induced colic does occur, it doesn’t happen as frequently as some might have thought.
Nominations Sought for Youth Horse Industry Leaders Awards
The AYHC is seeking nominations for the Adult and Student Leaders of the Year awards.
Ruling Could Affect Equine Drug Testing Regulations
A New York Supreme Court ruling regarding that state’s out-of-competition drug testing has other implications.
Congenital Flexural Limb Deformities in Foals
University of Kentucky researchers examine the genetics of congenital flexural limb deformities in foals.
USDA Forage Research Unit at UK has Equine Focus
UK is home to a unique USDA research unit that focuses a large portion of of its forage research on horses.
Horse Owner Preparation for Hurricanes and Other Natural Disasters
Earlier this week an earthquake had news organizations and social media feeds abuzz. Now it’s a Category 2 hurricane named Irene, spinning ominously over the
Laurie Lawrence Recognized with ASAA Fellow Award
Laurie Lawrence, PhD, received the American Society of Animal Science Fellow Award for research achievements.
Searching for UK Alums in the Horse Industry
Were you equine before the UK had an official equine program? If so, the UK Equine Initiative wants to know!
Irene ‘Just Another Storm’ for Feral Outer Banks Ponies
The feral ponies that inhabit North Carolina’s Currituck National Wildlife Refuge will weather Irene.
AAEP Helps Practitioners, Horse Owners Prepare for Hurricane
The AAEP alerts owners and veterinarians to take precautionary steps for equine safety this hurricane season.
Evaluating the Colicky Foal
Special considerations should be made when evaluating a colicky foal as opposed to an adult horse.
Odor Control in Paddocks
Especially in the summer months, odor smells in gravel or sand paddocks can get pretty intense–a real concern if you have neighbors close by. Plus,
AAEP Good Works Honoree Provides Care to ‘Hooved Heroes’
July honoree Ron Genovese, VMD, helps therapeutic riding horses at Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center.
Genome Blueprint for Horse and Human Vaccines
Gluck Equine Research Center’s Dr. John Timoney co-authored a paper on vaccines for Streptococcus equi.
Potomac Horse Fever Cases Seen at UKVDL
Between May and July, the UKVDL confirmed three deaths and 14 cases of Potomac horse fever in Kentucky.
Imprint Training and Future Performance
Dr. Sue McDonnell answers a reader’s quesion about foal imprint training.
