Latest News – The Horse
Group Caring for Seized N.Y. Horses Receives $10K
The Columbia-Greene Humane Society, which is caring for horses recently removed from Center Brook Farm, has received a $10,000 donation from the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s
Bermudagrass for Horse Pastures
Kentucky horse owners might find Bermudagrass to be a good summer pasture species for mares, foals, and yearlings, and it might also serve as an on-farm source of hay or bedding. These observations are based on a continuing four-year study at the
Commentary: Horse Health Research Needs Funding
Research is an important, but not always visible, part of the horse industry. Basic research is often conducted in laboratories away from horse farms and racetracks. However, results from basic research are frequently the starting point for
Two Horses Die at Calgary Stampede Chuckwagon Races
Two horses died in separate incidents at the Calgary Stampede in Alberta, Canada. The annual event features rodeo-style competitions and livestock exhibitions.
The horses were competing in the Stampede’s GMC Rangeland Derby chuckwagon race.
Equine Respiratory Disease Diagnosis Aided by Fluid Evaluation
Respiratory disease in horses can be accurately assessed through laboratory evaluation of respiratory fluids, according to a new review by French and Belgian researchers.
When combined with clinical examinations, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL
Barrel Horse Theft: Arrest Likely, Sheriff Says
Arrests in connection with the theft and abuse of a barrel horse in South Dakota could take place this week according to Stanley County law enforcement authorities.
The horse was competing in the Fort Pierre Rodeo when it was taken from the
Unwanted Horse Survey Results Released
The results of a survey on perceptions of factors surrounding the unwanted horse issue are now available from the Unwanted Horse
Older than Dirt
Elmer Bandit, the 38-year-old competitive trail horse who broke the record for lifetime mileage last year, is one of our favorite examples of a geriatric
Care and Repair
Although it may come as a no-brainer to most horse owners, the diligent care of your tack and equipment will result in a longer-lasting product
11 Horses Die in Texas Pasture, Heat and Dehydration Cited
Equipment failure and employee negligence are being blamed for the heat-related deaths of 11 horses in Weatherford, Texas, last week.
Firocoxib Dose for Navicular Pain and Osteoarthritis Established
When it comes to pain management in horses, the words “osteoarthritis” and “phenylbutazone” seem to work in tandem. But not all veterinarians are sold on the routine use of this drug in horses. Phenylbutazone is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
Chincoteague Ponies Receive Donated Vaccines, Dewormers
The Chincoteague pony herd is thought to be descended from animals aboard a Spanish ship that wrecked in the 16th century, but today the herd is getting 21st century health care.
Again this year, the herd will receive donated vaccinations
Thoroughbred Identification Service Enhanced by Jockey Club
Owners and equine rescue groups with unidentified Thoroughbreds that sport lip tattoos now have access to free identification services provided by the Jockey Club.
Unveiled in April, the free tattoo lookup service allows horse owners and
Sarcoids, Pain Management Among WCVM Horse Research Studies
The Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s Equine Health Research Fund (EHRF) has allocated a total of $69,000 to five new equine health research projects–all of which cover topics of vital importance for researchers and for horse owners.
Piaff, Part 2: The X-rays come back
In the first installment of this Equine ER series on Monday, Piaff, a Dutch warmblood gelding and emergency case, arrived at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital. His
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