Latest News – The Horse
Mother’s Milk: Understanding Mare Lactation
Many think that lactation in the mare is not that important, especially compared to the dairy cow, from which milk is taken directly for human consumption. However, the importance of lactation in the mare must not be underestimated. Indeed, some
Rodeo Horses
Rodeo is a rough and tumble sport. It was born on the wide open rangelands of the West, but through the years it has been transformed into an entertainment package that knows no geographic boundaries. Despite that change, it remains a sport wher
Does Feeding Affect Behavior?
Next time you visit your local feed and tack store, peruse the horse supplement section. Chances are you will find at least one that claims to have a “calming” effect on horses. Whether or not these supplements live up to these claims is
Cosequin Helps Navicular Horses, Study Shows
A recently published clinical study conducted at Auburn University Equine Hospital supports the use of the nutraceutical product Cosequin in navicular syndrome cases.
Slaughter Transport Rule to be Published
The equine industry should receive a final rule from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in the near future on regulations pertaining to the commercial transportation of horses to slaughter facilities. At press time, the rule had
Wild Horse and Burro Management
“Be it enacted by the Senate and Horse of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, The Congress finds and declares that wild free-roaming horses and burros are living symbols of the historic and pioneer spirit of
Shared Diseases
The term zoonosis (plural zoonoses) means a disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans. The name is derived from the Greek zoi or zoe, meaning life, plus nosos, meaning disease. An equine zoonosis is a disease that humans can”he term zoonosis (plural zoonoses) means a disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans. The name
In the Aftermath of Birth–Retained Placenta
The birth of a foal is a wondrous event; if all goes well, it is over quickly as the mare goes through the three stages of labor. The first stage generally involves restlessness as the mare paces the stall, paws, lies down, gets back up, and
West Nile Virus Site Launched for Horse Owners
Fort Dodge Animal Health has taken a proactive approach to keeping horse owners informed on the spread and dangers of West Nile virus (WNV) by launching an information-packed web site and developing educational literature.
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Equestrian Groups Take Steps to Resolve Governance Matter
USA Equestrian President Alan F. Balch and U.S. Equestrian Team (USET) President Armand Leone
Jr. have announced that the Executive Committees of the two organizations have agreed in principle to a resolution of the equestrian governance
Wisconsin Veterinary School Gets Anderson Sling
A newly purchased Anderson sling will provide improved support for horses recovering from neurological problems or surgery at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine.
