Latest News – The Horse
Saratoga Race Course Barn Quarantined Due to EHV-1 Positive
As of July 15, no other horses have exhibited clinical signs.
What’s New With Weaning Foals?
As you consider ways you can help your foal—and his dam—through the weaning process, examine proven methods based on research findings to formulate a plan.
A Sensible Start: Feeding Young Horses from Foaling to Weaning
A well-planned feeding program helps a foal’s caretakers manage growth rate effectively. Learn about common foal-feeding challenges and solutions, as well as how to develop a well-balanced feeding program for young, growing horses.
Dressage Horses Arrive in Japan for Tokyo Olympics
The first 36 Olympic horses arrived at Haneda Airport late July 14.
Which Insects Transmit EIA Horse to Horse?
Find out what insects can spread equine infectious anemia from Dr. Angela Pelzel-McCluskey.
Thirteen Texas Horses Succumb to EIA
The affected horses reside on three premises in separate counties.
Boehringer Ingelheim Requests Equine Research Award Proposals
This year’s topic is respiratory disease research, with a due date of Sept. 15.
Do Horses Like To Work?
Equine behavior experts say the answer depends on the work … and the horse.
Enter The Horse’s ‘Itchy Horse Challenge’ Contest
Do you have an itchy horse? Enter The Horse’s photo contest for a chance to win a prize pack from Kinetic Vet!
Sedation for Standing Procedures
Modern options for equine sedation allow veterinarians to safely and thoroughly provide care for their patients during standing procedures such as dental exams and joint injections.
Apply for Equine Research Fellows Scholarships by Sept. 1
AAEP member veterinarians embarking on equine research in graduate school are eligible.
The Banes of Bathing Horses
Find out how to avoid equine skin and coat problems caused by frequent lathering and rinsing.
Horse Sports a Go for Tokyo Olympics
Equestrians from 35 countries will participate in the Tokyo Games, which is 15 more countries represented than during the 2016 Games.
University of Kentucky Hosting Rotavirus Workshop July 19
The workshop will be in-person and also livestreamed for virtual attendance. It is free to attend.
Celebrate ‘National Meet a Horse Day!’
The American Horse Council invites industry members to introduce the general public to horses on July 17.
Do Bisphosphonates Damage Horses’ Joint Cartilage?
Researchers studied the effects of clodronate disodium on normal and inflamed equine cartilage in laboratory samples.
