Latest News – The Horse
Does Horse Manure Make Safe Compost?
Do horse feeds made of products treated with herbicides and pesticides create contaminated compost that threatens the health of future gardens? Can deworming your horses then composting their manure lead to drug residue in your pile? Find out how to make the most of your horse’s manure.
Don’t Take Your Horse’s Dewormer: Ivermectin Unproven as COVID-19 Treatment
Social media is buzzing about an Australian study on the possible antiviral effects that ivermectin might have on the COVID-19 virus. However, little is known about the effects this treatment could have, and self-medicating is not advised.
COVID-19 Resources for Equestrian Facilities in California
The state of California has issued the following guidelines for equestrian facilities to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
10 Horse Vaccination Resources on TheHorse.com
To help you better understand vaccines’ importance, how and why they protect horses, and the impact of wellness exams on horse health, we’ve compiled a list of 10 important resources available to horse owners free on TheHorse.com.
New Therapy Could Combat Persistent Joint Infections in Horses
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a PRP lysate that, when teamed with antibiotics, can eradicate bacterial biofilms common in joint infections.
African Horse Sickness Cases in Thailand Quadruple
The African horse sickness (AHS) outbreak in Thailand has nearly quadrupled in a little more than a week, reaching 154 deaths and a fatality rate of 94% in horses showing clinical signs.
Risk and Reality: Horse Parasite Control and Anthelmintic Resistance
Managing parasites and preventing worm-related disease in horses is a complex topic. Learn why fecal egg counts are important and how to identify which anthelmintic (deworming) treatments are effective on your farm.
Virginia EHM Quarantine Released
The Amelia County index case has died due to a cause unrelated to equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy.
Preventing Pasture Overgrazing
Overgrazing isn’t just a problem of too many horses on a pasture. Instead, it results from not giving plants a chance to rest.
Feeding Horses Chia: Consider Calcium and Phosphorus Balance
Chia is calcium-rich, but inverted calcium-to-phosphorus ratios can cause horses big problems. Here’s what to know.
Punishment vs. Negative Reinforcement
What’s the difference between punishment and negative reinforcement, and how do they apply to learning theory? Dr. Camie Heleski explains.
What’s the Difference Between Animal Welfare and Rights?
Dr. Camie Heleski talks about what distinguishes welfare from rights and how the two concepts apply to caring for and training our horses.
Seeing Arenas From a Horse’s Perspective
Researchers investigated how horses interact with and view riding arenas as spaces. Here’s what they found.
Holistic Horse Care: What Does it Mean?
Here’s what you need to know about holistic veterinary medicine and how vets can integrate it into everyday practice.
Bright Yellows and Blues: The Safest Colors on the Track
According to British researchers, fence color could make a significant difference in racehorses’ ability to visualize obstacles as they approach them.
COVID-19 Economics Challenge the Horse Industry
From shutting down local horse shows to postponing the Olympic Games until 2021, the coronavirus pandemic has played havoc with the way owners keep, exhibit, and even trail ride their horses.
