Latest News – The Horse
Science, Governing Bodies Unite to Improve Horse and Rider Safety in Equestrian Sports
Although horse sports—and three-day eventing in particular—carry inherent risks to both horse and rider, significant safety efforts in recent years have led to safer competitions, according to two sports medicine specialists.
What Do You Know About Equine Endocrine Diseases?
Auburn researchers seek horse owners to complete their survey on EMS and PPID.
Study: Bone Cyst Implant Shows 95% Success Rate
Thirty-six out of 38 racehorses with subchondral bone cysts, mainly in the stifle, became sound within months of having a newly designed prosthesis implanted into their cysts.
A Nail in the Hoof: What Would You Do?
How would you react if your horse stepped on a nail? One practitioner outlines the steps you should take.
Laurel Downs Added To Kentucky’s Disease-Related Travel Regulations
Approval is now needed to move horses to Kentucky from Laurel Downs as well as from Pimlico in Maryland.
Respiratory Infections and Recovery in Horses
How long does it take for a horse to recover from a respiratory virus, such as equine influenza or herpesvirus (EHV)?
African Horse Sickness Update
With mortality rates topping 90%, AHS has left a devastating wake of destruction across Thailand and Malaysia. Learn about this disease, the recent outbreak, and what it could mean for U.S. horse owners.
Is Alfalfa Making My Horse Pee More?
A senior gelding is urinating more frequently after alfalfa got added to his diet. Here are the possible reasons.
Oregon Quarter Horse Confirmed With Equine Influenza
Ten additional horses at the Clackamas County boarding facility were exposed.
Neurologic EHV-1 Confirmed in Vermont Horse
No link has been established between this case and outbreaks in Europe and Florida.
More Ontario Horses Confirmed With Neurologic EHV
Northumberland and Durham counties are now affected.
Horse Slow Feeder Safety
Slow feeders and haynets offer many benefits for horses, such as metered forage intake, but can also create safety issues. Here are solutions to common challenges.
During and After Foaling: What To Expect
Learn about the stages of labor and the normal post-foaling chain of events so you can react quickly if issues arise.
Predicting and Preparing for Foaling
Learn how to pinpoint parturition (foaling) so you can avoid surprises and prepare for a healthy delivery.
Horse Deworming Facts
Deworming doesn’t have to be dull! Brush up on your parasite control knowledge with these expert-approved facts.
Respiratory EHV-1 Confirmed in Colorado Horse
The Larimer County premises is under official quarantine.
