Latest News – The Horse
2020 Equine Practitioner Product Guide: Part 1
Don’t let 2020 come to a close without stocking up on all your veterinary necessities. Download a free copy of The Horse‘s Equine Practitioner Product Guide for information on equipment, supplies, and product specials for veterinarians.
EIA Confirmed in Two Texas Counties
Each horse’s premises is under official quarantine.
West Nile Virus Confirmed in Florida Horse
This is the state’s 14th confirmed WNV case in 2020.
2020 Coyote Rock Ranch Scholarship Recipients Announced
Three veterinary students aiming for careers in equine medicine were selected to receive the $75,000 scholarships.
N.J. Farm Owner Input Sought for Equine BMP Survey
Rutgers University researchers hope to learn how equine operations in the state make decisions that impact the environment.
Study: Blanketed Horses Eat Less Hay
Researchers found blanketed horses during a Wisconsin winter ate 8% less free-choice hay than their unblanketed peers while maintaining similar body conditions.
Study: Slow-Releasing Deslorelin Delays Mares’ Heat Cycles
The drug used to bring mares into heat for breeding might be just as effective at keeping them out of heat when given at different doses.
Understanding AQHA’s Five-Panel Genetic Disease Test
Learn about the genetic test every American Quarter Horse Association breeding stallion must undergo and the five diseases it screens for.
Washington Horse Tests Positive for Equine Influenza
The affected horse’s boarding facility in Lewis County is under voluntary quarantine.
Washington Confirms Additional Equine Influenza Cases
A Thurston County facility confirms three horses positive, with another four exposed.
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Accredits 34 Organizations
The nonprofit awarded accreditation to 34 aftercare organizations, making them eligible for financial grants to support the care of their Thoroughbreds.
Fish Oil as an Omega-3 Source for Horses
Omega-3 fatty acids offer horses health benefits, but are fish sources okay for horses to eat?
Common Types of Weeds in Horse Pastures
From winter and summer annuals to perennials and biennials, learn how to prevent and manage pasture weeds.
Fossils Found in India Offer Clues to Equid Evolution
Scientists have unearthed an ancient “uncle” to equids in India, pointing to the evolutionary origins of horses.
A Trail Ride Through Bryce Canyon National Park
Ride along with two BLM mustangs as they and their riders explore Bryce Canyon National Park.
California Burros Dead After Contracting Equine Influenza
Nearly 40 Riverside County burros have died from the disease.
