Latest News – The Horse
Is It My Horse, or Is It Me?
We might be quick to blame a horse for misbehaving, but a closer look at equine behavior might reveal we’re the problem. Here’s what to consider.
Survey Says OTTB Owners Satisfied With Their Mounts
Researchers recently found that, despite what can be an arduous first year of transition, healthwise, owners are overwhelmingly very satisfied with their horses and most said they’d buy an OTTB again.
Tail Blocking’s Effects on Horse Communication
If a horse’s tail has been blocked or nerved, is he at a social disadvantage when turned out with others? An equine behaviorist weighs in.
Cargill Expands Southern States Horse, Livestock Feed Recall
Cargill is voluntarily expanding its livestock and horse feed recall due to elevated aflatoxin levels. The original recall was initiated May 6.
10 Composting Resources on TheHorse.com
Did you know May 29 is Learn About Composting Day? Get a head start with some of our top composting, manure management, and eco-friendly farm management resources available for free on TheHorse.com.
How 3-D-Printed Scaffolds, Stem Cells Could Aid Fracture Repair in Horses
Scientists are exploring how 3-D-printed scaffolds can help turn equine induced pluripotent stem cells into bone, which, they say, paves the way toward laboratory production of bone constructs that could ultimately aid fracture repair in horses.
Sun Protection for Horses
A veterinarian offers tips on sun protection for horses with pink skin from sunburn and photosensitivity during the summer months.
The Horse, EPM Society Become Media Partners
The Horse: Your Guide to Equine Health Care/TheHorse.com and the EPM Society have formed a media partnership designed to help horse owners care for horses with equine protozoal myeloencephalitis.
Strangles in Horses: Interpreting Gold-Standard Test Results
Researchers found that while any of the three tested qPCR diagnostic approaches can be effective in diagnosing true strangles cases, one stood out.
Do Fish Help Keep Horse Water Tanks Clean?
Do fish help keep horse water tanks clean? Maybe not, our nutritionist says, but they might have other benefits. Here’s why.
How to Effectively Supplement Horses With Vitamin E
With routine blood work and a strategic supplementation protocol, you can help your horse avoid the negative consequences associated with vitamin E deficiency. Here’s how.
Managing Headshaking in Horses: Magnesium, Boron Supplementation Might Help
Some severe headshaking cases that are resistant to existing treatments and can significantly compromise a horse’s quality of life. But researchers have recently determined that a supplementation regimen could help.
Carter Named to UK College of Agriculture Government Relations Post
Nicholas Carter, MS, has been named county and local government relations director in the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.
Diagnosing Head Injuries and Deciding When to Return to Riding
Studies have shown that equestrians are at more risk for traumatic brain injuries than participants in most other sports. Here’s what you need to know about concussion diagnostics and returning to riding.
Horse Castration: Severe Complication More Common in Certain Breeds, Cases
Evisceration—when the intestines protrude through the surgical site—can be fatal if not treated promptly. By knowing which breeds and castration methods are more prone to evisceration, vets can be better prepared for complications.
Stephenson Named UK Cooperative Extension Service Director
Laura Stephenson, PhD, has been named associate dean and director of the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.
