Latest News – The Horse
EEE in Georgia Horses: First Case of 2019 Confirmed
The unvaccinated 3-year-old Miniature Horse from Lowndes County is recovering with supportive care.
How to Throw a Retirement Party for Your Horse
When 28-year-old Scotty retired from his long-held position as a saintly lesson horse, his owner threw a celebration. Here’s how to honor the special horses in your life when it’s time for them to retire.
Off-Label Bisphosphonate Use in Racehorses
Bisphosphonates are FDA-approved for controlling clinical signs associated with navicular syndrome in horses ages 4 and older. Some veterinarians use them off-label to treat other equine bone issues. But could this off-label use be detrimental? One equine veterinarian recently gave a rundown on what research says.
Santa Anita Racehorse Breakdowns: Thinking Beyond the Track Surface
Aside from footing, a number of factors could be contributing to catastrophic injuries. What would it take to definitively pinpoint a cause? Dr. Peta Lee Hitchens, who has an interest in the epidemiology of racehorse breakdowns, explains.
Feeding the Healthy Senior Horse
Your old horse’s rations might not need to change just because he’s got a few more gray hairs around his eyes. Still, owners should consider some key points when feeding their seniors.
Storing Toxic Substances in Horse Stables
Some products found on farms are flammable, toxic, or hazardous to human and animal health. Learn more about how to use, store, and discard them properly.
Should My Horse Exercise on an Empty Stomach?
Riding before your horse gets fed could put him at risk for gastric ulcers. Find out why.
Santa Anita Owners, TOC Agree on New Horse Safety Measures
Complete veterinary-record transparency, strict limitations on pain-relieving and/or anti-inflammatory medication/treatment, and banning therapeutic medications or treatments without a qualified veterinary diagnosis from a state-licensed veterinarian are among the agreed-upon initiatives.
Can You Identify Insects and the Horse Diseases They Transmit?
Researchers found that, overall, the British owners surveyed had poor awareness of bugs (such as mosquitoes and midges) and insect-transmitted diseases that could affect their horses.
How Firocoxib Could Help Colic Surgery Patients
Researchers found that firocoxib and flunixin meglumine provided similar levels of pain control after colic surgery, but firocoxib resulted in reduced evidence of endotoxemia at 48 hours post-surgery.
Santa Anita Owners Release Open Letter After 22 Racehorse Fatalities
The Stronach Group letter announces changes to medication and whip-use rules at Santa Anita and Gulfstream parks. It comes after an unprecedented number of horses died from training or race-related injuries at Santa Anita during the current meet.
Budgeting for Horse Barn Owners
A budget is meant to be an empowering tool that guides you in decision-making, which can make your horse life easier and your business plan successful. Download this free report to learn more!
Caring for Orphan Foals
Veterinarians share their recommendations for managing orphan foals, including diet challenges and behavior issues.
Feeding Ponies
Feed your roly-poly pony the way Nature intended to prevent obesity-related diseases such as laminitis and equine metabolic syndrome.
A New Way to Detect Humeral Stress Fractures in Racehorses
Researchers confirmed that ultrasound is a useful and economical screening tool to identify humeral stress fractures and can be used with radiography to monitor healing.
Neck and Back Pain in Horses
Learn about what causes horses to experience back pain, how it’s diagnosed, and how to make your horse more comfortable.
