Latest News – The Horse
5 Things You Need to Know: Senior Horse Dental Care
Dr. Dominic Dawson, an internal medicine specialist at the University of California, Davis, discusses important old horse dental issues and makes dental care recommendations for aging equids.
Testing for Endocrine Diseases in Middle-Aged and Older Horses
The older equine population is at greater risk of developing debilitating endocrine disorders such as insulin dysregulation and equine metabolic syndrome, all of which are best identified and treated as early as possible.
Signs Your Horse Needs a Dental Exam
Are your horse’s teeth bothering him? Here are some common signs to watch for.
Diagnosing Insulin Dysregulation in Horses: Consider Season’s Effect
Researchers found that both basal and post-oral-sugar-test insulin responses vary across seasons in horses with insulin dysregulation.
Hoof Conformation, Balance, and Hind-Limb Lameness in Horses
Researchers recently identified a link between hind-limb lameness and coffin bone angles, which they said has not been previously described in horses.
EIA at Gulfstream Park: One Case Confirmed
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services confirmed a positive case of EIA in a horse at Gulfstream Park, a racetrack in Broward County, Florida.
10 IgG Resources on TheHorse.com
Your horse needs a strong immune system to stand up to the challenges that come with living outdoors, commingling with other equids, and more. Critical to that immune system are infection-fighting proteins called antibodies (immunoglobulin G, or IgG). How much do you know about your horse’s IgG levels?
Cribbers Learn as Well as Noncribbers When Stress is Well-Managed
But, while the cribbers learned as well as the noncribbers, that doesn’t mean they’re the same as noncribbers when learning, researchers cautioned. They’re sensitive to stress and need particular attention to stress management, especially in a new environment, they said.
Is This Head-Bumping Horse Aggressive or Confused?
Food-aggressive horses might escalate their attempts to ask for treats, like bumping humans with their heads, to more aggressive food-guarding behavior, one equine behaviorist says.
BLM Montana/Dakotas Holding Wild Horse Management Hearing
The BLM is seeking public comments on motorized vehicles and aircraft use in managing wild horses and burros on agency-managed lands in Montana and the Dakotas.
Cost-Cutting Tips for Horse Farm Owners
Making a horse property or business financially sustainable can be challenging. If you could use cost-cutting help, here are a few tips from two barn owners.
Why is My Gelding’s Sheath Swollen?
A swollen sheath might be a minor issue, but it also could have more serious implications, one veterinarian says.
BLM to Gather Horses in Nevada’s Pine Nut Mountains
The BLM said excessive grazing has degraded sage-grouse habitat and, due to a lack of forage and water within the HMA, an increasing number of horses have been moving outside the HMA, creating traffic hazards, conflicts with local property owners, and other public safety issues.
Starch in Horse Diets
Although it can be damaging if fed improperly, starch can be an important part of horse diets. Here’s what you should know.
British National Equine Forum to Feature Talks on Fitness, Behavior
The 2019 National Equine Forum, scheduled to take place March 7 in London, U.K., will be live-streamed online.
Cooling Your Horse Out on Cold Days
Helping your horse with his post-exercise cooling process can impact how well he recovers. But cold weather cooling requires also guarding against a chilled horse.
