Latest News – The Horse
TAA Grants $3 Million to Accredited Thoroughbred Aftercare Organizations in 2018
Since inception in 2012, the TAA has awarded more than $13.8 million in grants to accredited Thoroughbred aftercare organizations.
Assateague Wild Horses: November 2018 Census Complete
The Maryland herd’s population is currently at 78 horses, including 21 stallions and 57 mares.
A New Horse With an Unknown History: Where to Start?
I purchased a horse, and she came with no health records. How do I get her back on a preventive care regimen?
Scientists Discover How ‘Speed Gene’ in Thoroughbred Racehorses Works
Researchers have discovered the inner workings of a known “speed gene” in Thoroughbred racehorses, which directly affects skeletal muscle growth and, in turn, race distance aptitude.
Dwarfism in Miniature Horses: New Study Published
Researchers identified found mutations in the gene aggrecan—the major structural protein of cartilage associated with dwarfism in Miniature Horses.
Improved Equine Genetic Map Released
By re-analyzing DNA from a Thoroughbred mare named Twilight using updated equipment, scientists corrected thousands of errors in the original sequence released in 2009.
Managing Horse Hoof Balance and Capsule Distortion
Hoof capsule distortions associated with hoof imbalance typically aren’t severe, they can affect horses’ comfort and be challenging for owners and their farriers to manage.
Virginia Tech Dedicates Renovated Youngkin Equine Soundness Clinic
Virginia Tech said the facility will expand its Equine Medical Center’s capacity to provide diagnostics and treatment for lameness and other conditions that prevent equine athletes from performing at optimal potential.
How Do Bisphosphonates Help Navicular Syndrome?
Dr. Kyla Ortved explains how bisphosphonate drugs work, their use in human medicine, and how they can help horses with navicular syndrome.
Louisiana Pair Arrested in Horse Thefts
Donna Greenwell and Christopher Rocio were arrested and each charged each with felony livestock theft. If convicted, they could face both fines and jail time.
Study: Surgery Can Save Horses That Eat Wire
While wire ingestion was once considered a death sentence, researchers recently found that surgery can save some affected horses, especially if the foreign body is identified and treated early.
How Anatomically Accurate Are MRIs of Horse Stifles?
Researchers found that high-field MRI provided highly detailed and anatomically accurate images of equine stifle soft tissues.
EIA in Texas Horses: Three Cases Confirmed
Officials confirmed three EIA cases in horses from Kaufman, Tarrant, and Tom Green counties.
WNV in North Carolina Horses: Case Confirmed in Johnston County
This is the fourth confirmed case of WNV in North Carolina horses in 2018.
BLM to Conduct Wild Horse Gather in Eastern Nevada
The BLM said the Silver King HMA’s horse population is currently more than 10 times above the land’s capacity to, over the long-term, support wild horses along with the other wildlife. The agency plans to gather and remove up to 980 wild horses.
Supplementing Horses With Vitamin E
Vitamin E deficiencies can cause neurologic and other health problems in horses. As such, at-risk horses—from breeding stock and foals to equine athletes and pasture pets—might benefit from supplementation.
