Latest News – The Horse
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.
Traumatic Brain Injuries in Equestrian Sport
Equestrians are athletes, and athletes suffer injuries. And one neurology professor says that, among sports-related traumatic brain injuries, the highest incidence among adults occurred in equestrians.
BLM to Gather Wild Burros in Nevada After Vehicle Collisions
The BLM estimated the wild burro population in the area to be 240 animals, more than five times the target population of 28-46 animals.
Safety Around Horses: Equestrian and Organizational Perspectives
Two different perspectives on horse rider and handler safety were presented by an accomplished group of panelists at the inaugural Horse Industry Safety Summit.
How Eating Right and Staying Fit Help Equestrians Stay Safe
Working with horses is unpredictable, but one thing equestrians can control is themselves, says one riding coach. Here’s how treating ourselves as athletes can help us stay safer in the long run.
EHV-1 in Pennsylvania: Update on Chester County Case
The EHV-1-positive horse died in quarantine due to an unrelated medical issue, not EHM (which develops when EHV affects the central nervous system), the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture said.
