Latest News – The Horse
Study: Stallions, Geldings Have Slight Edge Over Mares in Eventing
Stallions and geldings outperformed mares in one-day and three-day events across several levels in the U.K. However, differences were “slight” and performance was equal across sexes at one level.
Lyme Disease: Clinical Signs in Horses
Dr. Eric Swinebroad gives an overview of Lyme disease’s potential clinical signs.
BLM Concludes Eastern Nevada Wild Horse Gather
The BLM gathered and removed 135 wild horses from public and private lands outside the Goshute Herd Management Area in Eastern Nevada.
Bill Would Stop Those Convicted of Animal Cruelty From Getting Guns
Anyone convicted of misdemeanor animal cruelty would be prohibited from legally obtaining a firearm if legislation recently introduced into the U.S. House of Representatives is passed.
Podotrochlosis: No Longer the End of the Road for Horses
Two veterinarians share what has remained the same and what’s changing when it comes to diagnosing and treating this frustrating condition, once known as navicular. Read an excerpt from this in-depth article in our July 2018 issue.
Do Snorts Suggest Horses are Happy?
New evidence suggesting that horses produce more snorts in favorable situations could improve animal welfare practices, researchers say.
New Jersey Equine Sanctuary Operator Charged
Sarah Rabinowitz is facing more than 60 charges for allegedly maltreating horses, donkeys, and other animals in her care.
Dr. Doug Herthel Dies at 71
Dr. Doug Herthel’s achievements included developing innovative techniques in equine orthopedic and colic surgery and anesthesia recovery and creating a humane ambulance system for injured horses, among others.
BLM Colorado Hosting Hearing on Vehicle Use in Horse Gathers
The hearing will take place July 20 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the BLM Little Snake Field Office, in Craig, Colorado.
Thoroughbred Charities of America Awards 2018 Grants
Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) and its Horses First Fund provided nearly $762,580 to Thoroughbred-industry-related nonprofits and natural disaster relief efforts.
Study: Most U.S. Horses Low, Moderate Strongyle Egg Shedders
Recognizing variations in strongyle populations across the country can help veterinarians refine parasite control recommendations depending on region, pasture access, horse age, and more.
Saskatchewan Horse Diagnosed With EHM
An unvaccinated 19-year-old Quarter Horse gelding presented with hind end ataxia with no improvement after anti-inflammatory treatment.
EIA Reported in Dallas, McLennan Counties, Texas
The affected Dallas County Standardbred horse and McLennan County Quarter Horse have been euthanized and their home premises will remain under quarantine until requirements for release are met.
Protein and Equine Ration Balancers: Let’s Do the Math
Nutritionist Dr. Clair Thunes explains why ration-balancer protein contents might seem high but aren’t.
Journey Through the Equine GI Tract
Learn about special characteristics of each part of the horse’s digestive tract and different medical conditions that can develop there.
Rabies in the Horse and Beyond in Kentucky
Rabies is a zoonotic (capable of being transmitted from animals to humans) disease that is distributed nearly worldwide. Attention to the disease is primarily focused on preventive and control strategies.
