Latest News – The Horse
UK Celebrates 27 Years of Partnership With Lloyd’s of London
Lloyd’s of London representatives recently presented a $50,000 check to UK for continued funding of the international publication Equine Disease Quarterly.
Horses Need Extra TLC During Cold, Wet Winter Weather
Horses require extra attention when low temperatures are accompanied by wet and windy conditions. Here’s how to help your horse cope with winter weather.
UK Extension Agents to Host 12th ‘Pastures Please!!’ Workshop
Presentation topics will include how to manage weedy grasses in grazed pastures, safe tall-fescue varieties for all classes of horses, and using seed coating and other techniques to improve pasture establishment.
EHV-1 Abortions in Ontario: Two Cases Reported in Haldimand County
A week prior to the abortions, two horses on the same farm developed clinical signs consistent with the neurologic form of EHV-1. These horses were euthanized and no further diagnostic testing was performed, OMAFRA said.
Commentary: The Importance of Identifying the Cause of Equine Abortions
It’s critical that owners and breeding farms send aborted foals to a veterinary diagnostic laboratory, even if the cause of abortion appears obvious. Here’s why.
Does My Horse Have Pyramidal Hoof Disease?
Also known as “buttress foot,” this condition primarily affects horses with poor leg conformation in high-impact disciplines. A veterinary podiatry expert explains.
Catastrophic Injuries in Racehorses: Impact of Lameness, Medication, and Surgery
Researchers found no apparent link between previous surgery and catastrophic injury, but they did identify associations with medication use and lameness.
EHV in Georgia: Two Cases Confirmed in Morgan County
There are two EHV cases—including one EHM case—and three suspect cases at a single Morgan County facility.
A Day in the Life of an Equitarian
Learn how veterinarians are helping the working equids of the developing world and their owners. In this article, Dr. Ashleigh Leighton Kornatowski shares a behind-the-scenes look at a typical day on an equitarian trip.
AERC to Split With USEF
The American Endurance Ride Conference has announced plans to terminate its affiliation with the U.S. Equestrian Federation, effective in December.
Lawyers Appeal Ruling in Horse’s Suit Against Former Owner
Lawyers representing an Oregon horse in a suit against former owner for damages resulting from alleged neglect have filed an appeal in the case after it was dismissed last year.
2019 Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forages Conference Scheduled
The 38th Kentucky Alfalfa and Stored Forages Conference will take place Feb. 21 in Lexington.
New ARCI Standards Expand Drug Classifications, Stiffen Some Penalties
The Association of Racing Commissioners International added more than 70 substances to Uniform Classification Guidelines for Foreign Substances and increased recommended penalties for clenbuterol and albuterol violations in Quarter Horse racing at the AQHA’s request,
Atrial Fibrillation in Horses has ‘Concerning’ Effects, Researchers Say
Researchers observed abnormally high heart rates and atypical heart beats in horses with atrial fibrillation, findings they said were surprising and scary.
5 Things to Consider Before Buying a Horse
Purchasing a horse is primarily about risk assessment, which is why prepurchase exams are so important. Here are some things to keep in mind.
Back Pain in Horses: Then and Now
A recent comparison of diagnosis and treatment of back pain in horses a decade apart has highlighted the way riders and veterinarians alike have evolved in their awareness and management of this condition.
