Latest News – The Horse
Mok Wins UK Three-Minute Thesis Competition
Mok used Robert Frost’s famous poem “The Road Not Taken” as an analogy to explain the developmental fate of cells that synthesize joint cartilage.
How Often are Owners Testing Horses for EIA?
Most EIA testing is done on a voluntary basis–owners aren’t necessarily required to test every horse at set intervals–making it very difficult to know the disease’s true prevalence, one researcher says.
Is Colic More Common as Horses Age?
Drs. Anthony Blikslager and Louise Southwood describe the reasons why older horses are at risk for colic.
Nebraska Ends Equine Massage Therapist License Requirement
The measure amended the state’s Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Practice Act to exempt equine massage therapists from being licensed by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.
2018 UK Horse Pasture Evaluation Program Enrollment Open
Participating farms receive detailed pasture assessments, including grass species composition and tall fescue analysis.
Behind the Scenes With a Four-Star Eventing Barn
Catch a ride with U.S. Team eventer Boyd Martin and find out what it takes to prepare high-performance horses for competition.
Scientists Study Supplement That Could Help IR Horses
Jerusalem artichoke meal showed promise in getting sugars out of healthy horses’ systems quicker than normal, but it hasn’t yet been tested in IR horses.
When Broodmares Colic
Post-foaling colic is a significant threat for mares. Dr. Anthony Blikslager describes what to look for and how to respond if your mare colics following foaling.
EHM Confirmed in Bowman County, North Dakota, Horse
A barrel racing horse developed rapidly progressive signs of EHM (the neuorlogic form of EHV-1) on April 19 and was euthanized the same day.
What it Takes To Ship Competition Horses Overseas
Take an inside look at the rules and regulations regarding importing horses to the United States solely for competition.
Clinical Signs of Equine Colic
Dr. Anthony Blikslager reviews what to look for if you think your horse is colicking.
Two More Orange County Horses Test Positive for EHV-1
The index case–a 17-year-old Thoroughbred gelding diagnosed with EHM, the neurologic form of EHV-1–remains quarantined and isolated offsite and continues to show clinical improvements.
Dragging Incident Leads to Horse’s Death
The 2-year-old filly was allegedly taken from her field and dragged behind a vehicle, authorities say.
‘Think Outside the Box’ for Horse Weight Loss
Researchers are working to help owners find ways to help their horses lose weight no matter their circumstances–from boarding facility set up issues to unsound horses that can’t be exercised.
Update: EPM in Horses
Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) can cause devastating neurologic illness in horses. Here’s what veterinarians know about how to diagnose, treat, and prevent EPM, and where the research is headed.
More Than 180 Animals Seized in Kansas
A Kansas woman and her son are facing multiple animal cruelty charges after authorities seized a herd of horses and multiple head of cattle from their Saline County properties.
