Latest News – The Horse
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Elizabeth Boudaher
Boudaher is studying Rhodococcus equi under the direction of Carrie L. Shaffer, PhD, assistant professor at the Gluck Center.
Diagnosing Respiratory Problems in Sport Horses
Veterinarians have tools at their disposal, ranging from imaging to sample analysis, that can help pinpoint the cause of respiratory problems in sport horses.
UHC’s Operation Chip Program to Expand
The group will introduce “chipping clinics” for nonprofit rescues.
Growing Horse Pastures From the Ground Up
Pasture managers can take simple steps to develop a healthy root system and, in turn, a more resilient and productive pasture. Here’s how.
Free, Non-Toxic Insect Control for Horse Properties
Here’s a non-toxic insect control approach that can work for anyone: Encourage insect-eating birds to move into your yards, pasture, and barn areas.
Laramie County, Wyoming, Horse Confirmed EHM-Positive
The horse was euthanized due to a suspected case of rabies but was later confirmed positive for equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM), the neurologic form of EHV-1.
2018 UK Equine Farm and Facilities Expo to be Held May 31
Speakers will present on cost sharing, weed control, rotational grazing, ryegrass, and maintaining healthy horses.
Orange County EHV-1: Additional Cases Confirmed
Three additional horses have tested positive for equine hepresvirus-1 (EHV-1), California animal health officials reported.
Equine Research Hall of Fame Nominations Sought
The Equine Research Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have had distinguished careers in equine research.
Want to Improve Horse Welfare? Change Human Habits
To make a sustainable difference to horse welfare, owners must apply the findings of research into human behavior change, one researcher says.
AHC Announces Safe Sport Code of Practice
“The #MeToo and #TimesUp movements have further brought to light the importance of maintaining a safe environment for all, and the equine industry is no exception to this,” said AHC President Julie Broadway.
Nevada to Rethink Plan for Virginia Range Horses
The state of Nevada will reassess its options for managing the Virginia Range horses after an attempt to solicit a new private owner failed.
Equine Colic: What to Do When Your Vet is Far Away
Colic often needs immediate veterinary intervention. Dr. Louise Southwood offers advice for rural horse owners who live far away from their veterinarians.
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.
