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TheHorse.com’s Top Videos of 2017
Find videos on fear in horses, body condition scoring, hoof adaptability, sweet itch, and more.
A Closer Look at the Normal Asil Arabian Hoof
Veterinarians could be able to use this baseline data to identify prelaminitic changes in Arabian horses.
PZP, Please?
Where can I order the PZP vaccine (porcine zona pelucida, used for fertility control in some animals)?
TheHorse.com’s Top Articles of 2017
Articles on laminitis, colic, hoof abscesses, licking and chewing, and wound care are among the most-read in 2017.
Body Language in Horse and Human Interactions
Understanding body language when working with equids can improve how we interact with and study them.
The Horse’s Top Instagram Posts of 2017
View some of the most popular moments captured on The Horse’s Instagram account this year.
TheHorse.com’s Top Downloads of 2017
Find reports and forms on horse identification, scratches, supplements, harmonious housing, senior horses, and more.
The Jockey Club Adds Fee to Support Aftercare
The Jockey Club will charge $35 for each mare reported bred by a stallion on the annual Report of Mares Bred form.
2018 UK Equine Research Seminar Series Announced
Lecture topics will include parasitology, gastric ulcers, fescue management, respiratory conditions, and more.
Stirrup Placement and Rider Biomechanics: What’s the Link?
Rider biomechanics significantly impact horse biomechanics, affecting performance, musculoskeletal health, and welfare.
Gene Lyons and Sharon Tolliver: An Era in Parasitology
Take a look back at the lives and work of veterinary parasitologists Dr. Eugene T. Lyons and Sharon C. Tolliver.
UKVDL Offering New Panels: Equine Diarrhea Multiplex PCR
The three new problem-based panels offer a focused diagnostic test selection for equine diarrhea cases.
What is the DDFT’s Role in Navicular Syndrome?
Dr. Torri Maxwell explains how the soft-tissue structures play a role in navicular-related lameness.
Mineral of the Month: Selenium
Selenium is an important part of the equine diet, but is only required in small amounts and has a narrow safety margin.
Atrial Fibrillation a Heritable Trait in Standardbreds
Researchers found high degrees of heritability (up to 0.17), especially in male horses and in pacers.
UK Celebrates Continued Lloyd’s of London Partnership
Lloyd’s presented a $50,000 check to UK to continue their support of Equine Disease Quarterly.
