Latest News – The Horse

Can a Horse Consume Too Many Electrolytes?
Find out why a horse might prefer electrolyte water over plain water and if that’s a cause for concern.
TAA Accredited 37 Organizations for 2017
The organizations include 31 that were reaccredited and six that received accreditation for the first time.

Colt or Filly? Breeders Soon Might be Able to Choose
Researchers are studying whether magnetic nanoparticles could effectively separate “X” and “Y” stallion spermatozoa.
Vets Triage San Luis Rey Downs Survivors
Some people lost everything, while surviving humans and horses face injuries and ailments of varying severities.

BEVA’s MumsVet Introduces Guidance Resources for Employers
The documents are designed to provide guidance and resources for veterinary employers with pregnant staff.

Equine Parasitology Researcher Dr. Gene Lyons Dies
Eugene T. Lyons, PhD, a longtime UK Department of Veterinary Science faculty member, died Dec. 7. He was 86.
Cameron Lago Wins Roger L’Heureux Memorial Award Winner
Lago, a Standardbred groom in Canada, will receive full tuition for two online courses through Equine Guelph.

2017 AAEP Trade Show Tour
Join The Horse as we meet vendors on the AAEP Trade Show floor.

Horses Killed, Others Evacuated From California Wildfires
The region’s equestrian community has worked day and night to remove horses from the blazes’ paths.

Immunosenescence: What Owners of Old Horses Need to Know
Take a look at how immunosenescence and its effects impact the way owners and veterinarians care for senior horses.
Rood & Riddle Clinicians to Speak at Lunch and Learn Series
Presentation topics will include colic, assisted reproduction techniques, therapeutic shoeing, and anesthesia.

ARCI Model Rules Committee to Meet Dec. 7-8
Possible discussion topics include joint treatments and injections, detailed equine health records, and more.

Napoleon’s Marengo Gets a Facelift
Nearly 200 years after his death, scientists at the U.K.’s Natural History Museum gave Marengo a full skeletal makeover.
Nominations Open for 2018 Equine Industry Vision Award
The award recognizes innovation across the entire equine market, as well as ingenuity and service.

What Does a ‘Free’ Horse Cost? Part 1
Here’s what you need to know before acquiring a free (or nearly free) horse.

How to Choose a Horse Blanket
Get some tips on choosing the right blanket for your horse with Karmen Mills of Around the Bend Farm in Newcastle, Calif.