Latest News – The Horse
Colicky Foals: Diagnostics and Decision-Making
Foals’ size and fragility present veterinarians with unique diagnostic and treatment challenges in the face of colic.
Saratoga Race Meet Marred by Horse Deaths
Eleven horses have died in racing or training at Saratoga Race Course since the start of the year.
Horses Abandoned Near Florida Everglades
Three horses have been apparently abandoned in the same area since Aug. 1.
LNJ Foxwoods Raises More Than $85,000 for Horses First Fund
The fund was established to help more than 40 horses abandoned in 2016 and those in need of emergency aid in the future.
NSW’s Third Hendra Case of 2017 Confirmed Near Lismore
The unvaccinated 12-year-old Welsh Pony mare was euthanized and tested positive for Hendra on Aug. 6.
Exploring the Equine Microbiome
Researchers are discovering how the vast and varied microbes in the horse’s gastrointestinal tract impact equine health.
Auli Farwa and Tennessee Lane Win 2017 Tevis Cup
Jeremy Reynolds’ Treasured Moments received the Haggin Cup, which recognizes the horse in the most superior condition.
Bugs in a Bag of Horse Feed
What should you do if you find unwelcome pests in your horse’s grain? Our nutritionist weighs in.
Equine End-of-Life Session Scheduled for BEVA Congress
The lectures will review what vets know and how to make this final act as stress-free as possible for all involved.
Congress Continues to Promote Land Access
New legislation, the Recreation Not Red-Tape Act, focuses on streamlined permitting to access public lands.
When to Refer a Colic Case
A vet reviews the different lesions practitioners might encounter during a colic and whether they warrant referral.
TCA Elects Five New Directors
Bing Bush, Robert Devlin, Claire Novak, Lonny Powell, and Anna Seitz, have joined the Board of Directors.
SAFE Act Reintroduced Into Senate
The act is intended to prohibit U.S. horse processing plant development and the export of horses for processing.
North Carolina Confirms First Equine EEE Case of 2017
The 16-year-old Paint horse from Cabarrus County died after contracting the virus.
August KENA Meeting to Focus on Equine Emergencies
The dinner and lecture will take place Aug. 15 at Fasig-Tipton, in Lexington, Kentucky.
Study: Winter Foals Smaller Than Spring, Summer Foals
There was no difference in birth weight, but placenta weight was lower and size was smaller in winter-foaling mares.
