Latest News – The Horse
Preparing Horses for a Companion’s Departure
A reader seeks advice for introducing a new companion to her horse after his pasturemate’s death.
Extended Cold Spells Pose Risks to Livestock
Ensure horses and livestock have adequate shelter, water, dry bedding, and feed to make it through the cold spell.
Welfare Implications for Genetically Engineered Horses
Genetically engineered horses could be arriving as soon as next year, but how that engineering might affect their health and welfare remains unclear.
What Should Be Included in an OTTB Prepurchase Exam?
Dr. Janik Gasiorowski shares what PPE components are important when evaluating an off-track prospect.
Horse Dies After Jousting Competition
A horse participating in a jousting exhibition has died after accidentally being stabbed in the groin by a broken lance.
TWH Group, USDA Partner for Shoeing Clinic
USDA inspectors and others will review shoeing measurements, perform hands-on demonstrations, and more.
TWH Group, USDA Partner for Shoeing Clinic
USDA inspectors and others will review shoeing measurements, perform hands-on demonstrations, and more.
Mineral of the Month: Zinc
Zinc-deficient horses can exhibit reduced growth rates, inappetence, and skin abnormalities, among other issues.
EHV-1 Confirmed at Pennsylvania Harness Racing Track
One horse at The Meadows Racetrack has tested positive and is being treated. Two barns are currently quarantined.
New Bolton Center Begins Admitting Some Elective Patients
The hospital was quarantined after a horse there tested positive for equine herpes myeloencephalitis last week.
Hot Topics in Saddle Fit
Vets discussed kissing spines, memory foam, English and Western saddle fit, rider weight, rein lameness, and more.
Horse Stabled at Laurel Park Tests Positive for EHV
The horse was removed from Barn 20 at Laurel Park and placed in isolation off the premises.
The 411 on Equine Shipping Fever
Find out how your veterinarian might diagnose and treat this pulmonary disorder, and how you can prevent it.
25 Years of Lloyd’s Equine Disease Quarterly
The EDQ still aims to provide accurate information on equine diseases at three levels: in Kentucky, in the United States, and internationally.
Eighth Racehorse Welfare and Safety Summit Scheduled
The summit will be held June 27, 2018, at the Keeneland sales pavilion, in Lexington, Kentucky.
Deadline to Apply for Free Vaccines Through UHVRC is Feb. 1
Qualifying facilities can receive EEE/WEE, EHV, WNV, influenza, tetanus, and rabies vaccines for horses.
