Latest News – The Horse
Squelching the Stink on Horse Farms
Use these simple, yet important, tips for preventing unpleasant smells on your horse farm.
Poll Recap: Public or Private Lands for Horseback Riding?
Of the 825 respondents, 370 (45%) said they do most of their riding on private land.
FEI Endurance Forum 2017: Welfare, Education, and the Future
Forum presentations covered risk factors, bone fatigue, and risk management, among other topics.
Researchers Develop Regional Fat Scoring System for Horses
The system measures fat deposits near the stomach and small intestine, around the heart, neck crest, and rump.
Nevada Owners Urged to Vaccinate Horses Against WNV
With heavy rain and snowfall earlier in the year, mosquito habitats and breeding sites with standing water are abundant.
Feeding the Endocrine-Challenged Horse
Laminitis risk is the No. 1 reason we worry about equine metabolic conditions such as EMS and PPID when feeding horses.
Animal Resource Exercise Will Help Prepare for Emergencies
The event will help prepare first responders for dealing with animals, including horses, in the event of a disaster.
Cardiotoxins in Horses
Learn about several substances that can cause heart muscle damage and death in horses.
Georgia Man Charged in Foal Death
A pair of allegedly maltreated adult horses were also found on the property.
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Bora Nam
Nam is studying equine arteritis virus evolution during persistent infection of stallions’ reproductive tracts.
Growth Strategies, Partnership Key to Land Preservation
The May KENA meeting was designed to educate professionals, owners, and recreational riders on land loss in Kentucky.
Equitation Science Society Position on Training Techniques
The International Equine Science Society released a statement on techniques that could compromise horse welfare.
PPID Horses’ Hair Cortisol Levels Examined
Scientists theorized that hair cortisol levels could help identify early stage pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction.
Horseracing Integrity Act of 2017 Introduced
Among other points, the new bill would prohibit the use of any substance within 24 hours of a race.
BLM Budget Cuts Put Wild Horses at Risk, Advocates Say
Proposed budget cuts would save $4 million by eliminating restrictions on horse sales and other management options.
UKVDL Map of the Month: Rabies 1989-2016
The map displays the historical rabies data for all species affected in Kentucky over the past 27 years.
