Latest News – The Horse
Warm-Season Tips for Managing Cool-Season Horse Pastures
Cool-season pastures grow rapidly in the spring and fall, and management techniques must change with the seasons.
Genetic Risk Factor for Equine Eye Cancer Identified
Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common cancer found in equine eyes and the second most common equine tumor overall.
USDA Releases Second Report From Equine 2015 Study
The report includes figures on equid use, vaccination, equid mortality rates, EIA testing, and more.
Applying Research Knowledge During Equine Wellness Clinics
A PhD student describes her recent experience applying her research skills during an equine community outreach event.
Cantering Beats Other Gaits in Racehorse ‘Detraining’ Method
Cantering kept racehorses fitter during periods of reduced exercise intensity than walking or staying stalled.
Suspicions About Stiltgrass
Can Japanese stiltgrass cause digestive upset in horses?
Additional Colorado Horses Test Positive for EIA
Horses on two epidemiologically linked premises in Weld County have also tested positive.
The Otherwise Apparently Healthy Collapsing Horse
Causes of collapse in apparently healthy horses range from sleep deprivation and pain to muscle disorders and pregnancy.
My Horse Has Glaucoma?
Contributor Nettie Liburt’s gelding presented with glaucoma and was finally diagnosed with intraocular hypertension.
Poll Recap: Drylots for Horses
Of the 579 respondents, 443 (77%) said they use drylots to help manage their horses’ weight.
How Can I Help a Sunburned Horse Feel Better?
Dr. Rose Nolen-Walston shares how NSAIDs can help with painful sunburns and why talking to your vet first is important.
Richardson to Speak on Pool Recovery System During Lecture
Dr. Dean Richardson will describe Penn Vet’s system for recovering high-risk horses from anesthesia on June 6.
Woman Wearing Dinosaur Suit Spooks Horses, Draws Charges
A South Carolina woman is facing charges after she spooked a team of carriage horses and injured their driver.
BLM Resumes Emergency Wild Horse Gather Near Boone Spring
The BLM is gathering horses due to a lack of water sources in the area.
Does Equine Metabolic Syndrome Affect Gut Microbes?
EMS horses had less microbial diversity than healthy horses, potentially impairing gut health and affecting metabolism.
How to Introduce and Use a Grazing Muzzle for Horses
An equine nutritionist offers tips for reducing your horse’s pasture intake with a grazing muzzle.
