Latest News – The Horse
2017 UK Equine Farm, Facilities Expo to be Held June 8
Attendees can receive tips on barn design, farm site planning, nutrient intake regulation, pasture management, and more.
Study: Wood Chips Can Improve Paddock Soil Quality
Adding absorbent, biodegradable materials to paddocks can keep water sources cleaner and favor healthy grass growth.
Study Confirms Kicks From Shod Horses Can Damage Bone
Metal shoes have a greater risk of damaging bone during a kick than polyurethane shoes or barefoot feet.
Rehabilitating the Foundered Horse: Case Study
Follow Tess, a 16-year-old mare, step-by-step as she rehabs from a bought of PPID-related laminitis.
New Data on Pergolide Dosing in Horses
Researchers found that once-daily dosing with 1 mg of pergolide is appropriate for most horses with PPID.
Why a Veterinarian Should Vaccinate Your Horse
Why can’t we give our horses their vaccines ourselves? My barn friend said my shots won’t count if I give them myself.
Poll Recap: Seasonal Respiratory Allergies
Of the 268 respondents, 93 (35%) said their horses suffer from seasonal respiratory allergies.
Miami-Dade County, Florida, Horses Missing
Authorities are searching for a Paso Fino gelding and Quarter Horse mare that went missing from their stalls on May 11.
Know the Signs of EPM, a Master of Disguise
With an early diagnosis and prompt treatment, horses can improve significantly and could return to normal activity.
Washington Owners Urged to Vaccinate Horses Against WNV
In 2016 Washington had 27 confirmed equine WNV cases, seven of which died or were euthanized.
Royal Mo Sustains Injury During Preakness Workout
Royal Mo fractured a sesamoid bone and was transported to PennVet’s New Bolton Center for treatment on Sunday.
BLM Pauses Emergency Wild Horse Gather
Thus far, the BLM has transported 70 horses from the water trap site to the Indian Lakes Facility in Fallon, Nevada.
Could MRI Help Identify Early-Stage PPID?
Researchers concluded that MRI can effectively show pituitary gland and pars intermedia size, as well as small details not readily visible on CT scans.
NTRA Safety, Integrity Alliance Reaccredits Monmouth Park
Monmouth Park first received accreditation shortly after the alliance’s inception in 2009.
BVA: Vets Vital in Post-Brexit Animal Health, Welfare Vision
Around 50% of veterinarians registering to practice in the U.K. are from overseas, with most coming from the EU.
Mixed Economic Outlook for Equine Industry in 2017
Some researchers and equestrians predict a rebound is coming, but not all horse industry members share the enthusiasm.
