Latest News – The Horse
Effects of Obesity on Mares’ Follicles and Oocytes
Researchers found that obesity appears to negatively impact mares’ follicles and oocytes and, thus, their fertility.
AAEP ‘On Call’ Vet to Assist at 2017 Kentucky Derby, Oaks
Dr. Keith Latson will provide timely health reports to the media regarding the athletes in the Kentucky Oaks and Derby.
Bee Swarm Kills Arizona Horse
Three other horses were attacked but survived.
New Test Could Improve EZL Diagnosis in Working Equids
The new test could lead to faster, low-cost diagnosis and enable better treatment and management.
BLM, Partners to Host Tour of Piceance-East Douglas HMA
The tour and barbeque will take place May 6 at the Piceance-East Douglas Herd Management Area (HMA), in Colorado.
Enter The Horse’s “Don’t Spook!” Contest!
Is your horse an expert spooker? Enter The Horse‘s contest for a chance to win!
H-2B Cap Relief to Be Part of Spending Bill
Some in the horse industry use the H-2B program when they can’t find Americans to fill jobs at tracks, shows, and farms.
Four Zoetis/AAEP Foundation Scholarship Recipients Selected
Each soon-to-be veterinary graduate committed to careers in equine medicine will receive $4,000 in scholarships.
Poll Recap: Air Quality in Horse Barns
Of the 475 respondents, 76 (16%) said they’re concerned about the air quality in their horses’ barns.
BLM Invites Public to Tour Fallon Wild Horse Corral
Two free tours of the Indian Lakes Off-Range Wild Horse and Burro Corral in Fallon, Nevada, will take place May 12.
Risk Mitigation Strategies for High-Performance Horses
The OIE has described management “pillars” to keep most diseases at bay for high-health, high-performance horses.
Understanding Calories and Energy for Horses
In most cases, energy requirement recommendations are an estimate of what a horse needs.
Navajo Nation Exploring Wild Horse Management Plan
About 48,000 feral horses reside on the nation’s 18 million-acre reservation spanning Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah.
EHV Confirmed in Sacramento County, California, Horse
The 15-year-old Warmblood mare was euthanized after developing severe neurologic signs.
Measuring Tendon Stiffness to Monitor Healing
Sonoelastography can help vets monitor healing and develop rehab programs best-suited for the horse’s recovery rate.
The Horse, BI Partner for PPID Awareness in May
Look for up-to-date information about pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) all month on TheHorse.com.
