Latest News – The Horse

ARCI Panel Discusses How to Stop Cheating in Horse Racing
A panel believes keys include additional out-of-competition testing, investigators, and research.
Merck/AAEP Foundation Scholarship Applications Due April 24
Second- and third-year vet students pursuing a career in equine medicine can apply for one of five $5,000 scholarships.
Ohio Man Charged With Animal Cruelty
An Ohio man is facing charges after his horse was discovered missing a leg.

How to Manage Persistent Post-Mating-Induced Endometritis
Persistent uterine lining inflammation in horses can lead to lower pregnancy rates and increased early embryonic losses.

Poll Recap: Equine Weight Management Challenges
Of the 576 respondents, 277 (48%) said their horses are easy keepers and gain weight easily.

Equine Internal Parasites
Take an up-close look at common internal parasites and the damage they can do to your horse. Also learn about parasite resistance and the drugs and management methods that can help control certain worms.
Louisiana Teens Charged With Horse Theft
Five teenagers are facing charges after allegedly stealing two horses and assorted tack from a Louisiana stockyard.

Top Teams Entered for 2017 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event
Defending champion Michael Jung of Germany is seeking his third consecutive title aboard FischerRocana FST.

Study: Most Horses Go Back to Work After Colic Surgery
In a long-term study, researchers showed that 92.5% of horses discharged had returned to work four to eight years after surgery.

Equine Expos: The One-Stop Shop for Horse Owners
Have you attended an equine expo recently? Find out what these events have to offer for horse enthusiasts.

Feeding Type-1 PSSM Horses
Balanced nutrition and exercise can help horses with type-1 PSSM lead active, healthy lives.

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Follow our exclusive health-care related articles and content about the 2017 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event.

What is Your Horse’s Fecal Egg Count Telling You?
Find out how a fecal egg count test can help you better target the parasites in your horse herd.
Canadian Plant Stops Processing Horses
A Quebec facility announced April 12 that it would cease horse processing because new regulations impacted profits.

Van Eps to Speak on Laminitis Prevention and Treatment
Dr. Andrew van Eps’ lecture will take place May 2 at Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.

CT for Imaging Neck Lesions: Not Just for Small Horses
A custom-designed equine CT table and a commercial Big Bore scanner make it possible to image neck lesions in horses.