Latest News – The Horse
BLM to Host Public Tour of Axtell Wild Horse Corrals
The tour of the Utah facility will take place April 19, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., local time.
How MRI Helps Manage Hock, Suspensory Ligament Injuries
Vets can use MRI to help diagnose injuries, select treatments, monitor healing progress, and determine prognosis.
Nocardioform Placentitis From an Epidemiological View
Through the third week of February, 44 cases of nocardioform placentitis were confirmed in the 2017 Kentucky foal crop.
LSU Receives Grant to Support Large Animal Shelter Program
The ASPCA grant will help enhance disaster planning and response, and expand services in underserved areas, and more.
Your Sick Horse Might Need Fluids. Here’s Why
Enteral and/or intravenous fluid administration can be a crucial part of supporting sick foals and horses.
Kansas State Opens New Equine Performance Testing Center
The Kansas State University Veterinary Health Center Equine Performance Testing Center’s grand opening was March 29.
Study: Management Practices Can Help OCD Lesions Resolve
How young horses are fed and housed can impact how osteochondral lesions evolve, and even help them heal.
On Springtime Setbacks
As a horse owner living in Central Kentucky, I recognize I am fortunate. It’s a 7-mile drive to the Kentucky Horse Park from my house
Maryland EHV-1 Contained to One Farm, State Vet Says
There have been no new EHV cases reported since April 4, when one Anne Arundel County horse tested positive.
World Equine Airway Symposium Scheduled for July
Lecture topics will include performance-limiting upper airway issues, infectious respiratory diseases, EIPH, and more.
AVA: Events for Horses Without Hendra Protection is Risky
The AVA believes events held exclusively for horses unvaccinated against Hendra virus raise health and welfare concerns.
FEI Announces Six New Prohibited Substance Cases
All cases involve the use of substances banned under the FEI’s Equine Anti-Doping and Controlled Medication Regulations.
Leading Causes of Death in Aged Horses in Kentucky Examined
Digestive system and cardiovascular system problems were the most common causes of death in the study population.
American Horses, Mules Joined Soldiers in WWI
Brooke USA hopes to honor the 1 million war horses and mules by helping working equids around the world.
Worms vs. Drugs: The Fundamentals
Know the characteristics of these common equine parasites, as well as the mechanisms and effects of common deworming compounds.
Finalists Selected for 2017 Equine Industry Vision Award
Finalists are Tootie Bland, Certified Horsemanship Association, Dot Morgan, and Sydney Knott.
