Latest News – The Horse
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.
2017 Equitation Science Conference Taking Place Nov. 22-25
The conference will be held at Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia.
Is My Horse a Tick Magnet?
What might cause one horse to have many ticks on him while his pasturemate only has a few?
Virginia Owners Advised to Have Horses Vaccinated
The state veterinarian’s office says horse owners should check with their vets now regarding vaccination schedules.
International Equine Disease Report, Fourth Quarter 2016
Confirmed diseases include equine herpesvirus, West Nile virus, African horse sickness, strangles, influenza, and more.
Equus, Hippidion Shared Common Ancestors
The Hippidion genus descended from a common ancestor of our modern-day horses, but didn’t survive into our current world.
