Latest News – The Horse
Special Shirt, Girth Help Evaluate Horse, Human Interaction
Riders might soon be able to monitor their horses’ physiological emotional responses and compare them with their own.
Petitioners Ask Trump to Lift UDSA Anti-Soring Rule Freeze
The USDA rule was one of several regulations approved but ultimately frozen after the administration change in January.
First International Racehorse Aftercare Forum Set for May
The International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses will hold its first conference May 17-18, in Washington, D.C.
Are Trail Horses at Risk for EHV?
Outbreaks occur at horse shows and racetracks. But are trail horses susceptible? Dr. Stephen Reed responds.
‘Leave No Trace’ Horse Camping Clinic Set for April 1
The free event will take place in the Sacramento River Bend Area north of Red Bluff, California.
Researchers Look to the Numbers to Improve Equine Welfare
Scientists looked at four years of data to try to predict facilities’ compliance with animal welfare legislation.
Help, My Horse Was Exposed to EHV!
Now what? Internal medicine specialist Dr. Stephen Reed offers advice.
Carbohydrates Defined
Carbohydrates are the main source of dietary energy for horses and are important for fast, quick-burning power.
BLM, University of Wyoming Horse Movement Study Progressing
Researchers have placed GPS tracking collars on 14 wild mares and returned them to the range for monitoring.
Risk Factors for Biaxial Proximal Sesamoid Fractures
Preliminary results suggest risk factors include fewer high-speed workouts and a drop in racing class, among others.
Can Horses Carry EHV Without Clinical Signs?
Dr. Stephen Reed responds to whether or not horses can have EHV and spread the disease but not get sick themselves.
Quarantine at FEI World Cup Finals Lifted After Retest
A horse arriving from Europe produced.a “questionable” blood test result, but tested negative on a retest.
Poll Recap: Horse Hoof Care Schedules
Of the 1,743 respondents, 841 (48%) said their horses’ hooves are trimmed and/or shod every six to seven weeks.
Managing ‘Broken’ Horses in Emergency Situations
Sedation and bandaging can help buy time for a thorough exam and to make a thoughtful decision about the horse’s future.
EHV Clinical Signs
Dr. Stephen Reed shares the clinical signs a horse infected with equine herpesvirus might exhibit.
Proposed West Virginia Bill Would Tax Veterinary Services
The legislation levy an 8% sales tax on fees charged by veterinarians for any treatment of small and large animals.
