Latest News – The Horse
Fixing Treatment Aversion in Horses
An equine behaviorist offers tips on managing potentially stressful situations to which horses might react adversely.
, Zoetis Partner for Parasite Awareness
April is Parasite Awareness Month, and we’re bringing you up-to-date information about parasite control all month long!
House Members Reintroduce PAST Act
Reps. Ted Yoho and Kurt Schrader introduced the legislation that would stiffen penalties for those convicted of soring.
Reining In Equine Infectious Respiratory Diseases
Controlling disease spread can be challenging. A veterinarian offers tips on how to react if your farm becomes infected.
The Horse, Zoetis Partner for Parasite Awareness
April is Parasite Awareness Month, and we’re bringing you up-to-date information about parasite control all month long!
Security Protocols for Horses in 2017 Blue Grass Stakes
Measures cover arrival times, veterinary treatments and records, out-of-competition drug testing, and more.
AAEP Announces 2017 Continuing Education Opportunities
Meeting topics include colic, dentistry, the hind suspensory ligament and stifle, and more.
Barr Introduces Equine Tax Bills
Congressman Andy Barr introduced three pieces of legislation aimed at benefiting the breeding and racing industries.
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.
