Latest News – The Horse

Loux Receives Storm Cat Career Development Award
Dr. Shavahn Loux is studying mares’ microRNA population during normal gestation and experimentally induced placentitis.

Fat in the Equine Diet
Fat is an energy powerhouse that is a horse’s most abundant energy source.
Registration Open for AHC Annual Meeting
The meeting and National Issues Forum will take place June 11-14 in Washington, D.C.

Elevated SAA Can Help Diagnose Septic Arthritis in Horses
Findings suggest blood serum SAA levels could be an earlier indicator of joint infection than synovial fluid SAA levels.

Amikacin/Ampicillin: Combo of Choice for Septic Foals
In one study, bacteria in 91.5% of the foals were susceptible to this antimicrobial combination.

Poll Recap: Shedding Season
Of the 1,106 respondents, 866 (78%) said they curry or groom their horses to help them shed their winter hair coats.

Data Collection to Begin for 2017 Economic Impact Study
The American Horse Council will begin collecting data on April 1.

The Devil Is in the Details
What equine biosecurity methods do you use around your horse farm or facility?

Countdown to Spring Challenge
Readers prepared to “spring” into action during The Horse’s Countdown to Spring Challenge. Check out our top tips to get your horses and farm ready too!

Participation Sought in National Equine Health Survey
British horse owners and keepers are urged to take part in the National Equine Health Survey from May 22-29.

How to Put Weight Back On Your Horse
Feeding the correct type of calories wisely can help promote weight gain and improved body condition.

Equine Pastern Dermatitis
Download this free guide to learn more about this common skin condition, its causes, treatment, and prevention methods.
USEF, AERC Issue Joint Statement on Endurance Horse Welfare
The groups expressed “alarm over continued disproportionate equine deaths, equine doping, and catastrophic injuries.”

On the Road Again: Horse Respiratory Health in the Trailer
Ammonia exposure during transport can have negative effects on the respiratory system. Here’s how to control it.

Lessons Learned From Recent Equine Disease Outbreaks
Cases of CEM, EHV-1, and more have taught officials how to best prevent and respond to outbreaks.

Equine Charities Unite to Put Welfare Policy Into Practice
Brooke, The Donkey Sanctuary, SPANA, and World Horse Welfare will help implement global working equid welfare standards.