Latest News – The Horse
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.
Choosing Hay for a Yearling Horse
Our nutrition expert considers grain hays, grass hay, and alfalfa for feeding growing horses.
2016 BEVA Congress Wrap Up
British researchers are studying gastric ulcers, rib fractures, and corneal ulcers, among other important equine health topics.
Supplementation Strategies for Performance Horses
Performance horses need customized diets to meet their energy requirements, as hay alone likely won’t suffice.
Marion County, Oregon, Horse Tests Positive for EHV
The horse showed acute neurologic signs and was euthanized after his condition deteriorated.
FEI Rules on 2016 Prohibited Substance Cases
An endurance rider received a 30-month suspension while a para-equestrian’s provisional suspension was lifted.
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Victoria Taylor
Taylor is studying how Kentucky 31 tall fescue and a novel endophyte tall fescue affect nonpregnant and pregnant mares.
Arena Surface Impacts Fetlock Kinematics in Extended Trot
Researchers confirmed that footing properties could impact dressage horses’ risk for suspensory ligament injury.
Sunland Park Reaccredited by NTRA Safety, Integrity Alliance
The alliance is designed to establish standards and practices to promote safety and integrity in horse racing.
UK to Host Second Equine Nutrition Short Course
Presentation topics include feeding through a horse’s life cycle, evaluating body condition, nutrition myths, and more.
