Latest News – The Horse
Shake Off the Winter Doldrums and Get Back in the Saddle
Get a head start on readying horses for the warmer weather with these tips.
10 EHV-1 Resources on TheHorse.com
Don’t wait for another disease outbreak to brush up on your EHV-1 knowledge.
Rate of Fatal Thoroughbred Racing Injuries Declines Again
The fatal injury rate in Thoroughbred racehorses declined for a fourth consecutive year and has dropped 23% since 2009.
Study Reveals Working Donkey Pain Behavior
Researchers have confirmed that donkeys have far more subtle ways of expressing pain than horses.
Merck, AVMF Award Scholarships to 34 Veterinary Students
Award recipients are second- and third-year students pursuing careers in companion animal or large animal medicine.
New Rule Tightens Canadian Horse Processing Imports
Regulations would require horses imported from the U.S. to be held in Canadian feedlots for a minimum of 6 months.
The Springtime Sweep for Horse Facilities
Get tips for cleaning and repairing your horse facility this spring.
What is Protein?
Take a look at protein and its role in the equine diet.
Acetaminophen Could Relieve Laminitis Pain
In one trial, oral acetaminophen was comparable to flunixin meglumine at relieving hoof pain.
UC Davis, CEH Advancing Disaster Prep for Horses
A partnership with the International Animal Welfare Training Institute will help California horses during disasters.
Officials Seize More Than 40 Horses in Idaho
Authorities charged an Idaho couple each with 23 counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty.
Poll Recap: Business or Hobby?
Of the 552 respondents, 418 (76%) said they were involved with horses primarily as a hobby.
9 Steps for Composting Horse Manure
Here’s what to do with that huge mound of stall waste piling up behind the barn.
Tips for Handling an Equine Infectious GI Disease Outbreak
Implement appropriate biosecurity measures pre-emptively, as infectious disease is an ever-present risk with horses.
Florida Wildfire Displaces More Than 100 Horses
More than 100 horses were displaced when wildfires swept through a neighborhood in Naples last week.
Horse Remains Found in Mark Twain National Forest
The remains of the young horse were discovered on March 3.
