Latest News – The Horse
Feeding Broodmares During Late Gestation
With a rapidly growing foal on board, late gestation can pose nutritional challenges for pregnant mares.
BLM Concludes Cedar Mountain Gather, Removal, PZP Treatment
The BLM permanently removed 306 horses and returned 228 back to the range, including 104 PZP-treated mares.
Texas Authorities Seek Owner of Abandoned Mare
The Paint mare had a fractured right hind limb and was euthanized due to the severity of the injury.
Some Horses Returned After Colorado Seizure
A judge ordered that 24 horses be returned to their owner while another 39 remain impounded.
‘Tricky Cases From the Field’ Topic of March 7 Lecture
Equine field veterinarians from Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center will share details of complex cases from the field.
A Closer Look at Equine Upper Airway Disease
Dr. Norm Ducharme reviewed how to diagnose and treat airway issues during the Milne lecture at the 2016 AAEP Convention.
Practical Biosecurity for Equine Veterinarians
Biosecurity, especially for ambulatory practitioners, can present challenges. Here, vets share practical tips.
National Conference on Equine Law to be Held May 3-4
The conference will cover legal issues affecting breeding, buying, selling, and other horse industry businesses.
Lawmaker Wants Wild Horses Put Under States’ Jurisdiction
Rep. Ken Ivory’s resolution asks the federal government to control herd growth or relinquish jurisdiction of the horses.
Mare and Foal Nutrition Study Creates New Areas of Interest
Researchers recently conducted a study on the effects of starch source on mare and foal hindgut bacteria.
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Caroline Loos
Loos is studying muscle protein metabolism and how factors like exercise, diet, and disease impact muscle development.
Tips for Returning Horses to Work After Soft Tissue Injury
Tailored rehab plans and frequent veterinary checks are just two pieces of the rehabilitation puzzle.
Disease Maps, Surveillance System Help Navigate Outbreaks
To mitigate the consequences of a disease outbreak, it is important to understand where the disease is spreading.
Equine Odontoclastic Tooth Resorption and Hypercementosis
EOTRH is a mouthful to say but leaves horses without a mouth full of teeth. Dr. Lynn Caldwell explains.
Massage Therapist Could Face Charges in Tennessee
Laurie Wheeler could be charged with practicing veterinary medicine without a license.
Nevada Officials: Horses Exposed to Infectious Diseases
The Nevada Department of Agriculture has received reports of horses being exposed to EHV-4 and strangles.
