Latest News – The Horse
How do Horses Get Hurt During Transport?
One in four drivers surveyed said they’d had a horse suffer an injury during transport.
UK Animal Shelter Study First in More Than 20 Years
Researchers found that a lack of sufficient funding was the major problem identified by most shelter workers.
Henning Leaving Post as Head of UK Cooperative Extension
Dr. Jimmy Henning will return to the UK faculty as an extension forage specialist.
Tips for Refeeding Malnourished Horses
Time, patience, and care are critical because full rehabilitation can take weeks, months, or even longer.
The ARK at JFK Equine, Livestock Export Center Now Open
The Equine and Livestock Export Center has 23 stalls, non-slip flooring, and high-quality hay and bedding.
International Jumping Officials’ Club Signs MOU with FEI
The IJOC works closely with the FEI, national federations, and organizing committees of international jumping events.
Establishing Health Care Programs for Aging Horses
Recent large-scale surveys suggest clients want their veterinarians to provide more services for geriatric horses.
Robsham Stables, Mike Repole Sponsor Barn at New Vocations
The Robsham-Repole Barn is located at New Vocations’ Mereworth Farm in Lexington, Kentucky.
Endurance Horses Test Positive for Banned Substances
Three horses tested positive for diisopropylamine, the first cases involving this vasodilating drug.
Life-Threatening Hyperkalemia in Horses
High blood potassium levels cause hyperkalemia. Here’s what to watch for and how to treat this dangerous condition.
Think Before You Medicate Your Horse
Here’s why it’s important to reach out to your veterinarian before administering an NSAID to your horse.
Congress Members Ask for Anti-Soring Rule Approval
Passed before Trump’s administration took office, a clerical error led to the rule being put on hold, pending review.
EEE, WNV Vaccinations Do Not Interfere With Disease Testing
None of the samples from recently vaccinated horses had antibody titers close to the value cutoff for true disease.
USEF to Host Workshop on Depo-Provera Use in Show Horses
Some veterinarians use this synthetic progestin in an attempt to suppress estrus and related behaviors in mares.
Ontario Reports Two Confirmed Cases of EHM in Durham Region
Three other horses from the same farm tested positive for EHV-1 but are not showing neurologic signs at this time.
Low Platelet Counts and Sick Foals: An Unlucky Combination
Researchers found an overall decreased survival rate in sick foals with thrombocytopenia (low blood platelet counts).
