Latest News – The Horse
Does Horse Water Bucket Placement Matter?
Horses drank significantly more water from a bucket closest to the stall door compared to one near the feeder.
TCA Named Title Sponsor of 2017 Thoroughbred Makeover
The Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium will take place Oct. 5-8 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.
Vets With Horsepower Wrap Up Eastern European Tour
These vets go on annual motorcycle tours to deliver continuing professional development and raise funds for charities.
Kentucky Downs 2017 Research Day Sponsorships Sold Out
Sponsorships were $1,000, with those funds going to support the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation.
Equine Vaccinations Essential During Peak Mosquito Season
Vaccines have proven to offer horses protection against mosquito-borne diseases, including WNV and EEE.
Hendra Virus Confirmed Near Murwillumbah, New South Wales
This is the second equine Hendra virus case confirmed in New South Wales, Australia, in 2017.
Kentucky Confirms Third Equine WNV Case for 2017
The unvaccinated 18-year-old pleasure saddle horse mare presented with severe neurologic signs and was euthanized.
Four Vet Students to Receive Coyote Rock Ranch Scholarships
The AAEP Foundation and Coyote Rock Ranch will present the $75,000 scholarships at 2017 AAEP Convention.
High-Tech Horse Science
Researchers are using technology to study equine locomotion, physiology, signs of stress, cognition, and more.
Poll Recap: Youth Equine Organizations
Of the 392 respondents, 202 (52%) said they were or are a member of at least one equine youth organization.
Study Examines Tooth Decay in Western Australia’s Horses
Researchers identified risk factors including hay type, water source, breed, and pasture access.
Bacteria Behind Mystery Epidemic in Iceland’s Horses
A specific strain of S. zooepidemicus was likely behind the horses’ coughing and nasal discharge.
Companion Horse Medical Coverage Options Expanding
Owners now have the option of purchasing insurance policies to cover some of companion horses’ medical expenses.
Low-Stress Horse Loading and Trailering
Trailering can be unnerving for some horses. Download this special report to learn how to keep your horse’s trailering experience safe and stress-free.
EEE Identified in Two West Central Wisconsin Fillies
One of the yearling Quarter Horse fillies died and the other was euthanized.
Three Michigan Horses Test Positive for WNV
The affected horses resided in Jackson, Livingston, and Missaukee counties. All three were euthanized.
