Latest News – The Horse
EHV Confirmed in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Horse
The horse resided at a small private barn and, at this time, it appears that only a few horses could have been exposed.
How Horse Genetics Relate to Equestrian Disciplines
A scientific basis behind breeding can allow for more informed decisions as horse breeding and equestrian sports evolve.
FEI Tribunal Finds Irish Show Jumper Guilty of Horse Abuse
Kevin Thornton was found guilty of abusing the horse Flogas Sunset Cruise, who died at Cagnes-sur-Mer on Oct. 10, 2016.
Don’t Divvy Up The Dewormer
Find out how to deworm your horses without promoting drug resistance.
Laser Therapy: No One-Size-Fits-All for Horses
The amount of laser light reaching internal structures depends on the horse’s hair and skin thickness and color.
California Approves Third-Party Furosemide Administration
The rule changes are expected to go into effect at all California tracks by Dec. 26.
Dealing With a Down Horse
Learn how to right a recumbent horse and what factors influence his survival.
AAEP Issues Statement on Horseracing Integrity Act
The organization opposes the current legislation because it would eliminate the use of race-day furosemide.
Poll Recap: Horses and Water Crossings
Of the 820 respondents, 396 (48%) said they are confident that their horses would cross water.
An Ethogram for Ridden Horse Facial Expressions of Pain
Researchers said the ethogram allowed an assessor to differentiate between clinically lame and sound horses.
Enhanced Security Protocols for 2017 Belmont Stakes Entries
Policies include publishing daily vet records of all medications and treatments given to horses leading up to the race.
Algae in Horse Water Troughs: Is It Safe?
Our nutrition expert offers tips for keeping algal blooms to a minimum in your horse’s water trough this summer.
Top Tweets From the 2017 Equine Science Society Symposium
We’ve collected tweets and take-homes from the 2017 Equine Science Society Symposium. Take a look!
UC Davis Develops New Carbon Fiber CT Table for Horses
Performing a CT scan on a horse used to take nearly a dozen technicians, but the new table simplifies the process.
Sorting out GI-Support Supplements
Several ingredients claim to help equine gastric ulcers, but only a few have research behind them.
Translational Medicine Institute launched at CSU
Officials estimate that the C. Wayne McIlwraith Translational Medicine Institute will open its doors in late fall 2018.
