Latest News – The Horse
Seven Tips to Help Keep Your Horse Healthy When Traveling
Vaccination and biosecurity can help keep your horse healthy when you take him off the farm.
Scientists Study Rapidly Adaptive Horse Breed
The Yakutian horse made one of the fastest evolutionary adaptations known in large mammals, in just 800 years.
The Horse, KindredBio Partner for Colic Awareness
Find equine colic content on TheHorse.com throughout June.
Rhodococcus equi Update
Dr. Fernanda Cesar shares the most current research on R. equi, which causes pneumonia in foals.
Queensland, Australia, Reports its First 2017 Hendra Case
One horse in the Gold Coast Hinterland area was euthanized on the property after rapid deterioration.
NYSGC Suspends Harness Trainer for Four ‘Kratom’ Positives
Mitragynine, known as Kratom, has performance-enhancing and analgesic effects similar to cocaine and morphine.
Groundbreaking Set for CSU Translational Medicine Institute
The $65 million facility will be named for renowned equine surgeon and researcher Dr. Wayne McIlwraith.
Racing’s Future Without Fatal Fractures: Science Fiction?
A veterinarian with a focus on racehorses shares thoughts on how to reduce the number of catastrophic injuries.
Stakes Winner Diamond Stripes Euthanized
The 10-year-old Old Friends resident suffered from a benign but highly invasive sinus cancer.
Squelching the Stink on Horse Farms
Use these simple, yet important, tips for preventing unpleasant smells on your horse farm.
Poll Recap: Public or Private Lands for Horseback Riding?
Of the 825 respondents, 370 (45%) said they do most of their riding on private land.
FEI Endurance Forum 2017: Welfare, Education, and the Future
Forum presentations covered risk factors, bone fatigue, and risk management, among other topics.
Researchers Develop Regional Fat Scoring System for Horses
The system measures fat deposits near the stomach and small intestine, around the heart, neck crest, and rump.
Nevada Owners Urged to Vaccinate Horses Against WNV
With heavy rain and snowfall earlier in the year, mosquito habitats and breeding sites with standing water are abundant.
Feeding the Endocrine-Challenged Horse
Laminitis risk is the No. 1 reason we worry about equine metabolic conditions such as EMS and PPID when feeding horses.
Animal Resource Exercise Will Help Prepare for Emergencies
The event will help prepare first responders for dealing with animals, including horses, in the event of a disaster.
