Latest News – The Horse
Scientists Study How Climate Change Affects Horses
Horses suffered the effects of rapid climate change during the late Pleistocene and early Holocene epochs.
Take-Homes From the 2017 Equine Ophthalmology Symposium
More than 80 attendees and guests attended the IEOC’s annual symposium held June 1-3 in Saratoga Springs, New York.
Ivermectin Could be Ineffective Against Some Pinworms
Ivermectin was ineffective in treating pinworms in a herd of Welsh ponies. Fenbendazole, however, eliminated the worms.
Shoe Type Likely Doesn’t Change Horse Movement
A study found little difference in gait between shoes, although shod horses moved differently than barefoot ones.
Illinois Barn Fire Claims 18 Horses
Investigators are probing the cause of a fire that claimed 18 horses in Plainfield in the early morning hours of July 5.
Kentucky Horse Owners Seek Stiffer Firework Regulations
Owners say firework-related injuries in horses have increased since the state lifted its firework ban in 2011.
Poll Recap: Radiographs for Horse Hoof Care
Of the 359 respondents, 101 (28%) said their hoof care professionals use radiographs to make trimming/shoeing decisions.
Improving Horse Arena Surfaces
Find a safe and durable footing to support your horse’s soundness.
Genomewide Study Identifies Arabian Horses’ Risk for EMS
Researchers say this seems to confirm lore that some horse breeds are more susceptible to EMS than others.
Nutrition Tips for Traveling With Your Horse
Travel stress can lead to gastric ulcers and colic. Use these strategies to help keep your horse healthy away from home.
KHC Hosting Level II Livestock Investigation Training
Registration is open for all county and state officials, such as animal control officers, sheriffs, and police officers.
ASPCA Awards Grants to Help a Horse Day Contest Winners
Twelve equine rescues received more than $100,000 in grants to support their efforts to protect horses.
Time to Ride Reaches Major Milestone
The industry outreach program is celebrating 100,000 horse-human connections.
Tapeworms in Horses
Some horses are more susceptible to this common parasite than others. Here’s what you need to know.
Yes, Horse Owners Can Take Vacations
Planning a vacation? Here are some tips for finding the perfect farm-sitter to care for your horses while you’re gone.
Regional Borna Disease Hot Spot Discovered in Upper Austria
Bornaviruses are known to cause a lethal form of encephalitis, called borna disease, in horses and sheep.
