Latest News – The Horse
Poll Recap: Drylots for Horses
Of the 579 respondents, 443 (77%) said they use drylots to help manage their horses’ weight.
How Can I Help a Sunburned Horse Feel Better?
Dr. Rose Nolen-Walston shares how NSAIDs can help with painful sunburns and why talking to your vet first is important.
Richardson to Speak on Pool Recovery System During Lecture
Dr. Dean Richardson will describe Penn Vet’s system for recovering high-risk horses from anesthesia on June 6.
Woman Wearing Dinosaur Suit Spooks Horses, Draws Charges
A South Carolina woman is facing charges after she spooked a team of carriage horses and injured their driver.
BLM Resumes Emergency Wild Horse Gather Near Boone Spring
The BLM is gathering horses due to a lack of water sources in the area.
Does Equine Metabolic Syndrome Affect Gut Microbes?
EMS horses had less microbial diversity than healthy horses, potentially impairing gut health and affecting metabolism.
How to Introduce and Use a Grazing Muzzle for Horses
An equine nutritionist offers tips for reducing your horse’s pasture intake with a grazing muzzle.
Cushing’s Horses’ Long-Term Response to Pergolide
Researchers determined that veterinarians can manage PPID long-term without a progressive increase in pergolide dose.
Pintos, Paints, and Eye Pigmentation
Dr. Nicole Scherrer explains how natural pigmentation can help protect a horse’s eyes from sunburn.
Pan Am Conference Wraps Up With Anti-Doping Insights
The conference concluded with presentations by individuals from inside and outside the Thoroughbred industry.
BEVA Issues New Guidelines on Managing Equine Risks
The guides are designed to help equine veterinarians assess and manage risks with horses.
Interpreting Endocrine Diagnostics for Subfertile Mares
Hormone concentrations can help diagnose reproductive problems, determine pregnancy status, and more.
Cloud Computing Conquers Classic Empire in Preakness Stakes
The lightly raced colt edged 2-1 second betting choice Classic Empire by a head in the race’s last strides.
Maine Bill Could Wave Animal Surrender Fees
Alleged animal abusers could also avoid consequences by signing an affidavit banning future animal ownership.
Common Dewormers: Still Effective Against Small Strongyles?
Study results revealed that three commercially available dewormers showed poor efficacy on the majority of farms tested.
An Inside Look at the Equine GI Microbiome
Researchers are learning more about how microbes within the gut influence horse health.
