Latest News – The Horse
Best Practices for Equine Rescues
Quality rescues practice good horse husbandry, maintain a realistic annual budget, seek continuing education, and more.
Understanding Equine Embryo Transfer
Learn about the steps involved in embryo transfer from CSU’s Dr. Ryan Ferris.
Venogram Patterns Vary, So Assess Them Carefully
Taking multiple radiographic views–both weight-bearing and not–allows vets to assess the findings most accurately.
Los Angeles County EHV Quarantine Released
Officials released the facility from quarantine put in place after two horses there tested positive for EHV-1.
Owner Pleads Not Guilty in Colorado Horse Cruelty Case
A Colorado woman accused of maltreating more than 60 horses has pleaded not guilty to animal cruelty charges.
Horses Killed in Texas Rodeo Incidents
Two bucking horses died in separate incidents at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo.
Diagnosing and Treating Equine Muscle Injuries
While not frequently diagnosed, equine muscle injuries can cause pain, lameness, and poor performance in horses.
Feeding Horses With Muscle Issues
Horses with exertional myopathies can benefit from dietary modifications as well as consistent targeted exercise.
Poll Recap: A Trip to the Vet
Of the 1,008 respondents, 318 (32%) said their horses are located 10 miles or less away from their equine vet clinic.
Los Angeles Equestrian Center EHV Quarantine Released
The last horse in isolation met the negative test requirements and has been released from quarantine.
Class 1 Malocclusions: To Treat or Not to Treat?
Learn about mild bite misalignments, the forces that impact them, and considerations about correcting them.
The UK Genetic Testing and Research Lab
Do you want to know if your broodmare carries a serious genetic disease? Are you curious about your horse’s color? Or do you need to confirm parentage on a horse? Learn about equine genetic testing available from the University of Kentucky.
Equine Thermography
Thermography is a noninvasive, safe, and cost-effective diagnostic imaging tool used in equine health care.
OSRC to Focus on Medications, Drug Testing in 2017
Ohio’s racing commission will review medications, out-of-competition drug testing, and RMTC and ARCI recommendations.
Tips for Using Lights to Cycle a Broodmare
Artificial light exposure can bring a mare into estrus earlier in the season. Dr. Ryan Ferris of CSU explains.
Addressing the ‘Air Fern’ in Your Barn
Roly-poly, cresty-necked horses and ponies are in harm’s way. Here’s how to help your overweight equid shed pounds.
