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TheHorse.com’s Top Free Reports of 2016
Popular topics included body condition, bisphosphonates, horse identification, hoof problems, deworming, and more.
Faith and Equine Welfare Share Long Connection
The connection between animal welfare and faith communities has deep roots. Learn how it can benefit equids in need.
Foaling Tendencies and Dystocia Rates in New Zealand
Foal size (and, indirectly, sex) appear to contribute to dystocia, especially among mares in New Zealand.
TheHorse.com’s Top Articles of 2016
Articles on behavior and equitation science, wound care, laminitis, beet pulp, hoof care, and more were popular in 2016.
BLM Seeks Input on Proposed Gather in North Lander Complex
The operation would include gathering wild horses and conducting fertility control treatments.
Which Biomarkers Best Predict Late-Term Pregnancy Loss?
Scientists tested whether estradiol-17B, progesterone, alpha fetoprotein, and/or serum amyloid A could predict abortion.
BLM Seeking Comments on Pine Nut Mountains HMA Plan
The BLM will accept public comments on the draft Pine Nut Mountains Herd Management Area Plan through Jan. 22, 2017.
UK, University of Copenhagen Team Up for Dual PhD Program
Jasmin Bagge, DVM, is studying the use of stem cells to facilitate tissue repair following injury in horses.
Researchers Review Types of Tumors Found in Donkeys
Donkeys are commonly diagnosed with sarcoids. Other common horse tumors, however, are not prevalent in donkeys.
2017 UK Equine Showcase, Breeders’ Short Course Scheduled
Lecture topics will include vaccinations, disease surveillance, foal nutrition, R. equi, biosecurity, and more.
FEI Picks Candidate Cities for 2022 World Equestrian Games
The FEI chose Lexington, Kentucky, and Samorin, in western Slovakia, as potential hosts for the 2022 games.
How to Supplement Your Horse When Your Hay Changes
Equine nutritionist Dr. Clair Thunes offers advice for supplementing horses that eat from inconsistent hay supplies.
Oklahoma Confirms 16th Equine WNV Case of 2016
The unvaccinated 24-year-old gelding located in McCurtain County was showing mild neurologic signs of disease.
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Jessica Scare
Scare is attempting to culture Parascaris worms, which are difficult to keep alive outside of the horse.
Kentucky Net Farm Income Could Hit Lowest Level Since 2010
The net farm income is expected to dip to less than $1.5 billion in 2016, down from $1.7 billion in 2015.
Investigator: Vet Buyers Carefully Before Selling a Horse
The warning was issued after officials discovered a horse’s severed head floating in a drainage canal in Florida.
