Latest News – The Horse
Tax on Horse Sales Proposed in Oklahoma
Oklahoma currently levies a sales tax of 8.357% on livestock, but horse sales are exempt.
IHC Considers Alleged Viral Horse Trainer Incident
Leadership is considering its response to the incident and whether or not to revoke Logan Allen’s championship title.
Getting Back to Work This Spring? Keep Your Horse Sound!
Take precautions to reduce your horse’s risk of getting hurt while returning to work.
Eye-Drop-Based Treatment Could Replace Surgery
A University of Illinois’ Veterinary Teaching Hospital researcher is seeking new approaches for treating corneal ulcers.
Surgical Technique Effective for Treating Corneal Edema
Treated horses had less corneal fluid swelling than before, did not develop any corneal ulcers, and retained vision.
Natural Insect Control Options
Horses for Clean Water’s Alayne Blickle offers advice on controlling flies and other bugs on horse properties.
Why is Equine Behavior Research Important?
An equine behavior consultant explains how we can improve equine welfare through research.
Legislation Protecting Salt River Horses Becomes Law
The bill protects the feral horses and places them under Maricopa County Sheriff’s Department and USFS jurisdiction.
EHV-1 Confirmed in Erie County, New York
The Equine Disease Communication Center reported that three aged mares tested positive for EHV-1 last week.
How Do Mares Protect Their Foals?
An equine reproductive behavior expert shares insight into how mares and herds will ward off danger to their young.
Spotting the Problem Patient
The key is understanding a horse’s arousal, or alertness, level.
Advocates Concerned about Blindfolded Bull-Fighting Horses
This practice, some international welfare organizations say, puts the horse in a vulnerable position for injury.
5 Ways to Prevent Sunburn in Horses
Use this cheat sheet to protect your horse from the sun’s harmful UV rays.
Learning from the Corolla Wild Horse Adoption Program
Researchers attributed the program’s success to a rigorous adoption process, pre-adoption gentling of horses, and more.
EHV-1 Quarantine at Fonner Park Lifted
Three cases of neurologic EHV-1 were confirmed at the Nebraska racetrack in April.
Can a Smartphone Help Diagnose Subtle Lamenesses?
Gait analysis applications on a smartphone can give reliable data to help detect hind limb lameness issues in horses.
