Latest News – The Horse
Are Appeasing Pheromones Effective in Horses?
How effective are appeasing pheromones for reducing nervousness or anxiety in horses?
Hot Topics in Hoof Care, Part 3: The Role of Imaging
Find out how veterinarians and farriers rely on imaging to evaluate the horse’s hoof.
From Hoof Testers to MRI
Take a look at the evolution of diagnosing distal limb lameness in sport horse practice with Dr. Brendan Furlong.
9 Ideas for Giving Tuesday
What equine organizations do you support on Giving Tuesday?
Researchers Seeking Input for Senior Horse Study
The team is looking at dental problems in old horses, changes owners make to feeding regimens, and more.
Vets to Track Radiographic Abnormalities in Thoroughbreds
Researchers hope to track the progress and prevalence of radiographic abnormalities in yearling Thoroughbreds.
Poll Recap: Paying for Horse Health Care
Of the 743 respondents, 324 (44%) use cash from their savings or emergency funds to pay for their horses’ health care.
What Does an Equine Sarcoid Look Like?
Sarcoids vary and can look like other skin growths. Dr. Susan White shares how your vet can get a definitive diagnosis.
When Corneal Ulcers Get Complicated
A seemingly minor ulcer can lead to the loss of vision or the eye itself if complications arise. Here’s what to know.
Arizona House Members Seek Salt River Herd Growth Control
The bipartisan group called for Salt River mares to be treated with porcine zona pellucida to manage herd growth.
Do All Gray Horses Develop Melanomas?
Dr. David Levine shares why some horses get melanomas and what makes some tumors more aggressive.
Can Horses Eat Citrus?
A reader asks about the risks and benefits of her horse eating a favorite treat: grapefruit. Our nutritionist weighs in.
Arrest Ends Man’s Nearly 700-Mile Horseback Ride
A man is facing charges for riding an allegedly maltreated horse from Greenwood, South Carolina, to Miami-Dade, Florida.
Gluck Center Doctoral Candidate Wins 3MT Competition
Carleigh Fedorka presented on biologic therapeutics as a treatment for endometritis in broodmares.
Equine Internal Combustion
Help kick-start your horse’s furnace by providing proper fuel, particularly good-quality forage.
LNJ Foxwoods to Sponsor 2017 TCA Stallion Season Auction
The Thoroughbred Charities of America Stallion Season Auction is the organization’s largest annual fundraiser.
