Latest News – The Horse

Moldy Hay: Bad for Horses, Bad for Humans
Certain strains of fungi found in moldy fodder can cause serious problems in both horses and handlers, scientists found.

Placental Blood Flow Changes in Laminitic Pregnant Mares
Chronically laminitic mares developed potentially detrimental changes in uterine blood flow during pregnancy.
HBLB: New Research Projects, Scholarships Starting in 2016
Research topics include musculoskeletal and respiratory issues, parasites on stud farms, early pregnancy loss, and more.

Recognizing Klebsiella Pneumonia in Practice
Researchers found that bloody nasal discharge was common in horses with Klebsiella pneumonia.

The Importance of Postmortem Exams on Aborted Fetuses
Post-mortem exams are crucial to determine what caused the abortion. Here’s what your veterinarian will look for.
Equine Welfare Organizations Come Together at Grand National
The British welfare groups hoped to raise awareness of welfare issues across the U.K. equine population.

How Scientists Count Equine Parasites With a Cell Phone
Learn how researchers determined this was possible and what steps went into developing the final product.

Managing Toxic Trees on Horse Farms
Some trees can kill horses, and horses can kill trees. Here’s what you need to know.
Horses Burned in Australian Bushfires Recover
Ten horses that suffered severe burns in the Yarloop bushfire in January have been discharged from the hospital.

BLM Launches Scoping on Adobe Town Wild Horse Removal
The BLM could have the chance to conduct a research project by placing radio collars on mares returned to the range.
Registration for 2016 Time to Ride Challenge Open
Stables, clubs, and businesses nationwide can register to compete for $100,000 cash and prizes.

Mare Thyroid Condition Might be Linked to Foal Deaths
The rare condition–primary hypothyroidism–in mares could be behind a potentially deadly foal problem called CHDS.

12 Facts About Equine Navicular Syndrome
Learn about diagnosing, treating, and the possible causes of navicular syndrome in our Vet On Demand companion!
On the Mend, ‘Lily’ Released from Hospital
The mare shot more than 100 times with a paintball gun will continue treatment at an undisclosed location.
Utah Man Charged in Horse Dragging Incident
A Utah man is facing animal cruelty charges after allegedly dragging a draft horse behind a truck.

Study: Cardiac Recovery Time Identified as Heritable Trait
Selective breeding could lead to horses more tailored for endurance and improve welfare and performance, scientists say.