Latest News – The Horse
Higgins Receives Bill Barfield Award
Stephen Higgins, PhD, is the Director of Animal and Environmental Compliance for UK’s Agricultural Experiment Station.
Second Maryland Horse Tests Positive for EHV
All horses exposed to the two positive cases are currently free of clinical signs and are being monitored daily.
Grayson-Jockey Club’s Ocala Initiative Receives Donations
Double Diamond Farm donated $20,000, while Glen Hill Farm and Payton Training Center have each committed $10,000.
Florida Police Seek Miniature Horse Shooter
An owner in Palmetto reported April 18 that her Miniature Horse had been shot during the overnight hours of April 17.
Gluck Seeks Equine Research Hall of Fame Nominations
The Hall of Fame honors individuals who have expanded the body of knowledge in some field of equine science.
Research-Based Weaning Tips to Reduce Stress
Start planning early to make the transition away from mom as smooth as possible.
Howard County, Maryland, Horse Tests Positive for EHV
The affected horse tested positive for non-neuropathic EHV-1 and was euthanized by a private veterinarian.
Pennsylvania Horse Tests Positive for EIA
A farm in Halifax has been quarantined after a horse residing there tested positive for EIA on April 18.
Keep Horses Away From Creeping Indigo
What is creeping indigo and will it hurt my horse?
House Committee Passes Anti-Slaughter Amendment
One bill sponsor said the legislation is designed to protect horses while keeping the U.S. food supply safe.
Can Boots or Wraps Prevent Scratches in Horses?
Dr. Ashley Embly of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital offers her thoughts on if leg protection can prevent scratches.
More Than 100 Horses Rescued From Houston Floods
Dozens of equids have been moved to higher ground while five endurance horses remain missing.
Three Nebraska Horses Positive for Neurologic EHV-1
One of the affected horses has been euthanized while the other two have been isolated on the premises.
Equine Infectious Diseases Conference Held in Argentina
Attendees from around the world gathered to discuss the latest topics and trends of equine infectious diseases.
Enter The Horse’s ‘From Rescue to Rockstar’ Contest
Submit your rescue horse’s story for a chance to be featured on TheHorse.com and entered to win a prize pack!
Poll Recap: Slow Feeders
More than half of the 929 poll respondents said they have used slow feed haynets for their horses.
