Latest News – The Horse
For Want of an Curbed Appetite
Grazing muzzles can allow overweight horses and ponies access to pasture while preventing them from eating too much lush grass. Photo: Photos.com If you’ve owned
Fluid Therapy: Are We Overdoing It?
Researchers found that many horses recovering from colic surgery probably don’t require as much water as once thought.
Poll Recap: Training Location Preferences
Of the 669 respondents, 337 (50%) said they prefer to train their horses in an arena.
UHVRC Distributes 3,200 Vaccines to Horses in Need
The UHVRC has delivered more than 21,000 free vaccines to horses in need since its inception in December 2008.
Dead Horse Found on Los Angeles Street
California police are searching for whoever killed a horse, then tied the dead animal to a pole on a Los Angeles street.
How is Rain Rot Spread Between Horses?
Rain rot is highly contagious. Drs. Susan White and Ann Rashmir suggest ways to prevent its spread.
New Bolton Center Acquires New Equine Ambulance
The equine ambulance will be used to transport ailing horses to the New Bolton Center from local events.
Grayson-Jockey Club Foundation Receives $100,000 Donation
Thoroughbred owner/breeder Earle Mack made the donation in honor of Dinny Phipps, who died April 6.
Parx EHV-1: Additional Cases Confirmed
As of April 10, four horses–including the index case–have died or been euthanized.
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.
