Latest News – The Horse
Survey Evaluating Texas Horse Industry Underway
Texas A&M University researchers hope to determine how the equine industry impacts the economy in that state.

Free Lecture to Cover Equine Pregnancy
Jennifer Linton, VMD, will describe what to expect when your horse is expecting on April 5 at the New Bolton Center.

Donkeys’ Unique Nutritional Needs
Donkeys aren’t horses, and nowhere is that more apparent than in their feed needs. Find out what your donkey should eat.

NATRC Offering Free Memberships
The competitive trail riding organization is offering 2016 memberships to people who have never been members.

Foal and Adult Horse Blood Samples: What’s the Difference?
Veterinarians should be familiar with what’s normal and what’s not normal on a foal’s blood sample test results.

How to Feed Orphan Foals
Orphan foals require special care from the start, especially when it comes to their nutritional needs.

Santa Anita Reaccredited by NTRA Safety, Integrity Alliance
Certification standards address injury prevention, uniform medication testing and penalties, safety research, and more.
Reef to Receive Honorary Doctorate from Ghent University
Dr. Virginia Reef contributed to the advancement of equine cardiology and the diagnosis of a variety of disorders.

BLM Seeks Comments on Blue Wing Complex Horse, Burro Project
As part of the process, the BLM is hosting a public scoping tour of the Blue Wing Complex on March 19 and 20.

FEI Tribunal Issues Decisions in UAE Endurance Cases
The decisions are on cases involving Dr. Hallvard Sommerseth, Abdul Aziz Sheikh, and Ali Mohammed Al Muhairi.
Connecticut Ag Department Gets Custody of Seized Herd
A judge has awarded the state Department of Agriculture custody of 32 horses seized last month from their owners.

Researchers Break Down Horses’ IBH Reactions
Some horses respond to insect bites with inflammation and itching; others react with cellular-level defense mechanisms.
California Horse Herd Seized
Officials seized 23 malnourished horses from a Riverside County farm.

Five New York Horses Confirmed With Equine Infectious Anemia
Officials have quarantined the farm where all five infected horses reside.
2016 Western Veterinary Conference: Wednesday’s Top Tweets
Tweets and take-homes from the 2016 Western Veterinary Conference’s equine acupuncture and emergencies sessions.

WWI-Era Bacteria: The Key to Eradicating Strangles?
In the battle against strangles, researchers believe they’ve discovered a critical genomic influence: war.