Latest News – The Horse
FDA Approves Equine Firocoxib Tablets
Merial says the prescription tablets will be available on the market in early fall.
New International Forum for Racehorse Aftercare
The forum is designed to unite the operations around the world that facilitate and promote the retraining of racehorses.
Three Female Burros Shot and Killed in Arizona
The BLM is offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.
Iowa State Seeks Participants for Equine Skin Tumor Study
Researchers are studying immunotherapy using an antibody called anti-CD47 for reducing equine skin tumors.
Detecting Upper Body Issues in Horses
Learn about less common but more difficult to diagnose upper body lamenesses in horses.
Scientists Examining Why Don’t Owners Vaccinate Against Flu
Horse owners are urged to assist with the research by completing an online survey.
UK, USDA Researchers Live by the Word ‘Collaboration’
Together the groups have studied fescue toxicosis, equine gut health, and other horse health and management aspects.
White Line Disease in Horses
Also known as “seedy toe,” white line disease is a serious hoof condition that requires vet and farrier intervention.
The Grass Guide: Large Crabgrass
Large crabgrass is very palatable to horses and has a high nutrient content, making it useful for grazing in the south.
Jumping Owners Club, FEI Sign Memorandum of Understanding
The JOC provides a communication link between horse owners and the FEI.
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Gloria Gellin
Gellin is studying the epidemiology of leptospirosis in Central Kentucky and horses’ immune response to the disease.
Tips for Overseeding Fall Horse Pastures
For cool-season pastures, fall is the ideal time to overseed to thicken a stand and fill in bare areas.
Potomac Horse Fever Detected in Maryland
Potomac horse fever was confirmed in two Frederick County horses, one of which died from the disease.
How Do Horses Get to the Rio Olympic Games?
Find out how the equine competitors from around the world got to Brazil.
New Lawsuit Alleges Horse Feed was Tainted
Two horse owners allege that feed manufacturer ADM knowingly sold and distributed horse-feed tainted with monensin.
Suit Seeks Halt to BLM Wild Horse Spaying Plan
A wild horse advocacy group filed a lawsuit to stop the BLM from surgically sterilizing mares from an Oregon herd.
