Latest News – The Horse
ASPCA Awards $100,000 to Help a Horse Day Contest Winners
Eleven equine rescues received grants in recognition of their efforts to protect horses.
EEE, WNV Confirmed in Florida Horses
A Polk County horse tested positive for EEE while a Osceola County contracted WNV. Neither had a vaccination history.
What Should I Plant in My Horse Pasture?
Vet Erin Denney-Jones, DVM, and nutritionist Clair Thunes, PhD, share their thoughts on selecting grasses for horse pastures.
Fear in Horses
Learn about what horses experience when they feel afraid and how to manage their fear reactions.
EEE Reported in Florida, South Carolina Horses
Six Florida horses and four South Carolina horses have tested positive for EEE thus far in 2016.
Queensland Introduces New Biosecurity Rules for Horse Owners
The new approach to managing cattle ticks will provide flexibility for moving horses across the so-called “tick line.”
BLM Plans South Steens Wild Horse Bait Trap Gather
The BLM hopes to remove 100 horses for adoption and treat 40 mares with a fertility vaccine and return them to the wild.
Strangles in Horses: Predicting Disease and Complications
Few study horses with strangles showed the “classic” signs of disease, researchers determined.
Variations in Horse Conformation
There is no one ideal body type; there are, however, conformation traits that can affect performance across the species.
The Grass Guide: Tall Fescue
Tall fescue is a very hardy forage able to withstand high summer temperatures, drought, moisture stress, and shade.
Parasight System Featured on Cover of Parasitology Journal
The Parasight System is a smartphone-based fecal egg diagnostic and intestinal parasite management tool for vets.
A Closer Look at Genetic Testing in Horses
Scientists are learning more about horses’ DNA and how mutations impact health, behavior, performance, and more.
Minnesota Veterinarian Brings Equine Science to Mongolia
A vet and his team are challenging tradition and skepticism to bring modern veterinary medicine to remote horse herders.
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Lauren Goedde
Goedde studied whether an omega-3 DHA supplement affected a stallion’s sperm motion characteristics and viability.
Toxin Topic: Johnsongrass Poisoning in Horses
Johnsongrass is a drought-tolerant weed that can cause nerve and fetal damage in horses.
Save the Dates for Fall Events Hosted by UK Gluck Center
Events include the John F. Timoney Symposium, Equine Research Hall of Fame event, and Reproductive Diseases Symposium.
