Latest News – The Horse
How Does Acupuncture Work?
There’s a complex series of events that occur when acupuncture needles are placed. Here’s a rundown of what happens.
RMTC Adds Cooper to Task Force on Glaucine
Carolyn Cooper, DVM, is the director of the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency’s Equine Drug Control Program.
AFA Supports AHC Welfare Code
The American Farrier’s Association is the latest organization to endorse the AHC’s Welfare Code of Practice.
Navajo Student Helps Launch CSU Vet Program Home Community
Patrick Succo is teaching Navajo high-schoolers to determine correct vaccine dosage for horses and more.
18 Facts About High-Risk Pregnancies
With all the effort breeding requires, losing the pregnancy, the newborn foal, or even the mare is a devastating prospect. Identifying high-risk pregnancies early can help safeguard against those losses.
Rotational Deworming: Is It a Thing of the Past?
Find out how deworming recommendations for horses have changed.
Study Confirms Horses ‘Talk’ to Human Handlers
New research has revealed that horses do, in fact, try to intentionally communicate with us to achieve certain goals.
What Kind of Dental Care Do Horses Need?
Dr. Erin Denney-Jones outlines how often horses need dental care and who can legally offer equine dental services.
New Mexico Horse Owners Advised to Vaccinate Against WNV
Owners are encouraged to vaccinate their horses prior to the onset of peak mosquito season.
California Man Takes Plea Deal in 2015 Horse Abuse Case
Frederick Atkinson pleaded no contest to charges connected to 41 horses removed from a California property last year.
Woman Fined for Removing Free-Roaming Horse from BLM Land
The Idaho woman transported a free-roaming mare to an animal sanctuary because the horse appeared malnourished.
Horses Displaced by Calabasas Fire Return Home
Nearly 90 California horses were evacuated to the Pierce College Equestrian Center, in Woodland Hills.
Getting a Jumpstart on Joint Infections
Infected joints can be scary and cause stress, but early aggressive treatment offers the best chance for full recovery.
Does Night Turnout Disrupt a Horse’s Sleep?
Could being stalled during the day and turned out at night cause sleep problems for horses?
Pasture vs. Stall: Which is Better?
Drs. Erin Denney-Jones and Clair Thunes offer advice for horse owners faced with the option of boarding in a stall or turnout.
Stakes Winner Delay of Game Dead at 23
The 23-year-old Thoroughbred gelding was euthanized June 6 due to the infirmities of old age.
