Latest News – The Horse
OIE’s New Priorities Include Working Equid Health, Welfare
Improving working equids’ health and welfare could help them work longer and better to the benefit of their owners.
Foal Eye Issues
A number of congenital or developmental problems can impair a foal’s vision. Here’s what to watch for.
UA Releases New Equine Rabies Resource
Arizona’s first equine rabies case in seven years highlighted the need for education about the disease.
A Look Back at the Feeding of Performance Horses
Find out how feeding recommendations and diets for performance horses have changed over the years.
Belmont Stakes Fan Bash to Benefit TAA, TRF
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation work to improve racehorse aftercare.
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Sarah Elzinga
Elzinga hopes to gain a better understanding of mechanisms that could predispose a horse to developing laminitis.
Researchers Study Glucose and Insulin Testing in Donkeys
Researchers found that test results should be interpreted differently for donkeys than they are for horses.
Horse Receives Honorary Veterinary Degree from UC Davis
“Master Equine Educator” Teddy, a 19-year-old Thoroughbred, helped vet students learn about equine health.
UK Ag Equine Programs Recognized at PRSA Awards Ceremony
The Bluegrass Equine Digest and other publications and campaigns garnered top awards.
Effects of Climate Change on Tall Fescue, Endophytes
Some types of fescue infected with common endophyte strains could become more toxic when temperatures increase.
25 Vet Students Rewarded for Commitment to Equine Medicine
The Winner’s Circle Scholarship Program has provided $1,102,500 in scholarships since its inception in 2008.
Hong Kong Jockey Club Pioneers New Methods of Doping Control
Researchers in the club’s Racing Laboratory are studying biomarkers for use in drug testing.
Author Donates Portion of Book Proceeds to Gluck Center
Kristen Halverson chose to donate after Dan Howe, PhD, offered advice and answered her questions about EPM.
10 New Horse Owner Resources on TheHorse.com
From feeding to vaccines and colic to lameness, here are some basic resources to get the new horse owner started.
Caring for Your New Horse
Are you getting your first horse or first horse in a long time? Our experts will help you navigate equine ownership.
What Can Go Wrong When Gelding Horses
Dr. David Levine, a board certified surgeon and professor at University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center, shares common complications that can occur when castrating a horse.
