Latest News – The Horse
Bisphosphonate Use in Horses
Learn about the research behind bisphosphonates and how they might help horses with navicular syndrome. Presented by Laura Kennedy, DVM, Dipl. ACVP, of the University of Kentucky Gluck Equine Research Center, in Lexington.
Racehorse Welfare, Safety Summit Concludes
Presentation topics included racing surfaces, equine injuries, and respiratory health for horses, among others.
Top Tweets From the 2016 Equitation Science Conference
A collection of tweets and take-homes from the 2016 International Society for Equitation Science conference.
BLM Initiates Wild Horse Research in Oregon
The agency will work with veterinarians to study safe methods to spay mares and control herd growth
Kentucky Authorities Probe Horses’ Alleged Abandonment
Officials found more than 40 apparently abandoned horses, mostly Thoroughbreds, in Mercer County in early June.
4th of July When You Have Horses at Home
How do you prepare your horses for a night of fireworks?
Does Acupuncture Alleviate Navicular Syndrome Pain?
While acupuncture seemed to help some horses, there was no strong evidence that it relieves pain in all affected horses.
EIA Hold Order at Arapahoe Park Lifted
The EIA-positive mare was euthanized and a second exposed horse was transferred to a newly quarantined premises.
Poll Recap: Stocking Up on Hay
Of the 1,102 respondents, 397 (36%) said they purchase hay once a year for their horses.
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.
