Latest News – The Horse
Horses Surrendered, Seized From Virginia Farm
Dozens of allegedly emaciated horses are receiving rehabilitative care after being removed from an Orange County farm.
Standing Laryngoplasty Cheaper, Safer Than Classic Method
A procedure to correct a paralyzed larynx has fewer risks if it’s performed in a standing horse, French researchers say.
Sunday’s Top Tweets from the 2015 Thoroughbred Makeover
Top take-homes from Day 3 of the 2015 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium in Lexington, Kentucky.
Australian Vet Studies Life After Racing for Thoroughbreds
Nearly half of Australian Thoroughbreds in one foal crop were rehomed to non-racing homes after their careers concluded.
UKAg’s Barrett Fills Unique Role as EPA Liaison
Michael Barrett, MS, PhD, is the Weed Science Society of America’s liaison to the EPA’s Office of Pesticide Programs.
Saturday’s Top Tweets from the 2015 Thoroughbred Makeover
Top take-homes from Day 2 of the 2015 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium in Lexington, Kentucky.
Jacobs to Discuss Synovial Joints During Free Lecture
Dr. Carrie Jacobs will discuss synovial structures, why they’re important, what can go wrong, and how to treat them.
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Tayler L. Hansen
Hansen studied the influence of forage chemical composition on its digestibility and retention in the digestive tract.
How Sweet is Your Sweet Feed?
Researchers found that horses’ sugar intake from texturized and pelleted products was relatively similar.
BLM to Gather Remaining Horses at Sands Basin Following Fire
The BLM gathered 279 horses immediately following the Soda Fire, but 31 Sands Basin wild horses eluded capture.
Friday’s Top Tweets from the 2015 Thoroughbred Makeover
Top tweets and take-homes from Day 1 of the 2015 Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium in Lexington, Kentucky.
Saddle Up Safely Releases Booklet on Returning to Riding
The booklet covers preparing for an injury, returning to riding after a long recovery, concussion assessment, and more.
Understanding and Improving Stock Show Horse Treatment
One researcher shared her recently developed model for improving welfare in the stock horse industry.
Wild Horse Bait Trap Gather Began in Water Canyon
The BLM will gather approximately 65 horses and 25 to 30 will be released back into the project area.
New Arrest in Florida Slaughter Farms Case
Rodobaldo Diaz of Palm Beach, Florida, was arrested on Oct. 20 and charged with four counts of animal cruelty.
Infographic: Handling Hoof Abscesses
Hoof abscesses are a common cause of severe lameness in horses. Find out how to manage one in our step-by-step guide.
