Latest News – The Horse
The “Problem” Mare: A Challenging Case of Endometritis
A reproduction specialist reviews how she successfully managed and impregnated a particularly challenging problem mare.
Dr. Ann Swinker Receives AHC’s 2016 Van Ness Award
The award is presented to an individual who has shown leadership and service to the horse community in his or her state.
Are Stall Toys Good for Horses?
A horse behavior expert weighs in on whether she believes horses benefit from toys.
The Legalities of Equine Insurance Policies
A lawyer describes equine liability insurance and what you should know about these policies.
California Tainted Feed Lawsuit Refiled
The lawsuit seeks damages for owners whose horses ingested feed allegedly tainted with monensin.
Caring for Senior Horses: What to Remember
A vet tech shares tips on managing aging equids’ unique needs to keep them healthy and happy through their golden years.
Wisconsin EHV-1 Quarantine Released
A quarantine put in place after a West Bend horse tested positive for neurologic equine herpesvirus-1 has been lifted.
Autologous Conditioned Serum Composition Evaluated
This treatment uses the horse’s blood to generate serum enriched with growth factors and anti-inflammatory mediators.
Managing a Horse’s Underrun Heels
The long-toed, low-heeled hoof is a common and difficult-to-manage hoof abnormality. Here’s what you should know.
Jockey Concussion Management Protocol Study Starting Soon
The UK and Jockeys’ Guild study could evolve into the first comprehensive concussion management protocol for jockeys.
Nature vs. Nurture: What Shapes a Foal’s Future?
What affects a foal’s demeanor and makes him his own, unique self? Let’s have a look at what science has to say.
Poll Recap: Readers Share Details of Horses’ Daily Diets
Of the 674 respondents, 614 (91%) said their horses’ daily diet includes grain, feed, concentrates, or supplements.
Kentucky Barn Fire Claims Saddlebred Horses
The farm owner unsuccessfully attempted to save 13 horses inside the barn.
Not Just Old Age: Why Do Senior Horses Die?
Despite the growing body of research into senior horses’ health, their exact causes of death remain poorly documented.
Virginia Tech Equine Medical Center Launches Farrier Service
Paul Goodness, CJF, and his team will provide full-time services at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center.
Cooke Co., Texas, EHV-1 Quarantine Partially Released
Seven horses at one breeding farm tested positive for the neuropathogenic form of the virus in late May.
