Latest News – The Horse
Teaching a Horse to Stand Still at the Mounting Block
How can I encourage my horse to stand still during mounting?
RMTC Board Amends List of Controlled Therapeutic Medications
The group also received an update on the uniform medication program and granted interim accreditation to Texas A&M lab.
Prebiotics and Probiotics
Prebiotics and probiotics are dietary supplements given to horses in an effort to prevent or treat certain illnesses or simply to promote a healthy gastrointestinal (GI) system.
International Equine Disease Report, Second Quarter 2015
Reported diseases include vesicular stomatitis, equine infectious anemia, strangles, influenza, herpesvirus, and more.
A Look at Therapeutic Riding Horses’ Stress Behaviors
Stress can impair a horse’s performance, diminish the benefits of therapy, and create safety risks to vulnerable riders.
CSU Vet Students Help Rescued Horses, Gain Valuable Skills
Supervised by veterinarians, the students practiced castrations on Quarter Horses rescued from a Texas ranch.
New Jersey Reports First WNV-Positive Horse for 2015
The 10 year-old gelding from Gloucester County was euthanized on Oct. 3. The horse’s vaccination status is unknown.
Dual Classic Winner War Emblem Arrives in the United States
War Emblem arrived on Oct. 12 after 13 years standing stud at the Shadai Stallion Station in Hokkaido, Japan.
Florida Raids Yield Arrests at Illegal Slaughter Farms
Six people were arrested following raids at the three illegal slaughter farms, some of which processed horses.
Six More U.S. House Members Support Barr/Tonko Bill
The legislation would establish an independent authority to implement a national uniform racehorse medication program.
Texas Equine WNV Count Rises to 26
The cases are spread across the state, and a lack of vaccination is a prevailing trend in the affected horses.
Wyoming Police Probe Horse Shooting
The horse, which was found dead in a Campbell County pasture on Oct. 8, sustained a single gunshot wound.
Foot Pain in Horses: More Than Meets the Hoof
The horse’s lower limb is subject to a multitude of injuries that can baffle even the most veteran veterinarians.
Salt River Horse Death Under Investigation
A wild horse found at the Salt River Recreation Area in Arizona is now the subject of an animal cruelty investigation.
Study Findings Could Improve Colic Diagnostics in Horses
The researchers are also seeking veterinarian and horse owner input for surveys on recognizing and diagnosing colic.
Poll Recap: Rehabbing Tendon and Ligament Injuries
Of the 571 respondents, 384 (67%) people said they have rehabbed a horse from a tendon or ligament injury.
