Latest News – The Horse
Online Horse Rescue Operator Charged With Animal Cruelty
A Pennsylvania woman who operated a rescue via a social media page has been charged with multiple animal cruelty counts.
Stallion Semen Freezing 101
A reproduction specialist reviews how to freeze semen so veterinarians can carry out the process in their practices.
Creator Surges Late to Win 2016 Belmont Stakes
Blocked behind horses with a quarter-mile to run, Creator finished strong to catch Destin and win the race by a nose.
Accused Embezzler Pleads Not Guilty
Anne Schumate Williams is also facing animal cruelty charges stemming from the alleged maltreatment of dozens of horses.
Researchers Evaluate Field Glucose Test in Ponies
Researchers hope the test will help them predict laminitis risk based on ponies’ insulin responses to food.
Cancer-Causing Virus Strikes Genetically Vulnerable Horses
Genetic differences in immune function could explain why some horses develop sarcoids and others don’t, researchers say.
BLM Releases Decision for Red Desert Wild Horse Gather
The BLM plans to gather horses and administer the PZP-22 fertility control vaccine to mares returned to the complex.
Equine Guelph Introduces Fire Prevention Outreach Program
Equine Guelph will hold outreach events this summer to educate Ontario’s racing community about barn fire prevention.
Peaceable Farm Horses Rescued Again
Six horses from the farm were among more than 40 allegedly maltreated horses seized from New Beginnings Horse Rescue.
How Does Acupuncture Work?
There’s a complex series of events that occur when acupuncture needles are placed. Here’s a rundown of what happens.
RMTC Adds Cooper to Task Force on Glaucine
Carolyn Cooper, DVM, is the director of the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency’s Equine Drug Control Program.
AFA Supports AHC Welfare Code
The American Farrier’s Association is the latest organization to endorse the AHC’s Welfare Code of Practice.
Navajo Student Helps Launch CSU Vet Program Home Community
Patrick Succo is teaching Navajo high-schoolers to determine correct vaccine dosage for horses and more.
18 Facts About High-Risk Pregnancies
With all the effort breeding requires, losing the pregnancy, the newborn foal, or even the mare is a devastating prospect. Identifying high-risk pregnancies early can help safeguard against those losses.
Rotational Deworming: Is It a Thing of the Past?
Find out how deworming recommendations for horses have changed.
Study Confirms Horses ‘Talk’ to Human Handlers
New research has revealed that horses do, in fact, try to intentionally communicate with us to achieve certain goals.
