Latest News – The Horse
Monmouth Park Announces New Health Protocols For Shippers
The new measures come in response to a number equine herpesvirus-1 cases at nearby Parx Racing, in Pennsylvania.
Meeting for Fish Springs Wild Horse Pilot Program Scheduled
The meeting, scheduled for April 21 in Nevada, is being held to inform the public of the project and address questions.
Lecture on Robotics-Controlled Imaging System Scheduled
The presentation on the Equimagine system will take place May 6 at the Penn Vet New Bolton Center.
The Equitwister: A Simplified Way to Castrate Working Equids
This tool is simple, affordable, and results in few complications, one equitarian volunteer reported.
EEE Confirmed in Unvaccinated Florida Horse
The affected 18-month-old Quarter Horse died on April 4.
When Nature Meets Science: Breeding With Frozen Semen
What you need to know and expect when using this breeding method.
Registration Open for KHC Large Animal Rescue Training
A basic training class and an operations-level course (which will be open to auditors) will be offered.
ASPCA’s 2016 ‘Help a Horse Day’ Taking Place April 26
The “Help a Horse” contest will award $100,000 in grant prizes to equine organizations across the country.
Will a Fly Sheet Make My Horse Too Hot?
Liz in Kentucky is concerned a fly sheet will make her horse hot. Drs. Susan White and Ann Rashmir offer their thoughts.
Study: Depressed Horses Show Lack of Attention
These horses tend to overreact to challenging situations, potentially making them dangerous for novice handlers.
Do Equine Genetics Influence Behavior?
An equine behavior expert and veterinarian explains the role that genetics play in a horse’s behavior.
Zenyatta’s 2016 Colt Dead
The champion Thoroughbred racing mare’s colt by War Front succumbed to meconium aspiration syndrome at 2 days of age.
Cracking the Tax Code
Having trouble interpreting taxspeak as it applies to the horse industry? Read on.
Woodbine Reaccredited by NTRA Safety, Integrity Alliance
Certification standards address injury prevention, uniform medication testing and penalties, safety research, and more.
Infographic: Sunburn and Horses
Sun damage is serious in horses. In this infographic, find how to protect you pink-skinned horses from the sun.
University of Wisconsin Secures New Nuclear Imaging System
Nuclear scintigraphy is especially useful for honing in on the locations of active bone conditions in horses.
