Latest News – The Horse

How Scientists Count Equine Parasites With a Cell Phone
Learn how researchers determined this was possible and what steps went into developing the final product.

Managing Toxic Trees on Horse Farms
Some trees can kill horses, and horses can kill trees. Here’s what you need to know.
Horses Burned in Australian Bushfires Recover
Ten horses that suffered severe burns in the Yarloop bushfire in January have been discharged from the hospital.

BLM Launches Scoping on Adobe Town Wild Horse Removal
The BLM could have the chance to conduct a research project by placing radio collars on mares returned to the range.
Registration for 2016 Time to Ride Challenge Open
Stables, clubs, and businesses nationwide can register to compete for $100,000 cash and prizes.

Mare Thyroid Condition Might be Linked to Foal Deaths
The rare condition–primary hypothyroidism–in mares could be behind a potentially deadly foal problem called CHDS.

12 Facts About Equine Navicular Syndrome
Learn about diagnosing, treating, and the possible causes of navicular syndrome in our Vet On Demand companion!
On the Mend, ‘Lily’ Released from Hospital
The mare shot more than 100 times with a paintball gun will continue treatment at an undisclosed location.
Utah Man Charged in Horse Dragging Incident
A Utah man is facing animal cruelty charges after allegedly dragging a draft horse behind a truck.

Study: Cardiac Recovery Time Identified as Heritable Trait
Selective breeding could lead to horses more tailored for endurance and improve welfare and performance, scientists say.

How Can I Tell if My Horse is Stressed?
Our expert shares her thoughts on what causes stress for horses, how they respond to stressful situations, and what we can do about it.
Consider Native Plants in Horse Property Landscaping
Horses for Clean Water’s Alayne Blickle shares the reasons she uses low-water, native plants to landscape her horse farm.

Spring Cleaning, Stable Style
Here are some spring-cleaning tasks and tips from our Facebook fans, as well as reference articles to help you get started.

NYSGC Suspends Six Harness Trainers for Cobalt Overages
Cobalt administration in high doses can cause detrimental effects on a number of equine body systems.

Study: Stallion Semen Integrity Varies by Season
The month of the year appears to have a significant impact on several parameters of collected semen in stallions.

Equine Gait Analysis: Sensor Placement Consistency Crucial
Even small deviations in sensor placement can result in an inaccurate hind-limb lameness diagnosis, researchers found.



