Latest News – The Horse
Equine Earphones Could Help Horses Relax
Horses tended to recover from stress faster if they listened to classical music through specially designed headphones.
Reward Offered for Information on Lily’s Abusers
Investigators hope a $10,000 reward will help them find whomever who shot an elderly mare with a paintball gun.
Piroplasmosis Confirmed at New Mexico Training Facility
A private racehorse facility is under quarantine after a single horse there tested positive for equine piroplasmosis.
The Grass Guide: Alfalfa
This legume is one of the most in-demand species for hay production in the United States.
Caring for and Keeping Older Horses
Owners should watch senior horses closely for signs of decline and contact their veterinarians if problems arise.
TVMDL Drug Testing Lab Receives RMTC Accreditation
Texas A&M’s Drug Testing Laboratory is the seventh to receive full RMTC accreditation.
Queensland Parliament Seeking Opinions on Hendra Vaccine
Officials are asking for thoughts on Hendra virus and use of the available equine vaccine in Australia.
BLM Seeks Experienced Horse Trainers to for Pilot Program
The BLM is seeking experienced individuals to help train wild horses and place them into good homes.
Good Survival Rates After Uterine Tear Repair
Eighty-one percent of mares survived with treatment and 77% of mares bred the subsequent year carried a foal to term.
Eastern Tent Caterpillar Egg Hatch Underway in Kentucky
Eastern tent caterpillar consumption can cause late-term foal losses, early- and late-term fetal losses, and weak foals.
Study: Some Mares Find Rectal Ultrasounds Stressful
Nonlactating Thoroughbred mares perceived transrectal ultrasound exams as modest temporary stressors.
Barn Air Quality Affects Horses’ Breathing
Learn how to make changes around the barn to reduce horses’ likelihood of developing respiratory disease.
Jockey Club Grants for Out-of-Competition Testing Available
Racetracks in California, Florida, Kentucky, New York, and Ontario have participated since the program began in 2014.
EHV-1 Reported in Saskatchewan, Canada
A boarding barn is voluntarily quarantined and the affected horse is isolated and receiving supportive care.
‘Breeding Bonny’ Could Help Students With Reproductive Exams
Researchers recently tested an equine gynecological exam simulator for its suitability in veterinary training programs.
Florida Fire Claims Standardbred Horses
A dozen horses are dead and 11 more are recovering after fire destroyed their barn at South Florida Trotting Center.
