Latest News – The Horse
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Melissa Siard
Siard is studying inflamm-aging in senior horses, polyphenols as anti-inflammatory treatments, and more.
Do Riders Maintain Consistent Rein Pressure?
A rider’s rein tension can vary within the same stride, which could have equine welfare repercussions, researchers said.
Inaugural UK Equine Nutrition Short Course to be Held May 14
The event is designed to teach owners how nutrition can affect their horses’ health and longevity.
Researchers Compare Similar Equine Eye Conditions
Corneal degeneration and calcific band keratopathy are a lot alike, but have some key differences, researchers found.
Parx EHV-1: Sixth Horse Tests Positive
The horse residing in a quarantined barn at the Bensalem, Pennsylvania, track tested positive earlier this week.
Natural Horse Farm Insect (and Pest) Control
What eats 600 mosquitoes an hour? Find out and get more tips for protecting your horse from disease-spreading insects and pests!
The Grass Guide: Bahiagrass
Bahiagrass is a hardy grass species tolerant of drought and poorly drained soils of any type.
Study: Low-Ranking Horses Harbor More Parasites
Researchers found a distinct link between dominance rank and parasite load in horses that had never been dewormed.
Higgins Receives Bill Barfield Award
Stephen Higgins, PhD, is the Director of Animal and Environmental Compliance for UK’s Agricultural Experiment Station.
Second Maryland Horse Tests Positive for EHV
All horses exposed to the two positive cases are currently free of clinical signs and are being monitored daily.
Grayson-Jockey Club’s Ocala Initiative Receives Donations
Double Diamond Farm donated $20,000, while Glen Hill Farm and Payton Training Center have each committed $10,000.
Florida Police Seek Miniature Horse Shooter
An owner in Palmetto reported April 18 that her Miniature Horse had been shot during the overnight hours of April 17.
Gluck Seeks Equine Research Hall of Fame Nominations
The Hall of Fame honors individuals who have expanded the body of knowledge in some field of equine science.
Research-Based Weaning Tips to Reduce Stress
Start planning early to make the transition away from mom as smooth as possible.
Howard County, Maryland, Horse Tests Positive for EHV
The affected horse tested positive for non-neuropathic EHV-1 and was euthanized by a private veterinarian.
Pennsylvania Horse Tests Positive for EIA
A farm in Halifax has been quarantined after a horse residing there tested positive for EIA on April 18.
