Latest News – The Horse
The Risk of Using Compounded Drugs to Treat Ulcers
Find out from Dr. Frank Andrews why you should avoid using compounded omeprazole to treat your horse’s gastric ulcers.
BLM Conducting Emergency Wild Horse Gather in Nevada
The BLM said it hopes to gather and provide feed and water to as many as 200 horses in declining body conditions.
Risk Factors for Epistaxis in Jump Racehorses Examined
Risk factors for equine nosebleeds appear to include age at first start, running on firm ground, and more.
Time to Ride Challenge Breaks 20,000 Newcomers Mark
The challenge has reached 20,107 newcomers as of Aug. 26, a 31% increase over this point in 2014.
Homemade Weed Control Spray
Trying to beat those weeds? Here’s a homemade herbicide recipe for tank sprayers or spray bottles that’s low in chemicals and caustic substances.
BEVA Congress to Feature Sessions for Equine Nurses
“Veterinary nursing day” will feature lectures aimed specifically at members of the profession.
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Kelly Prince
Prince’s research could ultimately help owners better manage horses that require low- or high-carbohydrate diets.
Researchers Identify Wither Height Gene in Shetlands
A particular variant within the HMGA2 gene appears to be related to height determination, scientists determined.
Forage Quality, Feeding Strategies Workshop Sept. 19
Lecture topics will include forage types, efficient forage use, hay production and quality, and more.
Recent Kentucky Floods Leave Behind a Trail of Debris
Keep human and environmental health in mind when cleaning up the remnants of natural disasters.
Exmoor Ponies Help Revamp the Czech Republic’s Landscape
The researchers hope the ponies help restore the land to the rich and productive territory it was before World War II.
One Dreamer Stakes to Benefit Equine Research
Glen Hill Farm’s sponsorship of the stakes race will benefit the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation.
Colorado VS: Number of Quarantined Premises Dropping
As of Aug. 26, 65 locations in 15 counties are under quarantine for vesicular stomatitis (VS).
Dewormer’s Effect on Scratches
Find out what kinds of skin parasites can cause scratches and how these pests respond to ivermectin treatment.
2015 Walking Horse Celebration Begins Amid Accusations
The HSUS alleged that trainers and grooms at ThorSport Farm sored horses, but the farm owner disputed the claims.
Weed of the Month: Creeping Charlie
Creeping Charlie, or ground ivy, is toxic, but generally horses must consume large quantities for a reaction to occur.
