Latest News – The Horse
Zayat Stables to Donate Some of American Pharoah’s Earnings
Zayat Stables will donate a percentage of the Triple Crown winner’s earnings to New Vocations.
MacNamara Joins Bolton Center Equine Field Service Team
Dr. Brian MacNamara has special interests in lameness and the causes of poor performance in the equine athlete.
Poll Recap: Natural Disaster Planning
The majority of respondents said they’ve thought about disaster planning and have an idea of how they would respond.
Study to Evaluate Cobalt as Equine Performance Enhancer
The USTA-funded study will evaluate whether cobalt can improve performance and if it is detrimental to horses’ health.
Input Sought on Horse Weaning Survey
Researchers in the United Kingdom are seeking input on a survey for a study on weaning methods.
California Man who Evaded Police Charged with Animal Cruelty
The man was charged with stealing the horse then overworking him during an extensive chase.
Vaccinated Against WNV and EEE or Infected? Vets Can Tell
Researchers determined that vaccination does not result in a false positive diagnosis of acute disease.
Be A Hero To Your Horse: Proactively React To Wildfire Danger
Rebecca Gimenez shares tips for preparing for a wildfire evacuation.
NYPD Sued Over Alleged Horse Bite
A woman is suing the New York Police Department (NYPD) after a police horse allegedly bit her finger.
How Do I Treat My Horse’s Gastric Ulcers on a Budget?
Dr. Frank Andrews offers suggestions for diagnosing and treating equine gastric ulcers on a budget.
Oklahoma Racetrack Adopts Anti-Slaughter Policy
Remington Park has adopted a policy that denies stall space to those who sell retired racehorses for slaughter.
California Supports Third-Party Furosemide Administration
Further review of the matter should help deal with potential problems, not sidetrack the initiative, officials say.
Virginia Confirms Second Equine EEE Case of 2015
The 3-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse from Chesapeake was recently purchased and her vaccination history is unknown.
Does Weight Gain Due to Grazing Cause Insulin Resistance?
Changes in Finnhorse mares’ body weight and condition and in gene expression did not appear to evoke insulin resistance.
Equine Canker
Canker is an unusual condition of the horse’s foot that affects the frog, bars, and sole.
Greene Recognized as JCEP Professional of the Year
Elizabeth (Betsy) Greene, PhD, is a professor and Extension equine specialist at the University of Vermont.
