Latest News – The Horse
Input Sought on Veterinarian Selection Survey
Researchers are seeking horse owners’ input on a factors that influence their selection of an equine veterinarian.
Horse Tethered to Fence in Colorado Dies
Authorities are seeking whoever hobbled a mare and left her tied to a fence during a recent spell of hot weather.
Owner of Mare Abandoned in North Texas Sought
The 12-year-old weak and emaciated mare found on a rural road about three weeks ago is recovering.
Dopamine and Horses: Learning, Stereotypies, and More
Without dopamine, horses wouldn’t learn. But with too much, they can develop stereotypies. Here’s what you need to know.
CSU Receives Gift to Build New Equine Hospital
A $10 million gift launching plans at Colorado State University (CSU) to build a state-of-the-art equine hospital.
Kentucky Derby Winner War Emblem to Old Friends
The winner of the 2002 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes is slated to return from Japan in September.
Washington Confirms First Equine WNV Case of 2015
The unvaccinated 5-year-old Quarter Horse gelding from Kennewick is recovering.
Swiss Jumping Horses Test Positive for Prohibited Substances
Codeine, oripavine, and morphine were found in samples from three jumping horses.
Poll Recap: A Breath of Fresh Air
Most respondents said the use open doors and windows and/or fans to help keep air circulating in their horse barns.
It’s Not Too Late to Vaccinate Horses Against EEE, WNV
There’s still time to take steps to protect your horse from these two potentially deadly mosquito-borne diseases.
BLM is Seeking Information on Utah Wild Horse Shooting
A 14-year-old palomino stallion was killed with a small caliber gun. Investigators are searching for those responsible.
BLM Nevada Begins Wood Hills Area Water, Bait Trap Gather
The BLM said the wild horses are residing largely on private lands outside the herd management area boundary.
TERF Announces $100,000 Commitment to Penn Vet
The TERF Opportunity Scholarship Fund will support students, with a preference for those interested in equine medicine.
Grayson-Jockey Club Foundation Meets $100,000 Challenge Gift
The gift and the matching program honor Jack Robbins, VMD, who passed away at the age of 93 on Nov. 29, 2014.
Rutgers Announces Equine Pasture Walk Workshop
Rutgers pasture experts will discuss grazing research comparing continuous and rotational grazing systems and more.
International Equine Disease Report, First Quarter 2015
Reported diseases include equine herpesvirus, strangles, equine viral arteritis, contagious equine metritis, and more
