Latest News – The Horse
ASPCA Awards Funds to 2015 Help A Horse Day Contest Winners
Seven equine rescues received grants to recognize their efforts to protect horses.
BLM to Hold First Adoption Event at Reno Rodeo
The wild horse adoption event will take place at the Reno Rodeo Livestock Events Center Sunday on June 21, at 2 p.m.
Antimicrobials’ Effects on Horses’ Intestinal Microbes
Researchers found significant changes following the administration of three common antimicrobial medications.
Gayle Ecker Receives 2015 Equine Industry Vision Award
The lifelong equine wellness educator was honored for leadership and innovation.
Equine Standing MRI Now Operating Opposite Belmont Park
Cornell Ruffian Equine Specialists hopes to use the state-of-the-art imaging system to help assess lameness.
Kentucky Congressman Receives AHC’s Rolapp Award
Congressman John Yarmuth received the American Horse Council’s award for his outstanding service to the horse industry.
No New EHV-1 Cases Reported in Oregon Since June 1
The last reported positive, a 14-year old Quarter Horse, was released from the hospital and is quarantined at his home.
Prevalence of, Risk Factors for Ulcers in Jumpers Examined
Researchers found that 34% of jumping horses examined had both squamous and glandular ulcers.
FEI Appoints New Veterinary Director
Dr. Goran Akerstrom, of Sweden, will take up the post at FEI headquarters on Sept. 1.
Ohio Police Seek Horse Shooter
The 9-year-old horse is receiving veterinary care after being shot in the leg while grazing in a pasture.
Do Blanketed Horses Get Enough Vitamin D?
Researchers determined that blanketing does not appear to impact horses’ vitamin D status.
Thinking Outside the Breeding Shed
Infertile mare? Deceased stallion? No problem! Equine reproduction is now high-tech enough to overcome these hurdles.
Proposed Bill Calls for Federal Anti-Doping Racing Rules
Race-day medications for racehorses would be banned and an independent agency would be charged with enforcing rules.
How to Protect Horses From Lyme Disease
Some ticks can carry and transmit the bacteria that causes Lyme disease to horses. Here’s what you should remember.
Reno Wild Horse, Burro Center to Temporarily Close June 20
The center will reopen to the public during its regularly scheduled hours on Monday, June 22.
Thwarting Thrush
Thrush can cause serious and sometimes permanent lameness if not treated promptly and properly.
