Latest News – The Horse
Cliff Williamson Joins American Horse Council Staff
His responsibilities will include handling issues with equine health and welfare issues and horse movement requirements.
FEI RuleApp Launched on Apple Store and Google Play
The free smartphone app is designed to give users full access to the federation’s official rules and regulations.
Researchers Evaluate Low-Dose Diclazuril
Scientists from UC Davis studied low-dose diclazuril administration in foals and adult horses with positive results.
Scholarships Helps Alleviate Vet Education Cost
The Winner’s Circle Scholarship Program has provided assistance to 27 fourth-year veterinary students.
Maryland Man Accused of Shooting Berry-Munching Mini
The man is accused of fatally shooting his own Miniature Horse after the animal ate strawberries in a neighbor’s yard.
Maltreated, Injured Horses Abandoned in Louisiana
Two horses are receiving care and another was euthanized after authorities found them in St. Tammany Parrish.
Gastrointestinal Drug Safe for Use in Pregnant Mares
Misoprostol, which can cause abortion in humans, is used to prevent or treat right dorsal colitis in horses.
CHRB Denies Horses from Turf Paradise Due to VS Concerns
The California Department of Food and Agriculture determined that a Turf Paradise horse had vesicular stomatitis (VS).
Two Additional Oregon Horses Show Neurologic Signs of EHV
Eight Oregon farms are currently under quarantine: six in Marion County and two in Polk County.
Study: Magnesium Could Have Calming Effects
A recent study showed that magnesium supplementation can significantly slow horses’ reaction speed responses.
Arizona Agency Seeks Horse Owner
Authorities are seeking the owner of a horse apparently abandoned earlier this month in Maricopa County.
Pelvic Fractures in Horses: Not Always Career-Ending
Researchers determined that if horses were discharged from the hospital, a good long-term outcome was likely.
Researchers Improve Equine Tail Hair Analysis
A common method for learning more about an animal’s ecology and behavior is to analyze his hair’s chemical composition.
BLM to Dart Utah Mares With PZP
The BLM will vaccinate mares in the Onaqui Mountain Herd Management Area with a contraceptive to slow population growth.
A Refresher on Horse Processing in the United States
Horse processing for human consumption has a long history. Here’s a look at the country’s current sentiments.
BLM Extends Deadline for New Off-Range Pasture Bids
The BLM extended to June 2 the deadline for proposals for off-range pasture facilities to care for gathered wild horses.
