Latest News – The Horse
When Disaster Strikes
After a tornado, fire, or other disaster hits your farm, how would you respond and rebuild? Here’s what to remember.
Evaluating the Equine Poor Performer
Poor performers can be a diagnostic challenge. Here’s what veterinarians will look for when examining these horses.
Keeneland Reaccredited By NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance
Later this month Keeneland will host the two-day, $24.5 million Breeders’ Cup World Championships for the first time.
Keeneland to Host Make-A-Wish Day on Oct. 8
Several local farms and equine medical facilities will sponsor the participating wish kids.
Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome Consensus Statement
The statement summarizes the current knowledge about ulcers and is designed to provide guidelines for veterinarians.
Functional Electrical Stimulation and Equine Muscle
Researchers found that functional electrical stimulation improved the density and distribution of muscle mitochondria.
New Online Course on Horses Launches at UF
The course includes information on common health issues, the species’ history, equine business and research, and more.
Top Tips to Prepare Your Senior Horse for Winter
From monitoring his body condition to keeping his joints moving, here’s how to get your old horse ready for winter.
How Does Nose Twitching Affect a Horse?
Researchers concluded that nose twitches, when properly applied, are a humane restraint for short usage situations.
TIP Website Upgrade Enhances Performance Award Applications
The website redesign is designed to make the performance award application process quicker and more efficient.
Why Should You Cover a Compost Pile?
Horses for Clean Water’s Alayne Blickle explains the environmental benefits of covering a compost pile.
Maryland Urges Hurricane Preparedness Plans for Livestock
With Hurricane Joaquin’s approach, authorities are encouraging owners to include livestock and horses in disaster plans.
Kentucky Reports Two More Equine WNV Cases
The two unvaccinated horses–one from Montgomery County and one from Nelson County–are alive, as of Oct. 1.
Why Does My Horse Yawn During Bridling?
What happens before bridling might hold a clue as to why this horse yawns when facing his bridle.
Uruguayan Endurance Horse Tests Positive for Guanabenz
LG Muneerah’s sample was positive for guanabenz, a sedative with analgesic effects.
Jackson County, Oregon, Horse Tests Positive for WNV
Despite cooler temperatures, officials are urging area owners to take steps to protect their horses from disease.
