Latest News – The Horse
Veterinarians Discuss Stem Cells for Equine Joint Therapy
Equine athletes often require supportive care for their musculoskeletal systems, and stem cells can fill that need.
On Call Program to Support Kentucky Derby and Oaks Telecasts
Dr. Keith Latson will represent the AAEP On Call program during this weekend’s live telecasts from Churchill Downs.
How Your Horse Got His Color (And Why You Should Care)
A horse’s coat color genetics are important not just for aesthetic reasons; they can also have health implications.
Cobalt Policy Adopted by Racing Regulators
Regulators adopted a new policy making it illegal to administer cobalt to a racehorse.
Massachusetts Police Probe Wildlife Attack
Authorities are investigating a possible bear attack on horses residing in an East Brookfield pasture.
Oregon Police Search for Horse Shooter
Deputies in Yamhill County are seeking whoever shot an apparently healthy horse and left the carcass in the woods.
Poll Recap: Horse Shopping Distance
Of the 652 respondents, 254 (39%) said they search within their multi-state region when looking for a new horse.
Researchers Study Compensatory Lameness
Consider this under-recognized issue before deciding which limb is the primary lameness source.
Is It Okay for Horses to Graze on a Lawn?
Equine nutrition and hay experts Dr. Nettie Liburt and Tom Keene talk about the benefits and drawbacks of allowing horses to graze on lawns. Specifically, they address potentially toxic landscaping plants and turf fescue grass.
Early Season Tornado Damages Florida Horse Farm
Thirteen horses are safe after a tornado tore down fences and ripped the roof off a Manatee County boarding farm’s barn.
Horse Owners: Vaccinate Against WNV, EEE
Owners are encouraged to vaccinate their horses prior to the onset of peak mosquito season.
New Zealand Horse Euthanized Following Rolex Cross-Country
Dambala was euthanized due to a severe suspensory ligament injury sustained during the cross-country phase.
UK Ag Equine Programs Celebrates 10 Years
The university set out to change how it served the state’s horse industry when launching the Equine Initiative in 2005.
Gluck Foundation Releases Sixth Research Report
Learn about studies on genetics, immunology, infectious diseases, musculoskeletal science, reproduction, and more.
Six Ways to Help Horses
Are you looking for ways to give horses in your community a hand? Equine experts share suggestions on how to help.
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Macarena Sanz
Sanz’s research has focused on Rhodococcus equi, a microorganism that causes pneumonia in young foals.
