Latest News – The Horse

New TMS Formulation Confirmed Safe, Effective in Study
The new trimethoprim sulfadiazine (TMS) formulation reduced fever and eliminated infection in many treated horses.

Miniature Horse Helps Crime Victims Cope
Miniature mare Valor has joined the Los Angeles County, California, Sheriff’s Department.
Time to Ride Stables Receive Grants to Welcome Newcomers
Time to Ride supports stables, businesses, and organizations attempting to connect new enthusiasts to horses.

Is Ceftiofur Sodium an Effective Treatment for Placentitis?
Researchers found that ceftiofur did not penetrate the placenta effectively, making it a poor placentitis treatment.
Ohio Begins Examining Racehorse Medication Rules
Officials will hear from groups involved in an effort to have all racing jurisdictions adopt uniform drug policies.
Studying Emerging Diseases in the Equine Industry
Dr. Scott Weese studies microbial populations in the horses’ digestive tracts, infection sources and carriers, and more.
Horse Herd Removed From Texas Riding Stable
Nearly 30 horses are receiving rehabilitative care after bring removed from a riding stable near Galveston, Texas.

Final Vesicular Stomatitis Quarantines Released in Colorado
In all, there were 556 livestock investigations in the state resulting in 370 quarantines.

Superficial Digital Flexor Tendon Rupture in Older Horses
Horses’ superficial digital flexor tendons stiffen as they age, putting the structures at risk of tearing.

Equine Welfare: Lessons Learned
Dr. Tom Lenz shares information about the “unwanted” horse and changing perceptions of equine welfare.

10 Conditioning Resources on TheHorse.com
Confused about conditioning? Here are 10 resources available to you for free on TheHorse.com.

Why Does a Horse Rest a Hind Leg?
A vet and horse behavior expert shares how to distinguish between normal hind-leg resting behavior and lameness.
New York Authorities Probe Horse Shootings
Two horses were shot by hunters; one horse died in the incident while the other is receiving veterinary treatment.

Coyotes Blamed for Michigan Horse’s Death
Five or six coyotes attacked the 27-year-old mare, who was subsequently euthanized as a result of her injuries.

Drugs and Your Horse: The Dangers of Medicating
Improper use of some common equine drugs can impact our horses’ health and safety more than some might think.

Measuring Horses’ Skin Temperature Changes Underwater
Infrared thermography (IRT) appears effective at measuring a horse’s skin temperature during water treadmill exercise.