Latest News – The Horse
Kentucky Reports Second Equine WNV Case of 2015
The unvaccinated 7-year-old Fayette County mare is alive and responding favorably to treatment.
Keep Pastures Healthy With Rotational Grazing
Rotational grazing is a recommended pasture management “best management practice” to increase pasture productivity and prevent overgrazing and soil compaction. This technique guarantees fresh grass for your horses for a longer period of time during the growing season.
Does Cribbing Help Horses Cope With Stress During Training?
Cribbers allowed to crib during training had reduced stress levels than when they’re not allowed to, researchers found.
Veterinary Epidemiology Society Recognizes UKVDL Scientist
The American Veterinary Epidemiology Society awarded an honorary diploma to UKVDL scientist Jacqueline Smith, MSc, PhD.
Survey: Limbs, Not Feet, Main Cause of Lameness
A British survey revealed that lameness is three times more likely to be caused by limb conditions than hoof problems.
Weed Management Plans for Horse Pastures
Fall is a good time to evaluate pastures’ quality and develop a weed management plan for the coming year.
BLM is Still Seeking Information on Wild Horse Shooting
A 14-year old palomino stallion was shot and killed with a small caliber gun in July.
BLM to Conduct Emergency Gather of Idaho Wild Horses
The emergency gather aims to maintain herd health and protect rangelands that have been impacted by the Soda Fire.
Equine Surface Experts Reach Footing Consensus
The experts agree that research results could evolve into standards that can help protect horses and riders.
Yes, Your Horse is Neurologic (Or No, He Isn’t)
Equine veterinarians confirm motion capture could be useful for objective measurements of ataxia, or incoordination.
Reining Sire Gallo Del Cielo Dies
Famed sire Gallo Del Cielo, better known as “Rooster,” died Aug. 20 at the age of 26 following an accident.
Zayat Stables to Donate Some of American Pharoah’s Earnings
Zayat Stables will donate a percentage of the Triple Crown winner’s earnings to New Vocations.
MacNamara Joins Bolton Center Equine Field Service Team
Dr. Brian MacNamara has special interests in lameness and the causes of poor performance in the equine athlete.
Poll Recap: Natural Disaster Planning
The majority of respondents said they’ve thought about disaster planning and have an idea of how they would respond.
Study to Evaluate Cobalt as Equine Performance Enhancer
The USTA-funded study will evaluate whether cobalt can improve performance and if it is detrimental to horses’ health.
Input Sought on Horse Weaning Survey
Researchers in the United Kingdom are seeking input on a survey for a study on weaning methods.
