Latest News – The Horse
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.
Vesicular Stomatitis Confirmed in Arizona, Utah Equids
Two Arizona horses and a Utah mule have tested positive for vesicular stomatitis.
Sizing Up Off-Track Thoroughbreds for Other Disciplines
A few Friday nights ago, I set up my office in what looked a lot like a Central Kentucky Thoroughbred farm, with picturesque fields, pristine
BLM Seeks Comment on Pryor Mountain Environmental Assessment
Input is sought on a preliminary environmental assessment for a horse gather on the Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range.
22 Equine Ophthalmology Studies Available Free Online
Study topics include keratitis, corneal surgery, corneal neoplasia, uveitis, glaucoma, and more.
Gastric Ulcers: Common in Performance Horses and Foals
About 90% of performance horses and 25 to 50% of foals have ulcers. Here’s what to watch for and how to prevent them.
