Latest News – The Horse

Conditioning Bones for Wellness, Fracture Prevention
Bone is a vital tissue that’s densely packed with specialized cells and supplied with a rich network of blood vessels.
Alleged Montana Horse Abuser Caught in Florida
The man wanted for allegedly maltreating more than two dozen horses was caught after nearly a year on the run.

Proper Hand Hygiene Prevents Equine Disease
A veterinarian reviews proper hand hygiene techniques to help prevent equine disease spread during exams and procedures.
Winter Boredom Busters for Riders
Alayne shares some mental strategies to help riders get through the winter blahs.

In Disaster’s Wake: Horses and the Devastation
After weathering a natural disaster, take steps to reduce your horses’ chances of infection or injury.

Court Rules on Checkerboard Wild Horse Gather
The court says the BLM violated the NEPA, but didn’t violate the Wild Free-Roaming Horse and Burro Act.
Florida Man Pleads in Horse Killing Incident
A man accused of killing a horse and injuring the animal’s rider has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him.

An Introduction to Automatic Waterers
Do you really want to wrestle with frozen hoses? Here’s what to know about automatic waterers.

Equine Pigeon Fever Vaccine Granted Conditional License
A conditionally licensed vaccine must have demonstrated field safety and a reasonable expectation of efficacy.

What’s an ‘Alpha’ Horse?
Dr. Nancy Diehl shares her thoughts on dominance in horses and using the term “alpha” to describe a lead horse.

A Look at Navicular Syndrome in Horses
Navicular syndrome is a leading cause of front-limb lameness in horses. Learn more about diagnosis and treatment in our slideshow.
2015 AHP Student Travel Award Winners Selected
Victoria “Dixie” Crowe, Bridget Grobosky, and Taylor Renner are the 2015 AHP Student Travel Award winners.

Preparedness is Key to Surviving Tornadoes with Horses
Being prepared in advance is crucial for helping horses survive potentially life-threatening storms.
Thoroughbred Breeding Farms Support TAA
Farms agreed to donate 25% or more of the advertised stud fee for each stallion on their roster to the TAA.
USDA Seeks Comments on Proposed Animal Export Rule Updates
The proposed rules would only pertain to animals intended for permanent export from the United States.

BLM Utah Seeks Comment on Wild Horse Fertility Control Plan
The plan involves treating mares in the Onaqui herd management area with a fertility control vaccine via remote darting.



