Latest News – The Horse
Vesicular Stomatitis Confirmed in McLennan County, Texas
The newly confirmed vesicular stomatitis case is the first reported in McLennan County, and is located 3.5 miles southeast of Waco.
Second ‘Vetcamp’ Takes Place in Germany
Vetcamp is a conference for young vets interested in equine or small animal medicine designed to promote career growth for young professionals.
Horses and their Canine Companions
To celebrate National Dog Day our Facebook fans submitted photos of their horses and canine friends.
Keep a Close Eye
As I’ve discussed on several occasions in the past, some older horses really, really don’t like the whole concept of retirement: “Wait, you seriously want
Jumping, Vaulting Continue at WEG
The 2014 Alltech Federation Equestre Internationale World Equestrian Games (WEG) continued today in Normandy, France, as the jumpers and vaulters returned to their respective arenas.
FEI Observer Program Run at 2014 World Equestrian Games
Teams from the Rio 2016 Olympic Organizing Committee and the FEI World Equestrian Games 2018 in Bromont, Canada, are in Normandy to experience and get a detailed understanding of the complex organizational requirements of top-level equestrian events.
TAMU Researcher Studying IVF in Horses
A Texas A&M researcher is working to understand why in vitro fertilization (IVF) success rates are lower in horses than they are in humans.
Tennessee Horse Hauler Enters Plea Deal
A Tennessee horse hauler whose firm was shut down by federal authorities in 2012 has pleaded guilty to a single charge under a plea deal.
Horse Rehabilitation Exercises From the Ground
Find out how dynamic mobilization, core strengthening, and balancing exercises can help stabilize the horse’s spine and the fore- and hind limbs’ attachment to the body.
WEG Resumes with Jumping, Vaulting
The Alltech Federation Equestre Internationale World Equestrian Games (WEG) resumed today in Normandy, France as the jumpers and vaulters got their first chance to compete at the event.
Poll Recap: Social Media Usage
Of the 423 respondents, 280 (66%) said they rely on Facebook the most for horse information or than any other social media outlet.
Kentucky to Tackle Equine Drug Compounder Concerns
In a 12-month period that has seen drug compounders linked to horse deaths at a training center and integrity issues at the track, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission is researching ways it could add regulatory oversight of drug compounders.
Officials Examining Horse Deaths at Saratoga
Eleven horses died during the recent Saratoga Race Track meet, compared with eight during the summer session last year.
Study: Boots, Wraps Increase Leg Heat During Exercise
During exercise skin temperature under boots or wraps increases significantly–in a recent study sometimes more than 30%. Whether that leg temperature increase is good or bad, though, remains to be determined.
Build a Horse Manure Composting System
Use these drawings and step-by-step instructions to build a simple manure composting bin.
Michigan Horse Test Positive for West Nile Virus
The 8-year-old unvaccinated horse from Grand Traverse County was euthanized after failing to respond to treatment and supportive care.
