Latest News – The Horse
Hay Tested After California Horses Become Ill
Hay fed to some California horses was not tainted, according to a University of California, Davis, professor, but instead contained a naturally occurring, yet-to-be-identified chemical that made those animals photosensitive.
Salix: Is Change on the Horizon?
Eric Mitchell, editorial director and editor-in-chief of The Blood-Horse, shares his thoughts on furosemide’s state in the Thoroughbred racing industry.
Researchers Unlock Clues about Aging Equine Tendons
Researchers team found marked differences in the proteins found in young and old horses’ tendons.
West Virginia Horse Strangulation Probed
While law enforcement authorities probe the strangulation death of a horse in Berkeley County, West Virginia, the Humane Society of the United States is hoping a reward will lead to those responsible for the incident.
Zoonoses: What Horse Owners Need to Know
Horse owners who are familiar with the zoonoses that affect horses are in a much better position to prevent them. Here’s what you need to know.
Selecting a Round Pen
Do you have a round pen on your horse property? Here are some things to consider when selecting a round pen.
The ‘Poor Man’s’ Saddle Fitting
While at a conference I learned about a quick way to see if your saddle fits your horse, and I put it to the test.
Veterinary Medicine Mobility Act Becomes Law
President Barack Obama has signed into law a bill that makes it legal for veterinarians to provide the care necessary to horses away from their licensed place of practice and across state lines.
Poll Recap: Horses Injured by Dogs
Of the 989 respondents, 731 (74%) said they have not had a horse injured by a dog.
Veterinarians Review Equine Herpesvirus
Penn Vet experts share insight on recognizing, managing, and treating EHV-1, and how officials manage outbreaks.
Racing Regulators Examine Cobalt Studies
Regulators have decided to consider the results of two scientific research studies commissioned to help detect the deliberate administration of cobalt in racehorses before making a formal regulatory testing limit recommendation.
Cougar Attack Blamed for Washington Horse Death
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife personnel are hunting a cougar believed to have attacked a horse in Stevens County.
Are Blue-Eyed Horses More Prone to Eye Disease?
Study results suggest that while squamous cell carcinoma appears more common in horses with blue and heterochromic eyes, these equids are not more at risk for general vision or eye problems than their brown-eyed counterparts.
BLM Seeks Bids for Off-Range Wild Horse Care Facilities
The BLM is seeking bids for short- and long-term care facilities for horses gathered from Western rangelands.
Escambia County, Florida, Horse Euthanized due to EEE
An unvaccinated horse in Escambia County, Florida, was recently euthanized after contracting Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE).
New Mexico Plant Withdraws Animal Processing Application
The attorney for a New Mexico firm that previously sought approval to process horses is blaming some equine advocates for the company’s livestock processing application withdrawal.
