Latest News – The Horse
Aquatic Exercise’s Effect on Equine Osteoarthritis
Underwater treadmill therapy can significantly improve balance control in horses with osteoarthritis.
Shock Wave Therapy
Dr. Scott McClure presents about shock wave therapy for horses, explaining what a shock wave is and how it can help horses.
Graded Stakes Winner Williamstown Dead at 25
The 25-year-old son of Seattle Slew was euthanized Feb. 25 due to complications with equine protozoal myeloencephalitis.
Are Horses Smart or Not, or Good or Bad?
Dr. Nancy Diehl weighs in on how to tell if a horse is intelligent, or whether he’s inherently good or bad.
Cornell Ruffian Equine Specialists Acquires Standing MRI
Cornell Ruffian Equine Specialists signed an agreement to install the unit at its facility near Belmont Park.
Integrated Parasite Control: How to Strike a Balance
Deworming protocols have changed radically over the past decade. Here’s what you should consider.
Report: Six Horses Die in Kentucky Barn Fire
Six horses were killed in an early morning fire that consumed two barns at Chanteclaire Farm near Midway on Feb. 25.
BLM Seeks Bids for Off-Range Pastures for Wild Horses
The BLM is seeking pasture facilities that can provide a free-roaming environment for horses removed from rangelands.
Researchers Study Equine Blood Transfusions
Dr. Rose Nolen-Walston examined if blood can be taken monthly and stored successfully for use in transfusions and more.
Stakeholders Issue Statement on British Anti-Doping Rules
North America Thoroughbred stakeholders respond to the British Horseracing Authority’s new Equine Anti-Doping Rules.
Proposed Bill Would Give Wild Horse Management to States
The legislation would place wild horses under state and Native American tribe jurisdiction rather than under the BLM’s.
South Dakota Authorities Probe Horse Shooting
Authorities hope the public can help identify who shot and killed a horse near the city of Mitchell.
Hoof Abscesses: Does Epsom Salt Really Help?
A veterinarian considers if Epsom salts and poultices really help draw out hoof abscesses.
Appeals Court Rules Against USDA on Soring Penalties
The court ruled that the USDA doesn’t have authority to require minimum penalties for Horse Protection Act violators.
Can a Horse “Cold Founder”?
Dr. Nancy Loving dispels the idea that cold weather can directly cause laminitis.
Science Helping Senior Horses
One of the best parts of my job is learning about advancements in veterinary science and technology and new treatment methods that can help improve
