Latest News – The Horse

Diagnostic Sample Submission Guidelines
A laboratory test is only as good as the sample submitted. Find out how veterinarians submit samples.

Equine Genetics: Looking to the Future
One researcher explains why he believes a central repository is needed for equine gene expression information.
International Equine Disease Report, Third Quarter 2014
Diagnosed diseases include strangles, influenza, vesicular stomatitis, hendra virus, salmonellosis, and more.

BLM to Gather Wild Horses from the Pine Nut Mountains
As many as 132 wild horses will be released back to the range following the gather.

Researchers Examine HERDA Horses’ Eyes
Researchers have identified some important differences between the eyes of horses with and without HERDA.

UK Studies Featured at AAEP Kester News Hour
Two of the top equine reproduction studies presented at the AAEP Convention featured work by UK researchers.

Sunspot Spooking
Find out why horses spook at sunspots on the ground and what you can do to correct this behavior.

New Year’s Resolutions for Maximizing Horse Health in 2015
Here are five ways to help your horse stay healthy and happy through the new year.

The Horse‘s Top Videos of 2014
Here are the 10 most viewed videos of 2014. Did your favorites make the list?

How are Horses with Kissing Spines Treated?
Dr. Rachel Buchholz describes different treatment and management options for horses diagnosed with kissing spines.

The Horse’s Top Slideshows of 2014
Before we jump into 2015, we’ve taken a few minutes to tally TheHorse.com’s most viewed slideshows of 2014.

BLM Seeks Comments on Proposed Wild Horse Gather
The BLM is seeking comments on a proposed wild horse gather in the Fish Creek herd management area, in Nevada.

Prepurchase Exams Can Reveal Cardiac Problems
Learn about the cardiac abnormality one veterinarian identified during a prepurchase exam and if it was a deal breaker.

A Love-Hate Relationship
Learn why a horse gets bullied by her herdmate.

Poll Recap: Holiday Traditions
Of the 433 respondents, 128 (30%) said they hang a stocking for their horse.
Feds Seek Seizure of Crundwell Trophies
Prosecutors hope to seize competition trophies and other items belonging to convicted embezzler Rita Crundwell.



