Latest News – The Horse
Klein Equine Research Career Development Award Created
The Elaine Klein Career Development Award will provide annual $15,000 grants to young individuals who are in an advanced stage of education and considering a career in equine research.
Unwanted Horse Coalition Update
The UHC held its annual meeting during the American Horse Council’s National Convention and Issues Forum.
International Helmet Awareness Day to Take Place July 12
Riders4Helmets has teamed with leading helmet manufacturers and retailers to offer education and discounts.
AAEP Annual Convention Celebrates 60 Years in December 2014
The world’s largest continuing education event dedicated to equine veterinary practice convenes in Salt Lake City,Dec. 6-10, 2014.
Could Season Impact Equine Obesity?
Researchers found that obesity levels rose significantly from 27% at winter’s end to 35% during the summer, and that seasonal variation in body condition was lower in obese equids than non-obese.
BCHA Expands its Reach to Benefit Equestrians Across the US
Back Country Horsemen of America, the organization that works hard to protect our right to ride horses on public lands, is bigger than ever.
California Chrome Progressing Toward Return
Assistant trainer Alan Sherman reported July 5 that Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands and Preakness Stakes winner California Chrome could return to his stall at Los Alamitos Race Course by the end of the month.
Could EHV-1 cause Blood Clots?
Researchers recently discovered that EHV-1 activates platelets, small cells in blood involved in clotting.
How do Equine Dewormers Impact the Environment?
Researchers investigated parasite control practices at equestrian centers neighboring a natural reserve and how insect populations in the reserve were faring.
Program Helps UF Students Get Set for Equine Industry Work
Learn how students help care for stallions, mares, and foals as they prepare for work in the equine industry.
Endometrial Cups: A Unique Feature of Equine Pregnancies
Douglas Antczak, VMD, PhD, recently commemorated the 100th anniversary of the discovery of the endometrial cups with a review in the Annual Review of Animal Biosciences.
Can Fecal Albumin Tests Identify Equine Parasite Burdens?
Researchers determined that albumin was significantly more likely to be present in horses’ feces prior to deworming than after deworming.
Brennan Equine Welfare Fund Announces 2014 Grant Recipients
Fifteen equine rescue/rehabilitation/retraining and placement facilities across the United States have been awarded. One pledge has also been made.
Mustangs Join Marines in Special Forces Training Program
Marines stateside learn horsemanship skills that can help them in war zones.
Study Evaluates Surgical Strangulation Colic Survival Rates
Researchers found that avoiding small intestine resection, when possible, can help reduce complications and improve survival.
5 Things You Need to Know: Colic
Equine surgeon Dr. Sarah le Jeune of the University of California, Davis, shares what every horse owner needs to know about colic.
