Latest News – The Horse
Montana Police Probe Horse Shooting
Montana authorities are investigating the fatal shooting of a Quarter Horse near Butte.
How Blood Donations can Save Horses’ Lives
Find out when veterinarians might employ blood transfusions, and how blood is collected from donor horses.
Number of Colorado Premises Quarantined for VS Dropping
Thirty-five Colorado premises remain under quarantine for vesicular stomatitis (VS); 335 previously affected premises in that state have been released from quarantine.
Understanding Passive and Active Responses to Flex Tests
Vets can evaluate a horse’s active and passive response during a flex test. Dr. Rachel Buchholz explains.
Can Tiludronate be Used in Horse Joints?
Researchers are working to better understand tiludronate’s impact on horses’ joint cartilage.
Poll Recap: Thanksgiving Horse Care
Of the 1,096 poll respondents, 748 (68%) said they stay home at Thanksgiving and care for their own horses.
Silver Charm Settling in Well at Old Friends
Champion Silver Charm greeted fans Dec. 2 following a long journey home to Kentucky from Japan.
Complaints Prompted FDA Scrutiny of Equine Ulcer Products
A series of unspecified complaints prompted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to send warning letters to several firms the agency said were marketing equine ulcer products without its approval.
Louisiana Horse Owners: Watch for Signs of Coronavirus
Veterinarians at Louisiana State University have diagnosed a Port Allen, Louisiana, horse with equine enteric coronavirus.
Learning About Older Horses at AAEP
Later this week, The Horse team will travel to Salt Lake City, Utah, for the 2014 American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Convention. An annual
Salt Lake City Bans Horse-Drawn Carriages
The city council banned commercial horse-drawn carriage rides from the Salt Lake City streets last week.
Wyoming Owners Offer Reward for Horse Tail Theft Tips
Several Wyoming owners are offering a cash reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever cut their horses’ tails.
A New Breed of Funding
Read more about how Dr. Martin Nielsen helped launch the first crowdfunding project for equine research.
Equine Venereal Disease
Equine sexually transmitted diseases can affect pregnancy outcomes and breeding stock welfare.
Standardizing Equitation Science Research
One researcher says it’s important to reach a consensus on how to conduct equitation science research.
Queen Elizabeth Receives FEI Lifetime Achievement Award
Queen Elizabeth II has become the first recipient of the FEI Lifetime Achievement award in recognition of her leading role as supporter of equestrian sport throughout her reign as British monarch.
