Latest News – The Horse
Choosing the Right Equine Veterinarian
Consider these nine qualities when choosing an equine veterinarian.
It’s All Foreign to Me
Find out which foreign animal diseases North American horse owners need to keep an eye on and why.
Horse Park Honors Cigar With Memorial Service
Cigar died Oct. 7 at age 24 due to complications following surgery for severe osteoarthritis in his neck.
Number of VS Quarantines in Colorado Dropping
Forty-three Colorado premises remain under quarantine after horses and cows tested positive for vesicular stomatitis (VS).
The Brooke Announces Newest U.S. Board Members
Paul Lunn, BVSc, MS, PhD, MRCVS, Dipl. ACVIM, and John Nicholson were installed Nov. 17.
Researchers Evaluate Riding School Horse Health
Lack of pasture time and advancing age were the prime culprits behind lesson horse health problems.
Is It Safe to Feed Horses Red Clover Hay?
Equine nutritionist Dr. Clair Thunes addresses a horse owner’s concerns about feeding red clover over the winter.
Gulfstream to Require Third-Party Furosemide Shots
Gulfstream Park, in Hallandale Beach, Florida, will begin third-party administration of race-day furosemide on Wednesday, Nov. 19.
World Horse Welfare Collaborates with Racehorse Charity
The groups will work together to retrain and rehome “vulnerable” former racehorses.
Biosecurity Tip of the Month: Dogs at Event Facilities
Dogs can pose horse health risks in some cases. Consider these tips before bringing your pup along to your next event.
Lab Expects Kentucky Test Delays to End Soon
Officials at LGC blamed delays on a spike in the number of samples that required follow-up testing after initial analysis.
Cornell Holds 2014 Farrier Conference
This year marked the 30th anniversary of the conference and the 100th anniversary of Cornell’s farrier school.
Infographic: Healthy Coats
A glossy hair coat is a sure sign of horse health. Discover the steps to bringing out the best in your horse’s coat in our visual guide.
Getting Equitation Science Research Into the Real World
As equitation science advances, researchers say they’re recognizing the increasing need to share their findings with the riding public. And one group of Scottish scientists believes a good way to reach horse owners is through their veterinarians.
Kentucky Lawmakers Get Cobalt Update
Kentucky has been part of ongoing research and testing involving high levels of cobalt salts.
Kentucky Drug Council Moves Toward Uniformity
The council will go along with several changes in withdrawal times and threshold levels that would move the state toward National Uniform Medication Program policies.
