Latest News – The Horse
New York City Horse-Drawn Carriage Driver Loses License
A New York City horse-drawn cab driver accused of animal cruelty has lost his license to drive a carriage in that city.
Alabama Horse Shooting Suspect Charged
An Alabama man is in custody and has been charged in connection with the February shooting deaths of two horses.
Equine Hendra Case Confirmed near Beenleigh, Queensland
Animal health officials are managing a new equine hendra virus case in the Beenleigh, Queensland, Australia, area after a positive test result was received late on June 2.
CSU Veterinary Alum Hopes for Triple Crown Win by a Nose
CSU alum Ed Blach, DVM, MS, MBA, co-invented the nasal strip California Chrome will wear in the Belmont Stakes.
Researchers Study Bleeding in Australian Racehorses
An Australian research team recently sought to determine epistaxis’–or bleeding from the nostrils–prevalence rate, identify risk factors for recurrence, and evaluate the impact of an episode on a horse’s racing career.
Wagner to Lead Research at Cornell Veterinary College
Dr. Bettina Wagner’s research has focused on equine immunology, particularly immune responses and protective mechanisms in neonates and young foals.
Young Horse Health Threats
Protect your foal from three important causes of young horse illness: Rhodococcus equi, equine proliferative enteropathy, and adrenal insufficiency.
Massachusetts Endorses International Racehorse Welfare Rules
The guidelines, outlined in a five-page report authored by veterinarians from the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom, concentrate on 21 areas to ensure the humane treatment of racehorses.
Opening Windows for Equine Social Interaction
Horses stabled with a large open window between stalls showed more positive social behavior and less aggression and boredom than when they were separated by full walls, researchers found.
UK Equine Programs on Facebook and Twitter
The University of Kentucky’s College of Agriculture has several equine-related pages on Facebook and Twitter with the latest news and events information. Stay up-to-date with the latest happenings by following their activity on their pages.
Methods of Measuring Equine Tendons on MRI Studied
Researchers say MRI-based tendon measurements analyzed using a color scale are far more accurate than those achieved by measuring grayscale MRI scans.
Veterinarian: Always Assess Equine Heart Murmurs
Cardiac murmurs are common in horses, and it’s important to assess the impact of any heart murmur on athletic performance and on rider and animal safety.
34 Vet Students Rewarded for Commitment to Equine Medicine
Since its establishment in 2008, the Winner’s Circle Scholarship Program has provided $905,500 in scholarships to 228 veterinary students bound for careers in equine medicine.
UK Equine Farm and Facilities Expo to Take Place June 3
Specialists from the University of Kentucky (UK) speak on digestion, fencing options, sampling techniques for soil fertility and hay quality, and more.
ISES, WDM Develop Code of Conduct for Horse Events
The International Society for Equitation Science (ISES) and dressage show sponsors World Dressage Masters (WDM) have developed a code of conduct that aims to ensure optimal horse and rider welfare and safety at equestrian events around the world.
Survey: More than a Third of Horse Owners Don’t Conduct FECs
Recent survey results show that more than a third of British owners never conduct fecal egg counts (FECs) on their horses.
