Latest News – The Horse
AHC Opposes Expansion of Clean Water Act
The American Horse Council is concerned about what it calls “vague and unclear terms and definitions.”
Study: Epistaxis Has ‘Complex Hereditary Basis’
Environment also to blame in exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage cases so severe that horses bleed from the nostrils.
Researchers Seeking Input on Supplement Survey
Middle Tennessee State University researchers are studying horse owners’ beliefs about and use of equine supplements.
New Bolton Center to Host Imaging for Surgery Lecture
Surgeon Eric Parente, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, will discuss breakthroughs in imaging for large animal surgery.
Poll Recap: What Conformation Flaws Can You Live With?
Of the 1,074 respondents, 349 (32%) said they could live with a slight club foot in their horse’s conformation.
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.
