Latest News – The Horse
Kentucky Horses Seized After 49 Found Dead
Fourteen horses are receiving rehabilitative care and another 18 await removal after law enforcement authorities discovered the remains of 49 horses on a property in Pendleton County, Ky.
Veterinary Mobility Bill Moves to Full House
The bill would allow licensed veterinarians who operate mobile clinics or who treat horses on farms and elsewhere to lawfully transport to and dispense controlled substances at treatment sites.
Study: Younger Horses Appear Able to Learn by Watching
If you’re convinced some horses can learn from each other, even though researchers have not previously been able to confirm it, you’re on the right track. Scientists just had to take a little closer look into the details of who’s doing the learning.
Horse Basics: Halters
Halters are used for leading, tying, and handling horses when you’re not riding. Learn the basic options you have for outfitting your horse in a halter.
Warning: You Might Need to Post Signs at Your Horse Facility
Many states, including Oregon, require that horse facilities have posted signs outlining the state’s equine activity statute. Photo: Michelle Anderson In the equine context, warning
Mystery Lameness, Part 2: Dr. Raul Bras
Equine podiatrist, certified farrier, and frequent lecturer Dr. Raul Bras of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky., shares bizarre lameness cases from his practice. You won’t believe what the imaging shows! Part 2 of 3.
New EHV-1 Case in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection has confirmed that a St. Croix County horse tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) yesterday (April 8).
Horse Grooming Tips and Tools
To collect the best horse-grooming secrets, we went to the experts: You! Here are some of our favorite grooming tips and tools from our Facebook fans.
RCI Chief: Horse Racing Industry Must Get Its Act Together
The president of horse racing’s umbrella regulatory group said April 8 the sport’s tendency for self-flagellation and participants’ refusal to take responsibility for their actions–or lack of action–is a major threat to the industry’s future.
CT Scans can Help Diagnose Stifle Lameness
Although CT scan is an important method for diagnosing stifle lameness, scanning large body parts on horses can be difficult and requires a special table design.
Epizootic Lymphangitis in Equids
This neglected disease has a significant welfare impact on working equids and has economic importance to many resource-poor owners with inadequate access to animal health services who rely on animals for their livelihoods.
Your Senior Horse’s Past Life
As a senior horse owner, I’ll admit thatÑmore often than I’d like to own up toÑI get a bit nostalgic about my horses. Whether I’m
Old Friends Retiree Bull Inthe Heather Euthanized
The 24-year-old had been receiving intensive treatment from Bryan Waldridge, DVM, MS, Dipl. ABVP, ACVIM, and Bryan Fraley, DVM, for a combination of health issues, but over the last week his quality of life and prospects of recovery diminished.
Poll Recap: Identification Methods
Of the 521 respondents, almost one-third of the respondents (148) said they use microchips as a form of identification for their horse, while another 75 individuals (14%) use freeze branding.
Authorities Investigate Skagit Co., Wash., Horse Shooting
Washington state law enforcement authorities are hoping the public can help them identify those responsible for the shooting death of a horse in Skagit County.
Horse Racing Industry Told to Drop Hammer to Force Reforms
Horse racing regulators and other industry officials were told April 7 they should use existing tools to push states to adopt the National Uniform Medication Program.
