Latest News – The Horse
Safety: What to Look for in a Barn
What safety concerns do you look for when selecting a new stable for your horse?
TRF Names Messer, Scherf to Board
The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) has named Nat T. Messer IV, DVM, ABVP, and Christopher Scherf to its board of directors.
AQHA Files Cloning Lawsuit Reply
The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) has filed its reply in a case that involves the registration of cloned Quarter Horses and their offspring.
EIA Found in Six McNair Co., Tenn., Horses
Six horses residing in McNair County, Tenn., located in the southwest part of the state, tested positive for equine infectious anemia (EIA) earlier this month.
Oral Joint Supplement Efficacy Tested in Senior Horses
Researchers found that oral supplementation of glucosamine, chondroitin sulphate, and MSM did not improve stiff gaits in one senior horse population.
New Statistical Model to Evaluate Dewormer Efficacy
Research teams from the University of Kentucky Gluck Equine Research Center and George Mason University have defined a new advanced statistical model to evaluate anthelmintic dewormer efficacy.
UKVDL Seeing Increased Lawsonia Submissions
According to a March University of Kentucky Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (UKVDL) bulletin, the lab is seeing a statistically significant increase in positive Lawsonia intracellularis test results as compared to recent years.
Giving Back to the Horse Industry with Volunteer Time
Last Thursday night, something big happened for TheHorse.com. We watched our Facebook fan count climb to 100,000! Let’s put that amount into perspective. It’s just
Weed of the Month: Poison Hemlock
Poison hemlock is extremely poisonous to horses and humans, however horses rarely eat this plant because of its low palatability.
Lawsuit Seeks to Save Forest Land for Wild Horses
A group of wild horse advocates has sued the U.S. Forest Service to prevent the agency from eliminating acres of public land and rounding up the animals that currently occupy it.
Poll Recap: Weather Emergency Plans
Of the 388 respondents, 123 individuals (32%) said they plan for “other” weather-related emergencies, including wildfires and blizzards.
Louisiana Man Accused of Dragging Horse
A Louisiana man is accused of animal cruelty after he allegedly dragged a mare behind his truck.
Managing Axillary Wounds in Horses
Axillary wounds in horses might look minor, but can cause serious problems. Veterinarians need to manage such wounds quickly and carefully for best results.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Not all fats or fatty acids are created equal; some are more beneficial than others for horses.
TheHorse.com Launches 100,000 Minutes of Service Campaign
In honor of reaching 100,000 fans on Facebook, TheHorse.com is encouraging members of its online community to participate in an effort to volunteer 100,000 minutes of service to the equine industry.
N.Y. Horse Rescuer, Suffolk Co. SPCA Settle Lawsuit
The litigation stems from a 2010 SPCA investigation on the New York Horse Rescue, operated by Mona Kanicper.
