Latest News – The Horse
Weed of the Month: Nimblewill
Horses and other animals rarely consume nimblewill, so the plant often persists in pastures.
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Jennifer Janes
Janes’ main research focus has been investigating the roles of orthopedic pathology and genetic determinants in equine cervical stenotic myelopathy, commonly known as wobbler syndrome.
AVA: Vaccinate Australian Horses against Hendra Now
Following the latest equine hendra case in Gladstone, Queensland, Australia, the Australian Veterinary Association says that all owners should have their horses vaccinated to prevent the deadly virus.
Grazing Summer Grasses: What to Expect
What types of grass are growing in your horse’s pasture during the summer? Here’s a look at which ones are desirable and which ones aren’t.
Take Precautions against Equine Heat Stress
Summer means hot, humid weather in many parts of the country. Learn what steps to take to ensure your horses stay cool and comfortable when temperatures rise.
Equine Lyme Disease: What You Need to Know
Learn how horses contract Lyme disease, what clinical signs to watch for, how to treat it, and more.
Intruders Spray-Paint New York Horse
The New York State Police are hoping the public can help identify those who spray-painted a horse and cut the animal’s mane and tail.
UK Researchers Awarded Grant to Study an Avermectin Dewormer
Moxidectin is used to treat and prevent external and internal parasites in the horse and other species.
UK to Host Eastern Kentucky Grazing Day
The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Morgan County extension research farm in West Liberty.
Reproductive Leptospirosis in Horses
Infection of pregnant mares with pathogenic leptospires can result in abortion; stillbirth; live, nonviable foals; and, rarely, viable foals.
Methods to Reduce Feeding Time Aggression Studied
When feeding horses in groups, increasing their distance apart and time spent eating might help reduce aggression.
Five Equine Body Condition Score Resources on TheHorse.com
To help you better understand how to tell whether your horse is overweight, too skinny, or just right, we’ve compiled five body condition scoring resources available for free on TheHorse.com.
Judge Rules New Mexico Horses Not Wild
A New Mexico judge has ruled that horses roaming the Placitas area of that state are not wild and that the New Mexico Livestock Board had the right to gather the animals last year.
Seven Colorado Facilities Quarantined for VS
The state veterinarian’s office has quarantined seven locations after horses tested positive for vesicular stomatitis (VS). The quarantines are located in Weld and Boulder counties; results on additional tests in other counties are pending.
Kentucky Derby Contender Dance With Fate Euthanized
Dance With Fate was euthanized after sustaining a serious injury July 24 when he bolted and crashed into a fence while on the track at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, in California.
Preventing Infectious Disease in Horses When Traveling
Find out how to protect your horse from infectious diseases when traveling to clinics, shows, and trail rides from Dr. Paul Morley, director of infection control at the Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
