Latest News – The Horse
Poll Recap: Bathing Horses Warm or Cold
Of 1,071 poll respondents, 489 (46%) people said they did not have access to warm water to bathe their horse.
BLM Seeks Dismissal of Nevada Wild-Horse Related Lawsuit
The Bureau of Land Management has requested that a Nevada court to dismiss a lawsuit asking the agency to remove horses from public and private rangelands on grounds that the BLM lacks the resources to gather and maintain the horses.
Airway Remodeling in Heaves
Airway remodeling occurs in horses with long-term, unresolved inflammation caused by recurrent airway obstruction (RAO), the disease commonly known as heaves. Is it possible to reverse this negative effect in horses?
Are Coughing and Nasal Discharge Early Indicators of Heaves?
Researchers concluded that mild but persistent respiratory signs, such as coughing and nasal discharge, can indicate an increased risk of developing heaves.
Protecting your Horse from Respiratory Disease
Here are five quick tips to help keep respiratory diseases out of your herd.
BLM Releases Analysis of Proposed Wild Horse Ecosanctuary
The nonprofit Rural Sustainability Organization submitted an application to the BLM to establish an ecosanctuary on approximately 15,000 acres of land in western Montana.
Infographic: Navicular Disease
The navicular is a tiny bone that can cause big problems in horses. It and its associated structures are responsible for up to one-third of all front-limb lamenesses.
EHM Tests Come Back Negative at Boston’s Suffolk Downs
Operations at Suffolk Downs have returned to normal after tests came back negative on five horses who developed elevated temperatures after one horse stabled on the backside died from a case of equine herpes myeloencephalopathy earlier this month.
Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration Loses Sponsor
Regions Bank has announced that it will no longer be affiliated with the breed show event.
Prepurchase Exams: A Health Care Must
Before you get emotionally and monetarily invested in a horse at the point of purchase, always schedule a thorough prepurchase exam with your veterinarian.
Equine Practice Management Seminar Scheduled
The event is designed to maximize each participant’s ability to create profit in their practice.
WEVA Visits Thailand
In May, WEVA members presented a course on equine abdominal surgery during the Veterinary Practitioners of Thailand meeting, held in Bangkok.
Can Fodder be Included in a Horse’s Feeding Program?
Fodder is plant material grown hydroponically and harvested as livestock feed. Find out if it’s a good forage source for horses as well.
UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Anthony Claes
Claes’ research is primarily focused on anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH), which is produced exclusively by the testes or ovaries and secreted in the circulation of mares and stallions. AMH plays an important role in male and female reproduction.
Weed of the Month: Common Ragweed
Common ragweed is distributed widely across the United States and occurs in pastures and cultivated crops. Infestations in pastures are usually more of a problem during periods of drought or when overgrazing occurs.
When and How to Re-Establish Horse Pastures
When the majority of a field becomes unsuitable, it might be time to start over. Here’s what to consider before you begin and how to re-establish your pastures.
