Latest News – The Horse
Pigeon Fever: Myths and Misconceptions
As pigeon fever spreads across the United States, so does information—and misinformation—about it. Here we’ll take a look at the true causes, treatments, and outcomes.
Jockey Club Urging Potential Salix Study
The Jockey Club has called on leading industry organizations to come together to conduct a study that would examine the timing of administration of Salix, the medication used to prevent or lessen the effects of exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage.
Patti Colbert Receives 2014 Equine Industry Vision Award
Colbert was awarded this honor because of her numerous important contributions to the equine industry.
Movies and TV’s Effect on Real-Life Horse Extractions
Real life shouldn’t emulate art when it comes to working with and rescuing large animals.
Show Prep Tips Designed to Keep Your Horse Healthy
Here are some tips for making your horse shine without hindering his long-term health.
How Can I Stop a Horse from Striking?
The horse strikes the ground, stall, water tank, and fence. I’m concerned he will hurt himself, destroy property, and influence my horses. What can be done to correct such rude behavior?
Three More Texas Horses Diagnosed with Vesicular Stomatitis
Three additional Texas horses were diagnosed with vesicular stomatitis this week, according to a statement from the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC).
California Owners Urged to Vaccinate Horses against WNV
Butte County, California, public health officials are urging horse owners to vaccinate their equids against West Nile virus (WNV) now, if they have not already done so.
Texas Horses Dead after being Swarmed by Bees
An official said the horses likely received thousands of stings; both animals were euthanized at the scene.
Buck Brannaman on How to Prepare Your Horse for a Vet Visit
Clinician Buck Brannaman shares what you need to know about training your horse for a veterinary exam. It starts with who moves whose feet and getting a horse accurate on the end of a lead rope, Brannaman says.
Equine MRI
Learn why magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) considered the “gold standard” for diagnosing equine lamenesses and get your questions answered about how MRI can help your horses during this live event.
When the Horse Owner Goes Lame
Jenny C. helped move Marathon to the trainer so he could take dressage “boot camp” while I’m on the human version of stall rest. Having
Surrogate Mares’ Impact on Embryo Transfer Foals Evaluated
Researchers implanted embryos from ponies, saddle horses, and draft horses into surrogate mares of different sizes and observed significant differences in weight, height, and metabolic markers among the resulting genetic half-siblings
USEF Issues Notice on Dexamethasone, Methocarbamol Use
On June 17 the United State Equestrian Federation (USEF) issued a notice on the use of the drugs dexamethasone and methocarbamol.
Four Foals Produced using Genotyped, Cryopreserved Embryos
For the first time in Europe, four foals were successfully born as the result of the transfer of genotyped and cryopreserved embryos.
USA Equestrian Trust Grants nearly $300,000 to Nonprofits
The USA Equestrian Trust has awarded nearly $300,000 in grants to help fund more than a dozen projects by equine nonprofits.
