Latest News – The Horse
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Louisiana Man Accused of Dragging Horse
A Louisiana man is accused of animal cruelty after he allegedly dragged a mare behind his truck.
Poll Recap: Weather Emergency Plans
Of the 388 respondents, 123 individuals (32%) said they plan for “other” weather-related emergencies, including wildfires and blizzards.
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.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Not all fats or fatty acids are created equal; some are more beneficial than others for horses.
Vt. State Vet Urges Horse Owners to Vaccinate for EEE, WNV
Spring is here, and with its arrival comes the need for horse owners to ensure their companions are protected from diseases transmitted by mosquitoes, including Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile virus (WNV).
Groups Step Up Call for Model Racehorse Drug Rules
Racing industry organizations have stepped up their call for swift adoption of national model rules on medication and drug testing in the wake of investigations into allegations of mistreatment and over-medication of Thoroughbred racehorses.
Swelling in the Girth Area
What is causing my horse to swell in the area his girth sits?
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.
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.
Could a Supplement Ease the Effects of Tying Up?
Japanese researchers recently tested a supplement designed to alleviate both tying-up episodes and the muscle damage, with positive results.
