Latest News – The Horse
Micronized Coconut and Onion: A Natural Equine Dewormer?
A mixture of micronized coconut and onion decreased fecal egg counts in one population of horses, researchers say.
Does My Horse Drink or Urinate Too Much?
The possibility that a horse is drinking and/or urinating excessively (termed polydipsia and polyuria, respectively) is a frequent concern among horse owners.
Are Chinese Horses Threatening Giant Pandas’ Survival?
Livestock, particularly horses, have been identified as a significant threat to panda survival. The reason? They’re beating the pandas to the bamboo buffet.
Placentitis Could be Detected Early with Hormone Testing
Researchers believe that estrogens could prove to be a useful early indicator of placentitis in the future.
Washington Horse Shooter Sought
Washington state law enforcement authorities are seeking those responsible for shooting eight Quarter Horses in their pasture.
Using Bursography to Diagnose Palmar Foot Pain
Navicular bursography offers owners another effective diagnostic option for palmar foot pain when MRI is not in the cards.
Racehorse’s Wins to Benefit Horse Health Research
Dogwood Stable will donate 1% of 2013 Belmont Stakes winner Palace Malice’s future graded stakes wins to the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation.
Hoof Abscesses in Horses
Dr. Erin Denney-Jones talks about hoof abscesses in horses and the common treatment options.
Selecting Farm Equipment
Here’s how to determine your needs; comparison shop; and decide whether to buy, rent, or lease farm equipment.
Obama Budget Could Halt Horse Plant Inspections Through 2015
Funding for USDA horse processing plant inspections would be eliminated through 2015 under a request contained in the $3.9 trillion budget proposal revealed this week by President Barack Obama.
Standing Colic Surgery? In Some Cases It’s Possible
While traditional surgeries are still suitable for the vast majority of colic cases, recent research showed that standing operations for colic can be beneficial when other options have failed.
CHRB Begins Cobalt Testing
The California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) has started evaluating cobalt levels in racehorses competing at tracks in that state and in certain necropsy scenarios, according to a March 4 memo from CHRB Equine Medical Director Rick Arthur, DVM.
FEI Clarifies Procedures in Anti-Doping Cases
Whether or not there has been a rule violation can only be determined once the case has been heard by the FEI tribunal.
Horses Afraid of Other Species
We were told that it’s dangerous to have pigs with horses. Have you ever heard of this?
Heavy-Burdened
A few months ago I climbed aboard a crowded plane in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, at 10 at night. Four flights, two continents, and about 26
Diagnosing Lower Limb Lameness in Sport Horses
The lower limb is the most common site of lameness in English-discipline equine athletes, one veterinarian says, so sport horse practitioners must be well-versed in how to diagnose injuries in this region.
