Latest News – The Horse
Your Mare has Delivered Successfully: Now What?
A foal’s first six months of life are full of change. Learn about normal foal development, health risks, and quiz your knowledge in this special report.
Managing Mud on Horse Farms
Mud prevention requires long-range planning and a balance between managing horses and managing pastures.
Fescue Toxicosis in Nonpregnant Horses
Recent work demonstrates that endophyte-infected fescue can cause vasoconstriction in the legs and reduced blood flow to reproductive organs in mares.
Coffin Bone Loss, Remodeling Associated with Laminitis
Recently, scientists have discovered that osteolysis (dissolving of bone) of the distal phalanx (coffin bone) is an early sign of laminitis development.
The Real Cost of Horse Ownership
Working with horses can be very rewarding, but before deciding your level of involvement, it is important to plan a realistic long-term budget for time and finances.
Sudden-Onset Cribbing and Headshaking
My pony started tossing his head and cribbing at about the same time. The head tossing has increased to the point of not being able to ride him. He has never had any problems before. What would cause him to do this?
Oocyte Transport Protocols and Success Rates
Researchers evaluated the effect of shipping mares’ oocytes (egg cells) on eventual fertilization rate.
Hoof Problem Protocol
Your horse has a hoof abscess, bruise, puncture, or something else wrong with his foot. Should you call the veterinarian or farrier?
Study: Horses’ Facial Expressions Reflect Taste Preferences
Recent research results suggest horses react differently to sweet tastes compared to bitter ones.
Weather’s Impact on Pasture Weeds: What to Expect in 2014
What weeds can you expect in pastures in 2014? The same ones that occurred in previous years will likely grow and thrive this year as well.
UKAg Using Horses to Teach Emotional Intelligence
In March, researchers will launch a second study on the effectiveness of Equine Guided Leadership Education, a process of using horses to teach emotional intelligence and leadership competencies to nurse leaders.
Groups Collaborate on Sport Horse Movement in Asia, Oceania
The workshop for government, veterinary, and animal health experts focuses on international horse movement.
Veterinarian, Equine Advocate Leitch Dies
Midge Leitch, VMD, Dipl ACVS, has died after a long battle with cancer. She was 67 years old.
Poll Recap: Lush Spring Pastures
Of the 991 respondents, 26% said they’d reduce their horses’ turnout time to reduce spring pasture intake.
Parx Racing Quarantines Two Barns due to EHV-1
Two barns at Parx Racing have been quarantined after a horse tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1).
Florida Horse Seizure Prompts Animal Services Investigation
Seventeen horses are receiving rehabilitative care after being seized from two properties earlier this month.
