Latest News – The Horse
Melanoma Risk in Gray Quarter Horses Studied
Gray Quarter Horses could be less susceptible to melanomas compared to grays of other breeds.
Flood-Affected Horse Owners Face Long Road to Recovery
As flood waters in Colorado begin to recede, affected horse owners are facing new challenges.
Animal Health Trust Named Olympia’s Charity of the Year
AHT researchers study horse health topics from performance- and injury-related clinical treatment to disease.
Hay Soaking
Learn about the possible health benefits of soaking hay from The Horse contributor Dr. Stacey Oke.
Johnston Receives Welfare Award at BEVA Congress
The award recognizes his commitment to mentoring and supporting vets working in the Scottish Highlands.
Nevada Officials Investigating Estray Horse Deaths
The Nevada Department of Agriculture is investigating two horse deaths in northern Nevada.
Does Feeding Hay Before Grain Reduce Cribbing?
Feeding hay before grains appeared to reduce the intensity of cribbing episodes in a recent study.
Colorado Horse Community Facing Flooding
Owners and volunteers are rescuing at-risk horses and caring for those displaced or stranded by flooding.
EHV-1 Workshop for Veterinary Professionals Scheduled
The equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) workshop for equine veterinary professionals will take place Oct. 19.
Maryland Adopts Uniform Racehorse Medication Policy
Officials adopted uniform medication and drug-testing rules as part of a push in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Delaware WNV-Positive Horse Recovers
A second Delaware horse has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV), but has recovered.
Connecticut Confirms First Equine EEE Case of 2013
A 2-year-old Miniature Horse from Griswold was euthanized before testing positive for the disease.
Amino Acid Requirements for Horses
Learn about the 21 different amino acids your horse needs to build proteins in his body.
Tips for Developing a Firewise Evacuation Plan
Wildfire can quickly become a real threat to rural landowners and when horses are involved, action needs to be taken quickly to save the lives of your animals and reduce property damage.
Adequan Slowly Returning to Market
While Adequan IM has slowly begun returning to the market, the drug will remain in short supply for a time.
Rood & Riddle Expanding Veterinary Services in New York
The new clinic is located in Saratoga Springs and will be known as Saratoga Equine: A Rood & Riddle Hospital.
