Latest News – The Horse
Equine Parasite Research Crowdfunding Project Launched
Nielsen hopes to raise $30,000 to study a novel probiotic compound for the treatment of equine parasites.
Attorney Threatens to Sue N.M. Attorney General
The suit is the latest volley in the battle surrounding the opening of a horse processing plant in New Mexico.
Poll Recap: New Year’s Resolutions
Of the 264 respondents, 194 (73%) said they made a horse-related New Year’s resolution for 2014.
AQHA Files Appeal Related to Clone Registrations
The AQHA has filed the latest installment in a long-running court case relative to cloned horse registration.
Causes and Treatment Options for Hemospermia
Hemospermia–blood in the semen–is detrimental to fertility, stallion welfare, and industry economics.
Ringing in the Year of the Wood Horse
How was your Christmas? Mine was the best one in years! There is something about going home for the holidays that makes you feel like
Old Friends Retiree Patton Euthanized
The 23-year-old stallion had been at a clinic for several days for diagnostic tests and medical care.
Feeder Facts
Brush up on your hay feeder knowledge with these 10 research-based tidbits.
N.M. Judge Extends Horse Processing Plant Hearing
A judge will hear arguments on both sides of the case on Jan. 13 before issuing a ruling.
Kentucky Police Investigate Horse Thefts
Barren County, Ky., law enforcement authorities are investigating the alleged theft of 10 Arabian horses.
Equine Veterinary Case Referral Guidelines Published
Veterinarians completed guidelines for owners and practitioners to use when dealing with referral cases.
Study: Not All WNV Vaccines Render Same Immune Response
Researchers found that monovalent WNV vaccines produced a titer levels than combination vaccines.
Two Racehorses Dead after Training Collision
The Jan. 4 accident claimed the lives of racehorses Caixa Electronica and Six Drivers.
Could Stress Cause Gastric Ulcers in Performance Horses?
Researchers are studying the ill-defined syndrome of “stress” and its potential role in ulcer development.
Purdue to Host 2014 Horseman’s Forum on Feb. 8
The program includes lectures on feeding senior horses, saddle fitting, moon blindness, bandaging, and more.
Treating Soft Tissue Injuries in Racehorses
Achieving a sustainable racing career following tendon or ligament injuries remains a challenge, one vet says.
