Latest News – The Horse
Mycotoxin Feed Contamination Poses Health Risks for Horses
Learn about the potentially serious horse health problems mycotoxins and metabolites produced by mold can cause.
UK College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment Name Change
The new name better communicates the broad depth and evolving scope of the college?s degrees and programs.
NTRA Issues Statement on Racehorse Monzante’s Death
The grade 1 winner was euthanized after failing to finish while racing in a low-level claiming competition.
Experiences Feeding the Post-Laminitic Horse
Dealing with the post-laminitic horse has its challenges, but it is also rewarding when you’re able to see your horse living a good quality of life and returning to his or her former profession.
After Horse Death, Hendra Confirmed in NSW Dog
A horse residing on the same property died due to hendra virus earlier this month.
Poll Recap: Camping Out
Of the 472 voters, 147 (31%) said they look forward to horse camping every year.
Researchers Studying Haute Ecole Movement Biomechanics
Researchers are investigating the airs above the ground to help improve training and safeguard equine welfare.
BLM Announces 2013 Summer Wild Horse, Burro Gather Schedule
The schedule is subject to change due to drought that is limiting animals’ water and forage resources.
Kentucky Approves ‘Rapid Response’ Protocol
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission approved a “rapid response” protocol to examine emerging illegal drugs.
Toth and Take A Break Win Tevis Cup in Soaring Temperatures
High temperatures, which soared to over 100?F, played a role in the ride’s 47% completion rate.
Equine Postoperative Ileus Insights
Gain insight about postoperative ileus: a potentially life-threatening complication of colic surgery.
Rain Brings Out Mosquitoes, Heightened Equine Disease Risk
A large mosquito population elevates the need for horse owners to vaccinate their animals against EEE and WNV.
Clarke Appointed Dean of Virginia-Maryland RCVM
Cyril R. Clarke, BVSc, MS, PhD. Dipl. ACVCP, will become dean of the RCVM on Oct. 1.
Physical Exam of the Horse Hoof
Learn about healthy hoof conformation and common, potentially function-affecting abnormalities.
Top Tweets from Day 2 of the 2013 ISES Conference
View some of the top tweets from the second day of the International Society for Equitation Science conference
2013 New Vocations Charity Show a Success
The event was a huge success with more than 1,100 entries and $50,000 raised to support racehorse aftercare.
