Latest News – The Horse
Senate Okays Veterinary Medicine Mobility Act
Mobile veterinarians are one step closer to better protection from federal drug prosecution.
Top Equine Surgery Studies of 2013
Dr. Lisa Fortier shares her picks for the top equine surgery- and lameness-related studies of 2013.
Trypanosoma evansi Infection in Horses
Trypanosomiasis in horses is characterized by anemia, edema of the limbs and dependent regions, anorexia, dehydration, lethargy, fever, loss of appetite, weight loss, abortion, and incoordination, followed by paralysis of the hind limbs.
Florida Horses Found Butchered in Miami-Dade County
Less than two weeks into the new year, two horses have been found butchered in separate incidents.
Can Horses Think Through Problems?
Do horses have the capability to think through a problem, like unlatching a gate?
Overcome Rider Fear Part 3: Creating a Plan for Success
Garry Stauber and Martha McNiel, LMFT, who operate DreamPower Horsemanship in Gilroy, Ca., show you how to identify the source of your fears and how to systematically work your way back into your equestrian comfort zone.
Five Tips to Keep Horses Healthier this Winter
Get tips from a veterinarian on keeping horses healthy and safe during the cold days of winter.
Reining Great ‘Einstein’ Dies
Famed reining horse and sire Great Resolve, known as Einstein, died Jan. 2 due to colic surgery complications.
Managing Racehorse Joints with Strict Medication Regulations
In the face of new racing medication rules, vets are revisiting treatment approaches for injured horses.
Practical Horse Feeding for Adult Horses
Avoid over or under feeding by always weighing hay (and grain). Feeding by eye or the scoop is not accurate and wastes feed and money.
Health Alert: Equine Herpesvirus (EHV)
Dr. Nicola Pusterla shares what horse owners need to know about EHV, its clinical signs, and treatment and prevention methods.
Anatomy of the Equine Intestinal Tract
The equine intestinal tract can be divided into large sections based on its overall function.
Eclipse Award Finalist Laughing Dies From Colic
Laughing is a finalist for the 2013 Eclipse Award as the nation’s outstanding female turf performer.
Breeding with Frozen Semen
The benefits of using frozen semen when breeding a mare are numerous.
California Owners, TWHBEA Grapple over Vote
The TWHBEA members contend the association is forcing them to travel in order to remove a director.
QUT Seeking Participation for 2014 Laminitis Study
Researchers are seeking veterinarians from around the world to participate in a laminitis study in 2014.
