Latest News – The Horse
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.
The Top 10 Blogs of 2013
Here’s a look back at TheHorse.com’s 10 most popular blog posts in 2013. Did your favorites make the list?
University of Wisconsin to Host Equine Nutrition Seminar
Presentation topics will include body condition scoring, feeding Cushingoid horses, hay, and more.
Cerclage to Manage Cervical Incompetence in Pregnant Mares
Researchers took a page from human medicine to treat cervical incompetence in mares.
Owner of Miniature Horses Found in North Carolina Sought
Authorities are seeking the owner of a pair of Miniature Horses found wandering in Rockingham County, N.C.
UK Researchers’ Work Discussed at AAEP Kester News Hour
Research by Drs. Barry Ball and Mats Troedsson was described during the 2013 Kester News Hour.
AAEP Veterinarians Discuss Pigeon Fever
Veterinarians are reporting increasing numbers of horses being diagnosed with pigeon fever.
Switzerland Bans Hyperflexion Use in Competition, Training
Swiss officials have enacted a law prohibiting the use of hyperflexion (also known as rollkur).
The Top Horse Health Multimedia Content of 2013
Which were the most accessed videos, slideshows, reports, and podcasts in 2013? Here’s a list of the top 10.
Cushing’s Disease
Dr. Erin Denney-Jones provides information about Cushing’s Disease, or pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID).
Horses Require Extra Attention When Temperatures Plummet
With freezing temperatures comes the need for extra care and attention for horses and other equids.
Top Equine Reproduction Studies of 2013
Dr. Pat McCue describes the reproduction studies from the past year he deemed most important and useful.
The Top 10 Horse Health Articles of 2013
Covering a variety of horse health topics, the following articles received the most views in 2013.
An Anatomy Lesson
It’s time to take a step back and review the specialized structure and function of the equine body.
