Latest News – The Horse
Buy Reflective for You as well as Your Horse
There was very sad news recently about a person chasing her loose horses and accidentally getting hit by a car and killed. The horses were not injured
AAEP Researchers Discuss Lyme Disease in Horses
Veterinarians agree that more research is needed on Lyme disease in horses.
Horse Head Tossing and Teeth
What would cause my mare to throw her head up repeatedly when she is ridden?
2005 Breeders’ Cup Sprint Winner Silver Train Dies
Silver Train died from a colic attack Dec. 29 while shuttling to the United States from Brazil.
Can Vaccination Protect Horses from Neurologic EHV-1?
One EHV-1 vaccine could have some protective properties against the neurologic form of the virus.
When to Worry about an Equine Cardiac Murmur
Heart murmurs in horses are often difficult for veterinarians to hear and identify. In this presentation by equine internal medicine specialist Dr. Michelle Barton, learn about equine heart murmurs and their possible associated risks.
TCA Stallion Season Auction Approaching
TCA supports Thoroughbred retirement, rescue, research, and helps the people who work with ex-racehorses.
Animal Care Company Continues Supporting Equids in Need
The company provides a supplement to a malnourished horse for each GI product sold in the United States.
Veterinarians Making Progress on National Equine Health Plan
The NEHP is designed to aid in equine disease surveillance and to make biosecurity recommendations.
New York Riders Continue TRF Donations
The jockey colony has donated almost $6,000 to the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) in 2013.
Kentucky 2013 Farm Cash Receipts could Approach $6 Billion
The cash receipts were boosted by strong equine, poultry, and cattle markets, according to economists.
Your Barn’s First-Aid Kit
A barn’s first-aid kit, with all the essentials in one place, is a great idea for any horse owner.
Feeding Broodmares During Lactation
Broodmares require proper nutrition while lactating to aid in milk production and body condition maintenance.
Laminitic Horse Takes First Steps in 3-D-Printed Shoes
The team of 3-D printing experts from Australia’s CSIRO worked with podiatrists to produce “horse-thotics.”
NSW Supreme Court Grants Injunction to Racing Veterinarians
The vets sought a delay in the start of a plan to license veterinarians treating racehorses in training.
AAEP Veterinarians Discuss Neonatal Medicine Concerns
Attendees discussed “dummy” foals, gastric acid suppressant use, and resuscitating foals, among other topics.
