Latest News – The Horse
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Hires Hastie
The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance hired James Hastie as its executive director, effective Nov. 18, 2013.
Horse Body Weight, Age Important Laminitis Risk Factors
The risk factors associated with laminitis are many. But which are most important for owners to watch for?
WNV, EEE Case Total Creeping Upwards
The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service reported 296 WNV cases and 177 EEE cases as of Nov. 4.
UC Davis Acquires New Linear Accelerator
The system is designed to allow radiation oncologists to deliver powerful treatments with pinpoint accuracy.
Jockey Club to Fund Jockey Concussion Tests
The Jockey Club will fund concussion testing for jockeys who use the Jockey Health Information System.
Horse Halter Options 101
Here are a few of the halter options you’ll have to choose from at the tack store or in horse-wear catalogs.
USDA Responds to Horse Processing Plant Appeal
The USDA is bound to inspect qualified horse processing plants, the organization’s appeal response says.
NAHMS Planning for Third Equine Industry Study
The National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) is planning for its third national equine industry study.
Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile Contender Has Successful Surgery
Centralinteligence underwent successful surgery after sustaining a hairline condylar fracture.
USTA Creates Medication Advisory Committee
The United States Trotting Association (USTA) has created its own Medication Advisory Committee.
The Long and the Short of Horse Manes
This cute pony best take his lovely locks and run if he sees me coming. Photo: Photos.com Here’s some advice: If you see me coming
Researchers Study Sesamoid Bone Shape Differences
Researchers found that none of the evaluated bones showed significant shape changes after training and racing.
Intra-Articular Therapy: What Do I Need to Know?
Learn about equine intra-articular joint-injections for arthritis from a leading researcher and practitioner.
Large Animal Rescue Training in Australia
Dr. Christine Smith, past president of Equine Veterinarians Australia (EVA), introduced the subject of large animal rescue training in Australia at the 5th International Large
Botulism: Your Unanswered Questions
Learn how to protect your horses from this invisible, scentless killer.
How to Remove a Loose Shoe
What do you do when your horse’s shoe is loose, but the farrier is hours or days away? Becky Cothran, owner of Bex HorseShoeing, demonstrates how to remove a horse shoe quickly and safely using just a claw hammer and a rasp.
