Latest News – The Horse
Enhanced Security for Jockey Club Gold Cup
Horses competing in the race will be subject to early out-of-competition blood testing for banned substances.
UC Davis to Host Donkey Welfare Symposium
Goals of the symposium are to improve participants’ knowledge of donkey behavior, physiology, and more.
Protect Your Dog When Deworming Your Horse
Small animal practitioner and The Horse contributor Dr. Stacey Oke shares important information about protecting our canine companions in the barn from ivermectin toxicity.
Sussex Co., Del., Horse Tests Positive for EEE
Despite receiving supportive care, the yearling filly showed no improvement and was euthanized.
Melanoma Risk in Gray Quarter Horses Studied
Gray Quarter Horses could be less susceptible to melanomas compared to grays of other breeds.
Flood-Affected Horse Owners Face Long Road to Recovery
As flood waters in Colorado begin to recede, affected horse owners are facing new challenges.
Animal Health Trust Named Olympia’s Charity of the Year
AHT researchers study horse health topics from performance- and injury-related clinical treatment to disease.
Hay Soaking
Learn about the possible health benefits of soaking hay from The Horse contributor Dr. Stacey Oke.
Johnston Receives Welfare Award at BEVA Congress
The award recognizes his commitment to mentoring and supporting vets working in the Scottish Highlands.
Nevada Officials Investigating Estray Horse Deaths
The Nevada Department of Agriculture is investigating two horse deaths in northern Nevada.
Does Feeding Hay Before Grain Reduce Cribbing?
Feeding hay before grains appeared to reduce the intensity of cribbing episodes in a recent study.
Colorado Horse Community Facing Flooding
Owners and volunteers are rescuing at-risk horses and caring for those displaced or stranded by flooding.
EHV-1 Workshop for Veterinary Professionals Scheduled
The equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) workshop for equine veterinary professionals will take place Oct. 19.
Maryland Adopts Uniform Racehorse Medication Policy
Officials adopted uniform medication and drug-testing rules as part of a push in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Delaware WNV-Positive Horse Recovers
A second Delaware horse has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV), but has recovered.
Connecticut Confirms First Equine EEE Case of 2013
A 2-year-old Miniature Horse from Griswold was euthanized before testing positive for the disease.
