Latest News – The Horse
Do Equine Metabolic Diseases Affect Reproduction?
Some veterinarians now believe that metabolic diseases likely have a negative impact on equine reproduction.
Commentary: Rachel Alexandra and Brent Comer: A Love Story
Meet a person instrumental in helping Rachel Alexandra recover from life-threatening foaling complications.
Equine Guelph Seeking Respondents to Horse Health Survey
Input will help Equine Guelph learn more about horse owners’ current healthcare management practices.
Equine Osteochondrosis Terminology Revamped
A better understanding of the lesions found in growing horse skeletons has led to clearer terminology.
Kentucky’s Equine Industry has $3 Billion Economic Impact
Kentucky’s equine industry had a total economic impact of almost $3 billion, generated 40,665 jobs last year.
Symposium on Equine First Aid Scheduled
The Veterinary University of Vienna will host the equine first aid symposium.
How to Reduce Transport Stress in Horses
Learn about the best ways to reduce stress when transporting horses by land or air.
West Nile Virus Reported in Horses Nationwide
According to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 64 cases of WNV have been confirmed in 23 states.
Study Confirms Horses Respond to Negative Reinforcement
Researchers proved that horses can become “lighter” with proper negative reinforcement training.
Why Are Industry Surveys Important for Horse Owners?
Dr. Jill Stowe explains why industry studies, like the 2012 Kentucky Equine Survey, are important for the average horse owner to partake in.
Mystery Lamenesses
On my visits to veterinary clinics, schools, and research centers, one of the things I enjoy most is watching veterinarians work up lameness cases. There’s
Protect Horses Against Potomac Horse Fever
PHF can have serious complications, and the fatality rate in untreated cases can be up to 30%.
AAEP and Zoetis Help Support Operation Gelding Program
The Operation Gelding program provides funds and materials to assist with castration clinics.
EEE Case Reports Rolling In
Summer might be nearing its end, but reports of confirmed EEE cases keep rolling in.
Program Recognizes Humanely Trained Tennessee Walking Horses
The award program is part of The HSUS? efforts to help end the practice of horse soring.
Senior Supplements: Yea or Nay?
I’m freshly back from my Puerto Rican honeymoon and thrilled to report that Dorado made it through the entire week without self-destructingÉhooray! But now it’s
