Latest News – The Horse
Equine Guelph to Offer Second Colic Prevention eWorkshop
Equine Guelph has opened registration for a second offering of their eWorkshop on colic prevention.
Novel Use of Stems Cells in Horses Reported (AAEP 2012)
Stem cells and other biologic therapies could have reproductive applications in horses, one researcher says.
Senior Horse Health Concerns
This week on TheHorse.com, our poll question asks readers what senior horse health condition they’re most concerned about: PPID (or equine Cushing’s disease), arthritic joints,
Ocala EHV-1: Last Quarantine Released
The last of the quarantines imposed on several farms due to a recent EHV-1 outbreak were released April 10.
Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Winner Sustains Pelvic Injury
2012 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile winner Shanghai Bobby has sustained a pelvic stress fracture.
Bute Found in English ‘Beef’ Products
British officials announced this week that a canned corned beef product positive for the presence of Bute.
CHRB Renews Racing Injury Prevention Program
The CHRB approved funds for the continuation of its equine injury prevention program with UC Davis.
Handling Hyperthermia and Hypothermia in Horses
One veterinarian reviews equine hyperthermia and hypothermia and how to best manage affected horses.
5 Things You Need to Know: MRI
Dr. Monty McInturff of Tennessee Equine Hospital shares the most important things he thinks horse owners should know about magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as a diagnostic tool.
2014 Budget Proposal would Nix Horsemeat Inspection Funding
Funding for inspections at horse processing plants would be eliminated under a request in the budget proposal.
Methods for Controlling Equine Parasites in the Environment
One researcher describes research on controlling ascarids, or roundworms, before they enter a horse’s body.
Botulism and Horses
Our veterinary experts answer your questions about botulism in horses, which can be deadly in adult animals.
Rain Gardens on Horse Properties
Rain gardens are a bright new idea for dealing with an age-old nemesis on horse properties – too much water and MUD! Plus, they’re a fun way to deal with April showers.
California Sees Rise in Horse Deaths due to Cardiac Failure
California racing saw a sharp increase last year in the number of fatalities due to cardiac failures.
Few Clues in Alleged Pennsylvania Horse Poisonings
Law enforcement authorities continue to be stymied by the alleged poising of nine horses in Pennsylvania.
Ultrasonography to Diagnose Equine Lung Problems
One veterinarian described the steps involved in conducting an ultrasound examination of the equine lungs.
