Latest News – The Horse
2013 Kentucky Trail Summit Registration Now Open
Results from the 2012 Kentucky Equine Survey show that one in three horses are used for trail riding.
Some Osteochondral Lesions Could Resolve Naturally
Research shows that many radiographic findings in weanlings can change–usually for the better–within a year.
ACT 2013: Components of a Stallion Breeding Exam
Dr. Dickson Varner describes what he’s looking for during a stallion breeding soundness exam.
BLM Concludes Seaman Herd Area Emergency Wild Horse Gather
The animals were at risk of death if they remained on the range because of reduced water availability caused by severe drought conditions, the organization said.
AWF Invites Proposals for Equine Research
The Norman Hayward Fund is restricted to research into the disease and welfare of sheep, cattle, and horses.
Equine Guelph to Offer Equine Business Management Course
Learn what makes a properly planned business stand out with an online course on equine business management.
Botulism in Horses: An Update
Learn about current recommendations for diagnosis and treatment of this often deadly disease.
ACT 2013: How Pain Impacts Equine Reproduction
Dr. Chris Sanchez of the University of Florida describes how pain affects conception rates in other species and how this research might be applied to horses.
Dressage Champion Rusty Euthanized
Rusty, who was 25 when he was euthanized last week, has two clones to carry on his genetic legacy.
CSU Equine Reproduction Lab Receives $3 million Gift
Bud and Jo Adams donated the funds to support teaching, research, and clinical services at the laboratory.
FEI, IEOA Sign Memorandum of Understanding
The MOU covers universal issues such as horse welfare, recognition, FEI rules and regulations, and more.
BLM to Conduct Partial Wild Horse Gather in Colorado
The BLM will remove up to 50 wild horses to improve range conditions for the remaining animals.
Stall-Side Blood Test Debuting at Dublin Horse Show
The blood test is designed to alert veterinarians to equine health concerns before clinical signs develop.
Box Elder Tree Seeds Linked to Seasonal Pasture Myopathy
Researchers weed out the causes of deadly seasonal pasture myopathy and atypical myopathy in horses.
BHA Investigation into Drug ‘Sungate’ Concludes
The BHA concluded its investigation into “Sungate,” a veterinary product which contains an anabolic steroid.
CANTER Mid-Atlantic Online Auction Fundraiser Begins Aug. 14
Proceeds go directly to the care and training of ex-racehorses that have been donated to CANTER Mid-Atlantic.
