Latest News – The Horse
Treating Cellulitis
Dr. Shannon Findley discusses the causes and possible treatment of cellulitis, a serious systemic infection.
First Equine Hendra Case of 2013 Confirmed in Queensland Horse
Officials are managing a hendra virus case near Mackay after a positive test result was received Jan. 22.
UKVDL Leptospirosis Update, January 2013
The UKVDL has confirmed 11 leptospirosis abortions so far in the 2012-2013 reproductive season.
Microbiomes: It’s All About Balance
Veterinarians are starting to understand the complexity and diversity of equine microbiome.
Kentucky Equine Survey Releases Initial Findings
This comprehensive survey of all breeds of horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules was the first since 1977.
UK College of Agriculture Warns of Livestock Cold Stress
During extreme cold provide extra hay and ensure horses have shelter to get out of windy, damp weather.
Under the Blue Tarps
When I unfold a tarp and hear that rusty plastic rattle, I see the stains of fluids of decay; I smell death. Blue tarps cover the corpses of my failures.
BLM Wraps Up Contested Wild Horse Gather
The gather was suspended Jan. 5 due to the filing of a temporary restraining order, which was lifted Jan. 11.
Owner Files Suit Over Racehorse’s Catastrophic Injury
The owner claims negligence led to the catastrophic injury of his horse during a 2012 race at Belmont Park.
Researchers Put Science Behind ‘Willingness to Work’
Researchers are developing an objective test based on physiological and behavioral criteria in horses.
Winter Paddock Footing for Horse Properties
One of the most frequent horse property management questions I get at this time of year has to do with footing problems in horse paddocks.
Managing Weeds in Kentucky Horse Pastures
A perusal of most Kentucky horse pastures will uncover about 20 plant species, many of which are weeds.
Q & A: Trimming Feed Costs
Laurie Lawrence, PhD, discusses how horse owners can cut their feed costs without cutting corners at the 4th annual UK Kentucky Breeders’ Short Course in Lexington.
South Dakota Authorities Seize Horse Herd
More than 60 allegedly maltreated South Dakota horses were removed from their owners earlier this month.
Responsible Horse Breeders Council Formed
Council members will work to discourage overbreeding and to promote responsible horse ownership.
Charges Filed in Pa. Morgan Horse Neglect Case
A woman is facing multiple charges in connection with the alleged maltreatment of 29 Morgan Horses.
