Latest News – The Horse
Aortic Rupture Suspected in Olympic Show Jumper’s Death
Show jumper Wonderboy III likely died from a cardiac condition leading to aortic rupture, his owner says.
Annual TWH Sale Draws Controversy
Some equine welfare activists claim the event could include sales of horses wearing padded shoes and chains.
Effects of Soaking on Protein, Mineral Loss in Hay
Soaking hay can cause protein and mineral loss, depending on the time submerged and water temperature.
5 Things About You
One of the best parts of my job is getting to meet and interview the world’s leading horse-health experts. I ask them questions, and then
Horsemeat Found in Hamburgers Sold in U.K., Ireland
Thirty-seven percent of the “beef” products tested in a routine study contained equine DNA.
Feeding Older Horses
Guest Dr. Amy Gill answers old horse nutrition questions submitted by users of TheHorse.com. Find out what feed options are best for your senior horses.
Link Identified between Tree Seed and Seasonal Pasture Myopathy
Seeds from box elder trees were consistently present in the autumn pastures of all horses studied.
Video Documents Rapid Spread of Equine Influenza
The video uses maps to help explain how equine influenza spread during the 2007 Australian outbreak.
Head and Neck Position’s Effects on Horse Behavior Studied
Researchers identified more behavioral signs of discomfort in horses with heads held behind the vertical.
Fontenot Joins Virginia Tech as Large Animal Surgery Instructor
Robin Fontenot, DVM, MS, will train students in large animal surgery through lectures and teaching labs.
Horse Keeping Observations from Australia
Some of you may have noted from my recent blogs that I traveled to Australia this past November. I was invited to be the keynote
Hendra Virus Protection Adopted by Equine Veterinarians
Protective equipment use and disease awareness likely reduced human infections during recent outbreaks.
Loose Stools in Old Age
My old gelding is generally healthy, but lately he developed loose stools. Is there something I’m missing?
Participants Sought for Study on Resveratrol’s Effects on Hock Lameness
Researchers are seeking horses for a study investigating resveratrol as a possible osteoarthritis treatment.
Hoof Radiographs’ Role In Practical Farriery (AAEP 2012)
One vet says radiographs can help in assessing a horse’s feet and developing a plan to maximize soundness.
5 Things You need to Know: Stallion Fertility
Learn important facts about stallion fertility from equine reproduction expert Ed Squires, MS, PhD, Dipl. ACT, executive director of the Gluck Equine Research Foundation and director of equine programs at the University of Kentucky in Lexington.
