Latest News – The Horse
Horse Health Parameters Form
Use this comprehensive form to evaluate your horse’s well-being from nose to tail prior to a vet visit. Record everything from body condition to lameness. Also covered in this form: vital signs, eyes, attitude, skin coat, gut sounds, and more.
German Hackamores: Over My Head
Tera’s a lovely Oldenburg mare, 12 years young and full of typical female ‘tude. I give her a good hack from time to time when
Montana Mustang Import Bill Fails
The bill would have required the BLM to obtain a permit to relocate wild mustangs or burros to Montana.
San Diego County, Calif., EHV-1 Quarantine Released
A Warmblood stallion has been released from quarantine after two negative EHV-1 tests.
Warren Co., N.J., Horse Tests Positive for EHV-1
A 22-year-old Warren County horse was diagnosed with the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1).
CHRB Okays Purina Feeds Based on Investigation
Based on Purina’s investigation, the CHRB says vendors can supply any product milled on and since March 27.
Sample Handling’s Effects on Plasma CO2 Levels (AAEP 2012)
Researchers evaluated sample handling and storage time’s effects on CO2 concentrations in horse blood plasma.
Castrated and Confused
Is it normal to have a gelding burro, not just mount, but actually try to mate with a jenny?
Prevalence of Horse Behavior Problems Under Saddle Evaluated
As many as 91% of leisure riding horses exhibit some sort of behavior problem regularly, one researcher says.
Horsey Conversations
One challenging thing about telecommuting is not getting to take coffee breaks at the company water cooler. For a social creature such as me, sometimes the work-at-home solitude gets
Treating Head Injuries in Horses
Knowing how to manage head injuries allows vets to provide quality care when faced with an ailing horse.
Use Caution when Fertilizing with Raw Horse Manure
Be aware of the hazards associated with using raw animal manure–including horse manure–to fertilize gardens.
Tennessee Grand Jury Indicts McConnell for Horse Soring
The grand jury indicted McConnell on more than 20 counts of animal cruelty in connection with horse soring.
RCI Approves Uniform Racing Medication Rules
RCI approved a schedule that could set the stage for uniform racing medication rules in the United States.
Helping Pregnant Mares’ Final Month be Fruitful (AAEP 2012)
One researcher says there are five major problems to consider during the final month of a mare’s pregnancy.
SAVMA 2013 Wet Lab Features Mock Disaster Drill with Animals
During the Student American Veterinary Medical Association (SAVMA) 2013 convention at Louisiana State University last week, 84 students had the opportunity to participate in a mock disaster
