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Horse with ears pinned
July 25, 2012

Summer Weather Related to Some Disease Outbreaks

Potomac horse fever (PHF) has been reported in Indiana, and West Nile virus (WNV) was found in a mosquito Read more
Hooves in snow
July 18, 2012

Scientist Honored for Laminitis Research

Laminitis, a painful inflammation of the laminae within a horse’s hoof, can be triggered by overfeeding grain or other Read more
Foal running in field
June 27, 2012

White Standardbred Foal Born

A blue-eyed, white-coated Standardbred colt has been born to a bay mare and stallion in New Jersey. Read more
Jockey riding racehorse
June 25, 2012

Illegal “Frog Juice” Detected in Racehorses

Postrace testing has identified dermorphin in more than 30 racehorses in Louisiana, Oklahoma, and New Mexico. Read more
Wood shavings for horse bedding
June 21, 2012

Confined Ponies Develop a Taste for Wood Shavings

Decreasing forage intake can be achieved by muzzling the horse or keeping it in a stall or drylot. Because Read more
Jockey riding racehorse
June 12, 2012

Jockey Health Parameters Studied

A survey conducted by the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation gathered information on health challenges faced by Australian Read more
Vet In Discussion With Horse Owner
May 29, 2012

Brazilian Veterinary Conference Scheduled

The conference will feature a large trade show in addition to lectures by top international experts in clinical procedures, Read more
Drowsy quarter horse standing outside
May 24, 2012

Eosinophilic Granulomas in Horses

Small lumps under a horse’s skin can be caused by several things, and might or might not be signs Read more
Shiny horse with dapples
May 23, 2012

Mobile Vibrating Floor for Horses

In veterinary use, the vibrating platform shows evidence of shortening rehabilitation time for soft tissue, tendon, and bone injuries. Read more
Horse looking out stable window
May 17, 2012

Equine Research Center Celebrates 25 Years

The Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Research Center in Lexington, Kentucky, is marking its 25th year in operation. Read more
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