The Horse Staff
The Horse: Your Guide To Equine Health Care is a monthly equine publication providing the latest news and information on the health, care, welfare, and management of all equids.
Articles by The Horse Staff
University of Nottingham Seeking Vet Participation in Colic Survey
November 24, 2012
The survey will collect information on how cases of colic present and are assessed in veterinary practice. Read More
UCD offers New Equine Sports Medicine Graduate Certificate
November 11, 2012
The course is designed for veterinarians already in practice who'd like to pursue a sports medicine career. Read More
The Horse Launches Redesigned Website
October 30, 2012
Based on feedback from users, the new website will offer a cleaner, more efficient user experience. Read More
Global Laminitis Conference Scheduled Nov. 2-3 in Calif.
October 30, 2012
This year's event features a horse owner program covering advancements in laminitis research and more. Read More
2012 Hagyard Bluegrass Symposium Scheduled for Nov. 1-4
October 29, 2012
This year, the symposium will focus on "the latest techniques and topics for the reproduction veterinarian." Read More
WSU Lecture: Assessing Equine Heart Murmur Significance
October 21, 2012
Veterinarians can earn 1 CE hour for attending the Nov. 6 webinar. Read More
Hendra Quarantine in North Queensland Released
October 18, 2012
The quarantine was put in place in early September when a horse tested positive for the virus. Read More
Participation Sought in Breeding Farm Biosecurity Survey
October 11, 2012
Researchers are seeking participation in a survey evaluating biosecurity practices at equine breeding farms. Read More
Horse Owners Warned that Ragwort in UK "Worse than Ever"
October 07, 2012
Ragwort is a poisonous weed for horses which results resulting in liver damage and, sometimes, death. Read More
Equine Piroplasmosis Horse Course Archived
October 01, 2012
Robert Mealey, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM discussed the therapeutics and immunology associated with piroplasmosis. Read More
Ninth West Nile Virus Case Reported in Kentucky
September 05, 2012
A 5-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse with a West Nile virus vaccination history was euthanized on Sept. 3. Read More
Ask the Vet LIVE: Equine Cushing's Disease (PPID), Sept. 18
September 04, 2012
During this live event, our experts will answer your questions about caring for the Cushingoid horse. Read More
Penn State Equine Grazing School, Sept. 22
September 01, 2012
The grazing school will take place on Sept. 22 and will cover a variety of pasture and forage related topics. Read More
Equine Acupuncture Focus of Sept. KENA Meeting
August 27, 2012
Rhonda Rathgeber, DVM, PhD, will discuss the use of acupuncture in equine medicine. Read More
Ask the Vet LIVE: Mosquito-Borne Diseases, Aug. 30
August 20, 2012
Join TheHorse.com on Thursday, Aug. 30, at 8 p.m. EDT for a FREE Ask the Vet Live audio and chat event. Read More
Univ. of Md. Extension Schedules Routine Horse Care Lectures
August 12, 2012
The three-part series will cover routine veterinary, farriery, and dental care. Read More
CSU to Offer Horse Health Discussions for Veterinarians
August 03, 2012
The first discussion, which will cover sacroiliac pain in horses, is scheduled for Aug. 6 at 6:30 p.m. Read More
Weaning Stress Horse Course Archived
July 31, 2012
Amanda Adams, PhD, gave an overview of weaning stressors and how to keep foals healthy during the transition. Read More
2012 Olympic Equestrian Events Timetable Announced
July 24, 2012
This year's equestrian events begin July 27 and continue through Aug. 9. Read More
Horse Pasture Management Seminar Scheduled for Sept. 8
July 24, 2012
The day-long seminar on horse pasture management on Sept. 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Read More
Ask the Vet LIVE: Traveling Safely with Horses, July 31
July 18, 2012
Veterinary panelists will answer questions on keeping horses safe, healthy, and comfortable while on the road. Read More
Equine Environmental Stewardship Courses Scheduled
July 17, 2012
Penn State Extension has announced the dates and times of a four-part equine environmental stewardship course. Read More
Lecture on Chemical Free Pasture Weed Control Scheduled
July 08, 2012
The weed control lecture, hosted by the University of Maryland, will take place July 19. Read More
TheHorse.com Launches Olympic Equestrian Events Blog
June 20, 2012
TheHorse.com blogger and author, Jennifer Bryant, returns to cover the equestrian events during 2012 Olympics. Read More
LSU Equine Center Releases Fifth Research Report
June 20, 2012
The report chronicles and reviews research conducted by LSU faculty and students from 2008 through 2010. Read More
