Fran Jurga
Fran Jurga keeps you up-to-date in this blog on news about horse health, care, equine science and research that affects horses.
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Whither the “Wild” Horses of Louisiana?
Advocates Challenge US Army in Legal Standoff
Research: Horses exhibit their cognitive skills by asking humans for help with a problem
Japanese study offers evidence of how horses use visual and tactile signals to get humans' attention and action
Australia Will Voluntarily Ban Whips During Races or Training; World's First Whip-Free Horse Racing
New ruling covers harness racing, but not flat racing
Coats of Many Colors: What color were ancient horses?
DNA testing shows how the palette of preferred horses changed over time
Lights, cameras, Lipizzaners: The 450-year-old Spanish Riding School has seen the light
Saddle sensors now tell tracking lights where each horse is in the arena space.
Holiday Giving, Equestrian Style: The Peeps Foundation is the horse world's smallest--and cutest--charity
This equine rescue started small and intends to stay that way
What You Should Know: Why are horses hurt in trailers? When and how do injuries occur?
Two new studies report statistics of transport-related equine injuries
Top Eventer Jonathan "Jock" Paget Will Compete and Coach from His Native New Zealand
Olympic Medalist Will Leave British Training Base
What's the Buzz? Part 2: Bees in the Barn and Pasture
Where are you likely to find bees around your barn this fall?
What's the Buzz? Use Our Horse Owner's Checklist for Hornet and Bee Sting Prevention This Fall
Why is the autumn the most active time for bees? How can you keep your horse (and yourself) safe from stings?
The Sound of Science: Veterinary podcast explores prevention, prediction of Thoroughbred racehorse injuries
What is the role of screening MRI and young racehorse lower limb injury history in preventing catastrophic racing injuries?
Research: Perceptions, awareness and understanding of show horse welfare at stock-horse events
How much do exhibitors understand about equine welfare? How much do they care? Researcher Melissa Voigt documented the difference between how riders and researchers evaluate equine welfare situations at shows
American Horse Council issues statement of concern over possible impact of Horse Protection Act amendment language
Would other breeds that show with weighted shoes and pads be affected by the new law?
Blood on the Trail: The history that equine endurance racing will never escape is back to haunt it
New book "American Endurance" looks back at the controversial roots of endurance racing in the United States
Open Wide! Free Equine Dentistry Reference Collection Published Online
Equine Veterinary Journal shares web-based peer-reviewed article collection
Equine Piroplasmosis Found in 15 Wyoming Race Horses
California-positive horse traced to Wyoming; more infected horses found
Equine Product (Voluntary) Recall: Kinetic Vet’s Topical Eye Medications
Eye Products May Be Insterile, Check Lot Numbers
Equine Colic: “REACT Now to Beat Colic” campaign offers web resources for horseowners
British vet school finds that more than 90% of horse owners did not feel confident about spotting early signs of colic.
Thirst for Knowledge: 100 Years Ago, Horses Suffered When Veterinarians and City Officials Disagreed
Debate Over Water Troughs' Role in the Spread of Disease Compromised Equine Welfare
Quarter horse with neurological Equine Herpes Virus isolated at Washington State vet school
Veterinary Teaching Hospital remains open
Equine Piroplasmosis in Tennessee
17 racing Quarter horses test positive for disease
Slideshow: Inside the Rio 2016 Equine Veterinary Hospital
The vet staff is prepared for anything and hopes they won't be needed
Equine Influenza Case Handled by UC Davis Large Animal Clinic Protocol
Postive-testing horses quickly isolated as daily testing continues
Streptococcus Equi: What the CDC Wants Horse Owners to Know About Bacterial Infection Transmission from Horses
When was the last time you washed your hands?
Rio Olympics Horse Care: Jonathan Paget's Clifton Lush Withdrawn from Eventing
Stable accident prompts decision to allow horse to rest
Embedded in Rio: Irish, New Zealand Eventing Teams
Main Arena Set for Eventing Dressage Phase
Embedded in Rio: Olympic Eventing Preview
Say "Ola!" to the Australian and New Zealand Eventing Teams
Equestrian safety research: What kind of rider falls and doesn't feel it?
Researchers use auto-industry engineering technology to simulate horse kicks and rider falls.
Horses on the wall: Equine art, history and culture in museums this summer
Wall to wall and coast to coast, horses are the stars in these art shows--and they're air-conditioned!
