The Time to Vaccinate Horses for EEE Is Now
Thursday, June 25th, 2020
Equine veterinarian says the region is likely in the middle of a three-year surge in the viral disease, which kills 90% of infected horses
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Against All Odds – Clinician’s Expertise Saves Equitation Star
Wednesday, January 29th, 2020
Last Thanksgiving, Conan, an 18.3-hand Argentinian warmblood, within hours went from being healthy and sound to being on the verge of death. Though the Big Equitation star’s tests were all coming back negative, it was clear he was running out of time—and it was up to the team at Tufts Equine Center to save him.
Wild horses in the US are being shot with contraceptive darts
Tuesday, January 28th, 2020
Center for Animals and Public Policy director, Dr. Allen Rutberg, is quoted and research referenced in the article in New Scientist science and technology magazine Published January 26, 2020 By Alice Klein Shooting wild horses with contraceptive… Read More
Equine Behavior, Needs, and Mental Health in a Human-Centered World
Tuesday, October 8th, 2019
Monday, October 28, 2019 at 12 PM – 12:50 PM in the Agnes Varis AUDITORIUM, in the Campus Center (#16 on the Campus Map) Part of the Animal Matters Seminar Series presented by Tufts Center… Read More
Frontiers in Animal Law & Technology Conference: 25th Anniversary of M.S. in Animals and Public Policy
Monday, October 7th, 2019
CANCELLATION NOTICE Due to updated university policies related to coronavirus (COVID-19), this event that was scheduled for April 24-26, 2020 had to be canceled. We are sorry for the inconvenience. We will look towards rescheduling,… Read More
When Asthma Isn’t Obvious
Wednesday, May 1st, 2019
An equine pulmonologist works with veterinarians in the field to conduct a specialized type of liquid biopsy
Equine Clinical Case Challenge: Arrhythmia in a Show Jumper
Wednesday, December 5th, 2018
A 17 year- old warmblood with an irregular rhythm was referred to Tufts Equine Center at Cummings Veterinary Medical Center for cardiac evaluation.
Could Your Barn Be Harming Your Horse’s Health?
Friday, November 9th, 2018
Air in the barn can get rather stale—particularly in the wintertime—which can negatively impact a horse’s respiratory system. Improve ventilation in your barn to protect your horse’s health.
Maintaining Hoof Health in the Winter
Friday, November 9th, 2018
At farms all across New England, winter means taking extra care to ensure horses are healthy and happy. While frozen water buckets and blanket weights are often at the forefront of a horse owner’s mind, one aspect that should not be overlooked is hoof health.
Power Up
Friday, November 9th, 2018
Like people, an equine athlete’s core strength helps to not only prevent injury while increasing training levels but also in recovery from injuries as well.
