News

Welcome to CEH's first foal of 2020!

The first of CEH's 2020 foals, a bay colt, arrived on March 26th.

2019 ACVCP/AAVPT Research Award presented to equine pharmacology graduate student Sophie Gretler

Graduate student Sophie Gretler is the recipient of the 2019 American Academy of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics (AAVPT) Research Award.

California Thoroughbred Foundation Awards 2019 Louis R. Rowan Fellowship To Sarah Shaffer

The California Thoroughbred Foundation announced that the 2019 Louis R. Rowan Fellowship has been awarded to Sarah Shaffer.

Novel Surgery Successful For Former Event Horse

An event horse was diagnosed with a stone in his urinary tract that was causing a kidney infection. A novel surgery approach successfully removed the stone.

Welcome to our 2019 foals!

CEH is excited to welcome our 2019 foals, a chestnut Quarter Horse colt and a black Warmblood x Connemara filly!

Philanthropy Supports New Approaches to Pain Management for Horses

A study is underway at the Center for Equine Health to evaluate a promising new pain reliever in horses with chronic lameness due to joint pain.

Study sheds light on foal gut health from birth to weaning

A recent study investigated the population of microorganisms in a newborn foal's gut, and the results could help optimize foal care.

The grass is greener at the Center for Equine Health

CEH has invested in irrigating two of our ten-acre pastures and one of our five-acre pastures for our teaching herd horses.

27th Annual UC Davis Horse Barn Production Sale

Two CEH yearlings participated in the 27th annual UC Davis Horse Barn production sale, marking the second year that CEH has participated in this event.

UC Davis Center for Equine Health Emeritus Director Dr. Gregory Ferraro appointed to California Horse Racing Board

Center for Equine Health Emeritus Director Dr. Gregory Ferraro has been appointed to the California Horse Racing Board.

UC Davis Adds Varsity Equestrian Team

UC Davis has added women's equestrian to the list of varsity sports. The team will compete nationally as part of the National Collegiate Equestrian Association.

Paying it Forward

The “Pay It Forward” Fund provides support for horses seen at the UC Davis veterinary hospital whose owners who can't afford treatment.

Endless Aggie Adventures – Kentucky Derby

Please join Dr. Finno as she hosts an exclusive Kentucky Derby experience in Lexington, May 1-5, 2019. Contact UC Davis Aggie Adventures for more information.

Recent CEH-Supported Publications

Read about the latest CEH-supported research, including a diagnostic test for "Wobblers" disease, and the incidence of respiratory pathogens in imported horses.

Layup and Boarding Services at the Center for Equine Health

The CEH is an ideal place for horses to receive individualized layup care and convenient follow-up visits to the UC Davis veterinary hospital.