Readers Weigh in on Low-Cost Euthanasia Clinics

Erin Ryder October 30, 2008

More than 2,370 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “Do you think low-cost equine euthanasia clinics should be widely available?”

Equine Telecardiology Progresses

Erin Ryder October 21, 2008

When she put her stethoscope to his chest and heard what sounded like jungle drums thumping inside, she knew something wasn’t right. There was no cardiac murmur, jugular venous distension, or dependent edema. What was going on? And what would happen

Readers Report Trends in This Year’s Hay Market

Erin Ryder October 21, 2008

More than 1,900 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “Have you purchased hay for the coming winter?”

Widespread Pigeon Fever Reported in Oregon

Erin Ryder October 17, 2008

Veterinarians in Oregon are reporting a surge in cases of Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis (also known as pigeon fever or dryland distemper), a bacterial disease that can linger in a horse for months. Jessica Evans, DVM, of Bend Equine

Kentucky Reports Fourth WNV Case of 2008 Season

Erin Ryder October 17, 2008

A fourth horse in Kentucky has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). According to a notification released by the state veterinarian’s office, the 7-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse had been partially vaccinated against the disease. It had

Horse Farm Owners Arrested for Alleged Cruelty to 55 Horses

Erin Ryder October 11, 2008

Owners of a Ventura County, Calif., horse farm were taken into custody Wednesday after animal welfare authorities found 55 allegedly malnourished horses on the property,

100 Horses Dead at Embryo Transfer Farm; Botulism Suspected

Erin Ryder October 10, 2008

Around 100 horses have died at EquiTransfer, a Marion County, Fla., embryo transfer farm. Veterinary officials say that botulism from haylage might be to blame.

EquiTransfer is owned by veterinarians Jose D?vila, DVM, and his wife, Francis

John Henry Memorial Statue Unveiled

Erin Ryder October 9, 2008

A year after the death of racehorse John Henry, fans now have a lasting monument and a dedicated place to remember their champion.

A bronze statue by artist Shelley Hunter has taken its place at John’s gravesite, just outside the Kentucky

Glanders Reported in Brazil

Erin Ryder October 2, 2008

A horse in the southeastern portion of Brazil has tested positive for glanders. This disease has not occurred in this area of the country since 1968. A report on the case was released by the

Kentucky Reports Second Equine West Nile Virus Case

Erin Ryder October 1, 2008

A second Kentucky horse has been confirmed as positive for West Nile virus, animal health officials announced.

The affected animal is a 17-month-old Tennessee Walking Horse from Adair County, in the south-central portion of the state. This

Third Kentucky Horse has West Nile Virus

Erin Ryder October 1, 2008

A third horse in Kentucky has been confirmed positive for West Nile virus. Two other cases have been reported thus far this year, with the second reported just hours before the third. The cases all occurred within different counties.

The

2,185 Equids Dead in Ethiopia Horse Sickness Outbreak

Erin Ryder September 30, 2008

Nearly 2,200 equids have died in an outbreak of African horse sickness in the country of Ethiopia, according to a report released by the Office International des Epizooties

More Farms Released from Piroplasmosis Quarantine

Erin Ryder September 29, 2008

Florida agriculture officials are releasing additional farms from equine piroplasmosis quarantine. There are currently 13 premises under state quarantine. One farm still has positive horses on the premises.

At the height of the