In contrast to a recently published study on EHV-1, the late George Allen, PhD, a University of Kentucky Gluck Equine Research Center scientist, described a model to study equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) and myeloencephalopathy and identified major risk factors critical to experimental reproduction of this syndrome.
In his
Whether a horse is on the operating table for colic or a broken bone, pain management after surgery is critical.
The first frost of the autumn generally brings questions centered around three general topics:
Is frosted alfalfa toxic?
Frost injured
Darley Newman, the star of the Emmy nominated Equitrekking, joins us to share some equestrian travel tips. Darley has traveled around the world riding with
Ahh, Aruba. White sand, turquoise water, and donkeys. Donkeys? Yes, lots of them, as I was lucky enough to be able to verify in person
States should not be in the business of subsidizing owners, breeders, and exhibitors who abuse or neglect their horses. That should go without saying, but
Get a behind-the-scenes look at award-winning photographer Barbara D. Livingston as she recounts the inspiration for her latest project, Horses: In Living Color. (2:19)
A tick-borne disease known as equine piroplasmosis has been confirmed on a ranch in South Texas. Additional testing is being conducted to determine the extent of infection. Horses on the ranch are quarantined to their premises, and a thorough disease investigation is under way.
Equine piroplasmosis can affect horses, donkeys, mules, or zebras. It can cause clinical signs common to many
Preliminary results of a collaborative effort between researchers at Oklahoma State University and Texas A&M University were recently presented at the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians in San Diego, Calif. These researchers compared antibiotic properties of common equine semen extenders with four different strains of bacteria, including Taylorella
One of the most often used and least understood immunological terms is antibody titer. But what does titer mean, and how can this information be used in assessing the immune status of a horse?
A titer is defined as the concentration of specific antibodies in the blood that recognize a particular agent, such as equine influenza virus. The titer is determined by serially
The five remaining properties involved in the recent Hendra virus incidents at Cawarral and Bowen in central Queensland, Australia, were given the all clear after test results were received Oct. 13.
The results were the final piece of information required to allow all quarantine restrictions to be lifted.
At the peak of the response, 22 properties had movement restrictions in place,
Three-day event rider Ronald Zabala-Goetschel loves his four-star level event horse Che Mr. Wiseguy so much that he is planning to manufacture a diamond out of a bit of Wiseguy’s mane, so that he will have a little treasure to remember the horse by forever.
A native of Quito, Ecuador, Zabala-Goetschel rides and trains with Dutton and Silva Martin in the United States. He and Che Mr
Handlers should monitor their horses’ temperature before and after travel and should not transport horses who show any signs of being ill, as the immune system weakens during transport
Fall is nearly gone, and winter is coming fast. November will be here before you know it. That means Thanksgiving and a time of reflection.
News flash! Equine ER author Leslie Guttman will be signing books at Keeneland Racecourse this Sunday 10/25 at the gift shop from 11 a.m. to
The majority of the Egyptian Arabian horses removed from a Texas breeding farm in August are now residing in new homes.
More than 70 animals were removed from the Renazans Arabians Ranch in Pilot Point, Texas, after authorities discovered them allegedly living in filthy conditions and inadequate food and water. Ranch operato
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