Latest News – The Horse
Practitioners’ Day at Equine Infectious Disease Conference
This program will feature some of the most significant findings presented at the EID conference.
Clipping, Blankets Helpful in Cold-Weather Exercise Recovery
Clipped horses achieved faster post-exercise recovery than unclipped horses when working in cold temperatures.
Equine West Nile not a Huge Problem for Kentucky to Date
Infected horses present with ataxia, which is a lack of voluntary coordination of muscle movements.
Kentucky Race-Day Drug Rules Will Change Sept. 4
Furosemide will be the only medication permitted on race day in Kentucky effective Sept. 4.
Two Montana Horses Positive for WNV
Neither horse was vaccinated against the disease, and both were euthanized due to disease progression.
Watch Drought-Stressed Pastures for Fall Armyworms
While fall armyworm is a pest of cattle and horse pastures, it should not affect horses.
Three Inductees Named to UK Equine Research Hall of Fame
The Gluck Equine Research Foundation will induct three into the UK Equine Research Hall of Fame on Sept. 23.
New Diagnostic Assay for EPM Developed
A new EPM test uses three antigens to measure the antibody response to parasite infection in serum or CSF.
Living in Wildfire Country
As smoke settled around our Bend, Ore., home Monday morning I hitched up the horse trailer just in case. Before my husband left for work,
Help Your Horse Settle In
Moving your horse to a new stable can be nerve-wracking! Bonnie Davis gives you tips on preparing to move in as well as what to bring and how to keep your horse safe and calm.
Wisconsin Confirms First Two Equine EEE Cases of 2012
The horses, both from northern Wisconsin, were confirmed positive via blood tests on Aug. 21.
AQHA Teams with Jockey Club to Address Medications in Racing
The AQHA announced Aug. 12 its endorsement of The Jockey Club’s proposed Reformed Racing Medication Rules.
Enhanced Anti-Soring Protocol at TWH National Celebration
The enhanced protocol will show animals presented for exhibition at the event are sound, administrators say.
Kentucky, California Report more WNV-Positive Horses
Five cases have been confirmed in Kentucky and six have been confirmed in California.
Surgical Options for Managing Roaring in Horses
Numerous factors go into selecting the appropriate surgical procedure to treat equine roaring.
Don’t Drown Your Horse, Part 1
Most horses are naturally curious about water and enjoy playing and splashing, especially on hot summer days. Going swimming with horses is nothing new, although
