Latest News – The Horse
UK to Host Lawsonia Symposium
The University of Kentucky (UK) Department of Veterinary Science will host the Lawsonia intracellularis and equine proliferative enteropathy (EPE) symposium on Nov. 15 at the UK Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.
Equine Electrolytes, Exercise, and the Heat
Always ensure horses are consuming their baseline sodium, potassium, and chloride requirements each day.
Derby, Preakness Runner-Up Retired with Shoulder Injury
The colt was diagnosed with a peripheral nerve injury that caused atrophy in his left infraspinatus muscle.
Kentucky Reports Fourth Equine WNV Case of 2012
The Arabian colt from Scott County received a vaccination in March, but did not receive a follow-up booster.
Nutrition for Rehabilitating the Starved Horse
UC Davis researchers found that high-quality alfalfa hay is most effective for rehabilitating a starved horse.
Physical Baggage
One of the challenges senior horse owners and riders sometimes face is the physical baggage that often accompanies their aging charges–especially when those horses’ histories
New Vocations Granted $50,000 to Help Retired Thoroughbreds
The grants will be used to aid the program’s efforts to rehab, retrain, and rehome retired racehorses.
Horse Health Presentations Featured at Dressage at Devon
The University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center will give three horse health presentations at the show.
HSUS Launches Hotline for Tips on Soring Offenders
The HSUS has launched a national tip line to help crack down on the illegal practice known as “soring.”
Rain Increases Risk of WNV, EEE among Wisconsin Horses
EEE and WNV have stricken hundreds of horses in Wisconsin since 2001.
Colic Prevalence in Horses Hospitalized for Ocular Disease
Patients with ocular disease had a higher incidence of colic than some other hospitalized equids.
Ask the Vet LIVE: Mosquito-Borne Diseases, Aug. 30
Join TheHorse.com on Thursday, Aug. 30, at 8 p.m. EDT for a FREE Ask the Vet Live audio and chat event.
Study Evaluates Harsh Winter’s Effect on Przewalski Horses
A severe winter cause the reintroduced wild Przewalski’s horse population crashed dramatically.
KHC Travels to France, Works with Normandy Horse Council
The KHC worked with the Normandy Horse Council to discuss opportunities focused on the 2014 WEG.
Effects of Selenium Source on Mares and Foals
Foals of mares consuming organic selenium had higher blood selenium concentrations than other foals.
Horses Injured in 2012 Italian Bareback Race
Six horses collided during the race. One sustained a slight fracture and is expected to recover.
