Latest News – The Horse
Revised Immigration Rule Could Benefit Horse Industry
A new federal immigration rule will benefit the horse industry, the National HBPA said Jan. 28.
Understanding the OIE’s Role in Disease Prevention
The World Organization for Animal Health?s (OIE) standards help prevent the spread of infectious disease.
New BLM Policies Address Mustang Welfare, Roundup Transparency
The BLM says the new policy directives were developed in response to public concern about animal welfare.
Fact Sheet: Rhodococcus equi
Rhodococcus equi is well known for its ability to cause severe pneumonia in young foals, but it can also cause septic arthritis (infection of joints), osteomyelitis (infection of bones), neonatal diarrhea (enterocolitis), and more.
Joint Supplement Choices
Nutraceuticals such as joint supplements have become popular preventative therapies for equine osteoarthritis.
TheHorse.com Named Finalist in 2013 ESMAs
TheHorse.com is a finalist in four categories for the 2013 PagePlay Equestrian Social Media Awards (ESMAs).
UT Veterinary College Offers Horse Health Lectures for Owners
Lecture topics will include parasite control, equine first aid, arthritis, prepurchase examinations, and more.
BLM Offers Reward in Burro Poaching Incident
The perpetrators unlawfully killed a burro, harvested the meat, and left the carcass in the desert.
Making Sense of Laminitis
Farriers and veterinarians discuss ways to work together to treat laminitis–a devastating hoof disease.
The Problem Mare: Monitoring High-Risk Pregnancies
Keep a close watch on mares at risk for not carrying a foal to term.
Colic Researchers: Tight Junctions Crucial in Gut Function
A research team is examining how infectious disease and inflammation impact cells in the horse’s gut.
N.D. Authorities Rescue More than 100 Horses
More than 100 allegedly malnourished horses are under rehabilitative care after being rescued.
UHC Partners with ACTHA to Help Unwanted Horses
The UHC and the ACTHA are joining forces in 2013 to help unwanted horses and equine care facilities.
Vets, Farriers Honored for Hoof Care Contributions
A pair of farriers and three equine veterinarians were recognized during a recent hoof care summit.
OIE Standards for International Horse Movement
Dr. Susanne Münstermann reviews the World Organization for Animal Health’s (OIE) role in preventing global disease spread at the 2012 International Conference on Equine Infectious Diseases.
Managing the Swollen Eye in the Field (AAEP 2012)
The acutely swollen eye can present many diagnostic challenges to the field practitioner.
