Latest News – The Horse
Unknown Illness Forces Quarantine at Hawthorne Race Course
The quarantine is a precaution as officials await test results on two horses showing respiratory illness.
Fluoridated Water and Horses
Studies are needed to determine safe limits of fluoride in feed and water for horses.
Commentary: Take West Nile Risk Seriously
People need to take the WNV risk to themselves and their horses seriously. What are you willing to do?
Understanding Equine Orbit and Periorbita Problems
Disorders involving the horse’s orbit and periorbita are less common than problems involving the eye itself.
CEM: An Insidious and Potentially Pervasive Disease
Contagious equine metritis (CEM) gives rise to considerable concern among horse breeders in many countries.
Progesterone Delivery Device Evaluated in Broodmares
Researchers found an intravaginal progesterone-releasing device effective in inducing early estrus in mares.
Handling Respiratory Disease Outbreaks at Boarding Stables
Respiratory diseases at boarding barns present unique challenges for veterinarians, owners, and farm managers.
N.Y. Racing Regulators Adopt Safety Recommendations
Officials imposed the first round of rules intended to make it safer for racehorses on Oct. 11.
Mobile Blue Light Therapy for Broodmares
Mobile blue-light therapy is as effective at advancing seasonality as indoor barn lighting.
MDA Releases Guide to Maryland’s Licensed Stables
Nearly 400 of the state’s 600 licensed stables opted to be included in the full-color directory.
EVA Confirmed in Gloucestershire, England
A case of equine viral arteritis (EVA) has been confirmed in a Gloucestershire, England, stallion.
Texas Horse Hit and Run Driver Sought
An unknown driver apparently failed to see a stop sign and struck two men and their horses.
The Value of a Diagnosis
Owners often use the internet to inform their decision-making, and horses sometimes suffer as a result.
Missing Unicorns or Missing Sanity?
Just in case you might be on the lookout in Boston for Alice, here’s what the typical unicorn looks like.. If you’re in the Boston
Diagnosing, Treating, and Managing Equine Recurrent Uveitis
Veterinarians have learned how to best control this disease and are working to unravel new treatment options.
N.Y. to Act on Racehorse Health, Safety Task Force Findings
Officials will implement new rules recommended by a task force report to improve equine safety.
