Latest News – The Horse
UF Veterinarians Laud Equine Leishmaniasis Awareness
Veterinarians say the identification of the parasite in a Florida horse is cause for increased vigilance.
TheHorse.com Poll Recap: Caring for Blind Horses
Sixty-eight percent of more than 650 respondents indicated they’d cared for a vision-impaired horse.
Sustainable Equine Parasite Control Do’s and Don’ts
New research is taking place, and equine deworming recommendations are rapidly changing.
Winter Health Concerns
Horses are hardy animals when it comes to weathering the cold months. But this doesn’t mean you can slack on their care just because you’re staying indoors more. In fact, there are some health issues horses are more prone to during winter.
‘Hobbit’ Director Denies Off-Set Animal Abuse Allegations
Director Peter Jackson said the production company investigated the allegations and determined them unfounded.
Therapeutic Medication: Putting the Horse First
Owners, trainers, and veterinarians of performance horses are entering a new era of education and cooperation with regulatory groups to ensure the safety and well-being of our equine athletes.
Lloyd’s of London, UK Reach Partnership Landmark
The partnership reached a milestone when financial support from Lloyd’s topped $1 million.
Cold-Weather Equine Ear Protection?
Do horses living outside need their ears protected during cold weather?
Minnesota EHV-1: Additional Cases from Index Farm Suspected
Five of seven horses residing on the index farm have developed clinical signs consistent with the disease.
Hawthorne Race Course Continues to Deal with EHV-1
Three Hawthorne horses have died since the start of the outbreak last month.
EPM: Update on Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
EPM is a tricky disease to definitively diagnose and treat and, thus, has been an area of much research.
International Conference on Equine Infectious Diseases a Success
The five-day conference featured plenary sessions covering infectious and parasitic diseases.
Have a Happy, Horsey Harvest
It’s that time of year again: The weather’s getting colder, the horses are getting fuzzy, and the holidays are right around the corner. And, here
Henneke, Developed Equine Body Condition Scoring System, Dies at 60
Don Henneke, PhD, Tarleton State University equine science director, died Nov. 16 after a battle with cancer.
Horses Removed from Detroit Warehouse
The ten horses were removed from a warehouse located in Detroit’s industrial west side.
FEI Adopts Dressage ‘Blood Rule’ at General Assembly
The rule states that any horse with “fresh blood” on its body will be definitively eliminated.
