Latest News – The Horse
Watch Drought-Stressed Pastures for Fall Armyworms
While fall armyworm is a pest of cattle and horse pastures, it should not affect horses.
Two Montana Horses Positive for WNV
Neither horse was vaccinated against the disease, and both were euthanized due to disease progression.
Kentucky Race-Day Drug Rules Will Change Sept. 4
Furosemide will be the only medication permitted on race day in Kentucky effective Sept. 4.
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.
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.
Surgical Options for Managing Roaring in Horses
Numerous factors go into selecting the appropriate surgical procedure to treat equine roaring.
Kentucky, California Report more WNV-Positive Horses
Five cases have been confirmed in Kentucky and six have been confirmed in California.
Enhanced Anti-Soring Protocol at TWH National Celebration
The enhanced protocol will show animals presented for exhibition at the event are sound, administrators say.
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.
Wisconsin Confirms First Two Equine EEE Cases of 2012
The horses, both from northern Wisconsin, were confirmed positive via blood tests on Aug. 21.
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
Nutrition for Rehabilitating the Starved Horse
UC Davis researchers found that high-quality alfalfa hay is most effective for rehabilitating a starved horse.
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.
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.
Equine Electrolytes, Exercise, and the Heat
Always ensure horses are consuming their baseline sodium, potassium, and chloride requirements each day.
