Latest News – The Horse
New Case of Non-Neurologic EHV-1 Confirmed in California
The mare displayed mild neurologic signs, and is considered a secondary exposure from the HITS Thermal show.
BLM to Host Public Tour of Kan. Long-Term Holding Pastures
The tour will include visits to two wild horse long-term holding pastures in El Dorado, Kan.
Lexington Mounted Police Prepare for NCAA Championships
The city’s four mounted officers and their equine partners will be patrolling the streets tonight.
NYSRWB Officially Launches Racehorse Fatality Database
The database consists of data from NYSRWB employees at every Thoroughbred and Standardbred track in the state.
Gallium Nitrate and R. equi Shedding
Treatment of mares with oral gallium nitrate significantly reduced fecal concentrations of virulent R. equi but had no detectable impact on airborne concentrations, one researcher concluded.
Old Friends Earns GFAS Verified Status
To be awarded Verified Status an organization must meet GFAS’s peer-reviewed animal care standards.
Proposed N.Y. Bill would Create Abuser Registry
Erie County would become the fourth New York county to establish a registry for convicted animal abusers.
Equine Colic Management and Long-Term Survival
Colic survival rates have improved greatly over the years, but timely treatment and diligent aftercare still a
Cisplatin and Vaccination
My gelding was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma in his third eyelid. He’ll be starting cisplatin injecti
Training for Tight Spaces
Behavior question about getting horses used to standing in tight spaces.
Stallionlike Communication
My husband and I trail ride frequently, and we both ride geldings. When my horse defecates his horse will walk
Is Cribbing A Disease?
I have a horse that is a cribber. To make both our lives easier, I’ve deci
Equine Oral Health Exams
Until recently, owners and vets considered equine dental floating the most important aspect of dental care.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Horses
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy might benefit horses with certain injuries or illnesses; more research is needed.
Keeping Tabs on Equine Infectious Anemia
With neither cure nor vaccine in existence, veterinarians and researchers must supervise EIA closely.
The Future of Equine Influenza
Researchers are striving to better understand this fast-spreading virus before its next next mutation.
