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Arizona Stallion Reported Positive for CEM
A stallion in Arizona has tested positive for contagious equine metrititis (CEM), a sexually transmitted …
Fire Consumes CSU Equine Reproduction Lab
The fire was reported at 1 a.m. on July 26. Upon arrival, firefighters found 20-foot flames coming through the
Poll: Readers Chose Dewormers Wisely
TheHorse.com poll: “What did you deworm your horse with this spring?”
Horse Fatally Injured at Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo
A horse used in a saddle bronc event at the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo was humanely euthanized after
Fatal Pennsylvania Barn Fire Probed
Fire officials in Pennsylvania are investigating the cause of a barn fire responsible for the death of more
Respiratory Disease Surveillance Study: Two-Year Results
The most common equine respiratory disease signs were nasal discharge, fever, depression, and coughing.
Equids in Kenya
I was away for a good chunk of July, working with Kenyan orphans and their caretakers and teachers. This was my second trip of this
UC Davis to Partner with APHA for Genetic Testing
The APHA has introduced the University of California, Davis, as its official genetic testing provider.
Coprophagy: Conventional Conduct?
Why should foals eating feces be classed as normal behavior when the foal is obviously lacking some nutrient?
Australian Hendra Virus Case Total Continues to Rise
The total number of confirmed hendra virus cases has reached 14, according to Chris Reardon, BVSc(Hons),
National HBPA: Keep Salix, Drop Adjunct Drugs
The National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association supports elimination of race-day medications
Awad, Millionaire Thoroughbred Racehorse, Dead at 21
Millionaire and four-time grade I winner Awad died July 23 at Old Friends in Georgetown, Ky. The 21-year-old
Lightning Causes Barn Fire at Three Chimneys Farm
There were no injuries to humans or horses when a broodmare barn at Robert N. Clay’s Three Chimneys Farm was
Older Horses: Decreased Thermoregulation During Exercise
Senior horses have a propensity for developing hyperthermia, or elevated body temperature, when exercising.
Pasture Weeds Video Wins American Horse Publications Award
William W. Witt, PhD, was featured in a video produced by TheHorse.com that won third place at the American
Shock Wave Therapy and PSGAGs: Effects on Arthritis
Researchers recently investigated how certain arthritic joint tissues respond to treatments such as shock wave.
