Latest News – The Horse
Equine Herpesvirus-1
Equine herpesvirus-1 is a highly contagious infection that can cause respiratory disease in weanlings and young horses, abortion in pregnant mares, and neurologic disease in adult horses. Herpesvirus is widespread in the equine population.
EHV-1 Outbreak: New Cases Trickling In
The equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) outbreak that captured the attention of horse owners and animal health offici
Blister Beetles: Deadly in Horse Hay
Owners should be aware of a potentially fatal tagalong in healthy-looking alfalfa hay: blister beetles.
Merial Launches Outbreak Alert Program
Supporting horse owners and veterinarians in their efforts to keep their horses healthy, Merial launched its
Amendment Defunds USDA Horsemeat Inspections
Funding for USDA horsemeat inspections will not be part of the U.S. House of Representatives 2012 Agricultural
Severed Horse Head Puzzles Pennsylvania Authorities
Municipal authorities in Washington, Pa., are seeking whoever placed a severed horse head in an alley in a
Recycling Down on the Farm
Looking for ways to trim your horse budget? Besides helping the environment and being “green,” another benefit of recycling is it saves money! It can
Compounded Horse Medications: Legal and Ethical Issues
Compounded or customized medications fulfill a critically important role in horse health care; however, these tailored medications aren’t always what compounders claim them to be, and some are illegal.
Squelching Drug Resistance in Parasites
Intensive use of anthelmintics has fueled parasite resistance to these drugs; here’s how to combat resistance.
Bad Horse Bugs
Horse owners and vets must use antimicrobials responsibly to help reduce bacterial drug resstance.
Young Horse Development Part 2: Six Months to 1.5 Years
How you manage, feed, and care for your young horse can affect his future performance.
Touching a Tickle Spot?
I own a 5-year-old Friesian cross mare that I have had since her birth; she i
Compulsive Circling
Why does my blind horse constantly pace in circles in an anticlockwise direction?
The War Against Weeds
When it comes to pasture weed control, an ounce of prevention is worth hours of back-breaking cure.
Feeding Your Horse to Perform
A high-performance horse’s body needs fuel to run efficiently and at its optimal level.
Regenerative Medicine
Stem cell and other regenerative medical technologies aren’t as implausible or far-fetched as they once seemed
