Latest News – The Horse
Piroplasmosis: Cayenne Tick Ruled Out as T. equi Vector
A team of researchers from Brazil recently determined that the Cayenne tick, which frequents the southern U.S.
EHV-1 Outbreak: One New Case
After several new cases of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) were reported over the weekend, just one new confirmed
APHIS Proposes Mandatory HPA Penalty Rules
Horse Industry Organizations (HIOs) providing Horse Protection Act (HPA) compliance inspectors at horse shows
Wanted Georgia Rescue Operator Apprehended
A former animal rescue operator wanted by Georgia law enforcement authorities is awaiting extradition in
Two Tickets, Please
As I was perusing the horse-related news recently, I came across a story in which a man tried to transport his pony in a most
Inherently Risky?
Equine Activity Liability Laws are a legislative mandate that riding or other horse activities are dangerous and that participants in the activities assume the risk
Ask the Vet Live Q&A: Conditioning Horses Now Available
TheHorse.com’s Ask the Vet LIVE Q&A event on conditioning horses was held on May 26, and the recording is now available.
EHV-1 Outbreak: Weekend Cases Boost Total Numbers
Several new cases of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) were diagnosed over the long holiday weekend. Confirmed case
UC Davis Releases White Paper on EHM
Faculty members of the Center for Equine Health and the William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching
Fire Kills Six Horses, Injures Four at WEG Eventer’s Barn
A fire at American three-day eventer Boyd Martin’s barn killed six horses and sent four more to the University
Zenyatta In Foal at 60 Days
Zenyatta, the 2010 Horse of the Year owned by Jerry and Ann Moss, has been pronounced in foal at the 60-day
Dutrow Licensing Case Could Have Lasting Implications
One of the horse racing industry’s closely watched legal proceedings begins May 31 as state regulators in New
Poll: Readers Unfamiliar with Platelet-Rich Plasma Treatment
Poll question: “How much would you pay for a platelet-rich plasma treatment for your horse?”
Dialysis in Horses
Dialysis is an expensive procedure is not yet widely offered, however it is an option that, in some cases,
Worms in Horses Pt 2: Controlling Worms with Farm Management
Learn how weather, horse age, stocking density, and practices such as dragging and rotating pastures can affect your horse’s worm burden. Dr. Lori Bidwell also gives management tips for minimizing worm populations in your horses.
Conditioning Horses
Learn about how your horse’s body adapts to exercise and how to optimize his fitness.
