Latest News – The Horse
AHC Releases More Details About Forum
American Horse Council’s National Issues Forum, entitled “Congress on a Diet: What It Means for the Horse
Jumping Radio Episode 61 – Rolex FEI World Cup Final Winners
Louise Parkes reports on the Rolex FEI Jumping Final which took place in Leipzig, Germany and produced a home win for the German jumping camp,
Making Strides
Has your horse had a tendon or ligament injury that your veterinarian was able to help using advanced diagnostic and treatment techniques? What were those techniques?
Jumping Radio Episode 60 – Paige Johnson, Jane Wallace and Dr Jenny Johnson
Jane Wallace, Eventing European Championship Silver Medalist and author of several books on jumping, Dr Jenny Johnson on Fore Limb Flight and returning to co
Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) Neurologic Disease and Abortion
Discussion of equine herpesvirus-1 neurologic disease and abortion, prevention, treatment and the latest research on preventing this disease in horses by Dr. Paul Lunn of Colorado State University.
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.
