Latest News – The Horse
Post-Surgery Prognosis in Horses
When a horse needs surgery, what’s his prognosis for a full recovery? What problems can occur during recovery?
Post-Outbreak Horse Hauling Concerns
My horse will be hauled to a state affected by the recent equine EHV-1 outbreak. Should I be concerned?
Mysterious Swelling
My horse has a swollen 24-inch “vein” on the middle of his underbelly and all the way up to his genitals…
Horse Adoption Part 1: Before You Adopt
With many horses in need of homes, adoption is often an attractive alternative to buying; however, it requires a serious human commitment. Adoption is not the right choice for everyone, but those considering adoption have plenty of options from retired racehorses to wild horses and everything in between.
Horse Adoption Part 2: The Transition Period
Any horse entering a new environment will go through a transitional period, which is magnified when that horse is an adopted animal. Maybe he suffered abuse, starvation, and neglect and needs a great deal of TLC.
Avoiding Respiratory Problems in the Barn
A number of air quality factors in barns can make it harder for your horse to breathe, compromising his health and performance.
Additional EHV-1 Cases Confirmed in California
Two additional California horses tested positive for neurologic equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) on Aug. 24.
Colic in Broodmares: Special Considerations
Peripartum colic is a common but sometimes life-threatening complication often seen in broodmares.
Hurricane Irene’s Damage: No Equine Losses So Far
Days after Hurricane Irene battered the East Coast, authorities are evaluating the damage left behind.
2010 Canadian Equine Industry Profile Study Results Released
The 2010 Canadian Equine Industry Profile Study results reveal an equine industry worth $19 billion annually.
IAWTI Courses Help Responders Handle Livestock Emergencies
Two training session at UC Davis trained first responders in the safest ways to handle livestock emergencies.
The Whole Horse
As we step back from our machines and relearn the art of looking at the equine patient as a whole we might realize that some of the most complicated problems have rather simple solutions.
Feral Coastal Ponies Weather Irene
The feral ponies that reside on the Atlantic coast handled Hurricane Irene well.
New Approach for Treating Horses with OCD Lesions
Cornell University researchers are examining the use of degradable pins for treating OCD lesions in horses.
Tenth NSW Horse Tests Positive for Hendra
A tenth horse in New South Wales has tested positive for hendra virus, bringing the national total to 21.
AAEP Issues Recommendations for Wild Horse & Burro Program
The AAEP BLM Task Force released its evaluation and recommendations for improving the handling of wild equids.
