Latest News – The Horse
Neurologic EHV-1: An Overview
The neurologic form of EHV-1 is highly contagious in horses and multiplies within its host very rapidly.
RMTC: Tighten Salix Rules, Ban Adjunct Drugs
The RMTC will continue to study a pilot program proposal to ban the use of Salix in 2-year-old Thoroughbreds.
Hay Shortage Hits Texas
As Texas battles extreme drought, horse owners struggle to get their hands on enough hay for their horses.
Florida Youth Faces Animal Cruelty Charges
A Florida youth is facing felony animal cruelty charges for allegedly attacking three horses last month.
Eventer Injured in Barn Fire Back in Action
Neville Bardos returned to competition two months after being rescued from a barn fire that killed six horses.
Trailer Safety Q&A
Dr. Rebecca Gimenez answers questions on horse trailer safety.
Lightning Blamed for Deadly Connecticut Barn Fire
Fire officials in Haddam, Conn., blame lightning for a fire that resulted in the death of one horse August 1.
Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis: Past and Present
EPM still frustrates horse owners and veterinarians as one of the most common neurologic diseases in horses.
Horse Tests Positive for EEE in New York State
New York has confirmed its first case of EEE in an Oneida County horse for the year.
Learning the Hard Way
This week I found two stories of horses being discovered in the strangest places. One was found in their owner’s basement, and the other was
Second Horse Dies at Cheyenne Frontier Days
A mare used in the Wild Horse Race at the Cheyenne Frontier Days died Saturday after sustaining a neck injury.
BLM to Revise Wyoming Mustang Gather Plan
The BLM has withdrawn a mustang gather plan that would have created minimally producing wild horse herds.
Gastrointestinal Problems in the Foal
Meconium impaction, ulcers, diarrhea, and other GI problems can arise in foals.
KHRC Drug Testing Changes Showing Benefits
The KHRC’s new laboratory choice and decision to revamp testing protocol are yielding positive results.
KHRC Review of Medications in Horse Racing Begins
The KHRC has begun reviewing and revising the state’s horse racing medication regulations.
Grass-Roots Parasite Control
Anthelmintic resistance is recognized globally as a serious problem in the control of equine internal parasites.
