Latest News – The Horse
Tips for Long Distance Hauling
Mitigate the stress of transporting horses over a long distance by understanding good trailering practices.
New EHV-1 Case Confirmed, Not Related to Outbreak
A new case of EHV-1 was confirmed in Texas; however, animal health authorities do not believe it’s related
No Indications of Disease During NCHA Competition
Some reports about the equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) outbreak–believed to have stemmed from horses attending
Toxin Topic: Landscaping Plants to Avoid
Owners often base plant choices in aesthetics, but toxicity should be considered when planting near horses.
EHV-1 Outbreak: Horse Owner Webinar Now Archived
“Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) Outbreak: What Horse Owners Need to Know” is now archived and available to view
UK Graduate Spotlight: Rose Burns McGee
Rose McGee is scheduled to complete her master’s degree in the Department of Veterinary Science at UK this
Wet Weather Stirs Up Insects
As rain continues across the state, insects might find their way into people’s waterlogged backyards, homes,
TRF forms National Equine Veterinary Alliance
The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) has formed the National Equine Veterinary Alliance, which
KEDRC Involved in Race-Day Medication Issue
The Kentucky Equine Drug Research Council (KEDRC), citing its statutory mission, will be involved in the horse
Diagnosing Neurologic EHV-1: Back to Basics
From nasal swabs to blood samples, and PCR testing to virus isolation, find out about EHV-1 diagnostic testing
EHV-1 Outbreak: New Cases, New USDA Report Released
State officials reported just two new confirmed case of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) yesterday. However, new
New Antibiotic Susceptibility Method Available Through UKVDL
The University of Kentucky Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (UKVDL) recently announced the availability of a
Nitrogen Losses in Soil During Wet Weather
Wet weather has caused many farm managers to worry about nitrogen losses in their fields, especially in fields
Hendra Virus Vaccine Nearing Completion in Australia
A vaccine against the deadly Hendra virus, developed by a group of Australian scientists, is in the final
Plea Entered in Michigan Horse Killing Case
A Michigan man accused of killing two horses because he suspected his wife and her trainer were engaged in an
Dermatitis in Horses: Allergic and Infectious
Dermatitis–simply, skin inflammation–is relatively common in horses, whether its cause is an allergic
