Latest News – The Horse
Rural Sanctuary: Most Readers Keep Their Horses in the Country
More than 880 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “Do you keep your horse(s) in rural, suburban, or urban facilities?”
The Changing Face of Mosquito-Borne Diseases
Mosquito-borne virus infections of horses pose a continuous and expanding threat to equine health in the United States.
Cornell Equine Herpesvirus Update
New information has surfaced in regards to the voluntary quarantine at Cornell University’s equine hospital due to two cases of the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus (EHV-1). New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets’ (NYSDAM) animal
Tennessee Walking Horse Farm Owners Suspended
The owners of a high-profile Tennessee Walking Horse breeding farm have been suspended from participating in horse shows and other equine-related activities for one year for allegedly violating the Horse Protection Act (HPA).
Ask the Vet LIVE Q&A: Poisonous Plants Now Available
TheHorse.com’s free Ask the Vet LIVE Q&A chat on Poisonous Plants was held March 30, and the audio recording is now available.
Starry Sky Ultrasound Pattern: A Review
The starry sky pattern is an unusual and dramatic ultrasonographic appearance of the equine liver.
Stable Scoop Episode 137 – Stud Duck: Winning!
Learn all about the Three Phase Event for gaited or soft horses. What a great idea to show off the versatility of gaited horses. And
Jumping Radio Show Episode 56 – David Arcand and Horse Sport International
Canadian, David Arcand, qualified for the YR World Cup Finals in Leipzig, Germany makes his debut on the show to tell us what this
Eventing Radio Episode 131 – Mary King and Her Daughter Emily
Mary King holds a remarkable record as a British team member over the course of three decades and we hear from her daughter Emily who
Horse Vaccination Basics
Learn how vaccines work, which ones your horse should have, and reactions to watch out for with Dr. Dale Brown of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky.
Search for the Cause of Equine Atypical Myopathy
Equine atypical myopathy (EAM), a seasonal, pasture-associated muscle disorder of unknown etiology (cause), presents a particular challenge to veterinarians. The disease is characterized by a generalized complete degeneration of muscle fibers, which
Racehorse Euthanized After Fracturing Ankle Mid-Race
Thoroughbred racehorse Meteore was euthanized April 2 after suffering a catastrophic injury in his right lower leg in an allowance race at Golden Gate Fields in Berkeley, Calif. “Meteore sustained multiple fractures and luxation (dislocation) of his
Cornell Equine Hospital Quarantined with Confirmed EHV-1
The Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine’s equine hospital is under a voluntary quarantine after confirming a case of the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus (EHV-1). The quarantine began March 20 and will continue indefinitely.
Updated FEI Prohibited Substance List Now in Effect
The 2011 Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) Equine Prohibited Substance List comes into effect today, April 4. The updated list has been publicly available since the FEI General Assembly in Taipei last November when it was unanimously approved.
Ultrasound Exams for Diagnosing Roaring in Horses
Ultrasonography, along with endoscopy, can be a supplemental resource veterinarians can use to diagnose roaring.
Causes of Sudden Death in Racehorses Examined
Exercise-related sudden deaths in racehorses are uncommon and “poorly understood,” noted study researchers.
