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EIA: British Horse Owners Advised Not to Panic
The British Horse Society is urging horse owners not to panic after two horses in Wiltshire, England, tested positive for equine infectious anemia (EIA), also called “swamp fever.”
Equine infectious anemia is an untreatable disease of horses, donkeys, and mules, spread by the exchange of bodily fluids, including via insect vectors. Affected horses remain infectious carr
Listen Up: Horses Demonstrate Auditory Laterality
A neighborly neigh is processed in a different way than other whinnies, meaning that horses have brain side preferences for sounds, according to a new study by French researchers.
Immunology of Foals: Environmental Effects on Immune Maturation
Newborn foals can be susceptible to many viral and bacterial infections. One example is the unique susceptibility of young foals to Rhodococcus equi, a common cause of bronchopneumonia.
New Horse Owner Education Available Via KHC
The Kentucky Horse Council is no stranger to educating new horse owners. In 2009 they released a DVD, HorseSmarts: Essential Advice for Today’s Horse Owner. The 60-minute video, which was shown on KET last summer and fall, includes information on the top 10 things new horse owners should know. The DVD is available for purchase through tack and feed stores Read More
Man Accused of Hanging Horse to Plead Not Guilty
A man accused of starving and then hanging a 27-year-old Appaloosa plans to plead not guilty at his next court appearance Jan. 25, at which time a trial date will also be set.
David Whiffin of Vancouver Island faces charges of killing cattle, causing unnecessary pain and suffering to an animal, and failing to provide the necessities of life. Clayton Cunningham, also of Vancouver I
Second Surgery Possible for Shot Massachusetts Horse
“Picaro,” the horse from Spencer, Mass., brought last week to the Cummings School’s Hospital for Large Animals at Tufts University with gunshot wounds, will undergo additional testing and a possible second surgery today.
A surgery on Friday to remove bullets from Picaro’s head revealed that the horse
Professional Horseman’s Council & Buying/Selling Horses: Eventing Radio Episode 59
Jonathan Holling, chair of the Professional Horseman’s Council is our guest this week as he explains the role of the organization and its agenda for
Hilda Gurney: Dressage Radio Episode 34
Hilda Gurney talks about her experience judging, training, and how the quality of Dressage has advanced in the United States. Listen in. Dressage Radio Episode
Artax! Artax!
It seems this season gives many horses a sinking feeling. Whether sinkholes or mud, early spring is always a busy time for large animal rescue teams.
Horse Industry Survey Nearly At 10,000! Help Us Get There!
There are only a few more days until the Horse Industry Survey conducted by the American Horse Publications closes on Jan. 31. If you own,
Dr. Tucker on Digestion: Horse Tip Daily Episode #127
It is always fun speaking with Dr. Geoff Tucker. He is one of the most popular horse dentists in the country and a bit of
Cub Scout Terrorists and "Sored" Horses
“Wait, Wait . . . Don’t Tell Me” is an insanely funny question and answer program of political and social satire broadcast on National Public
Bring Mares into Season with Lights
Dr. Ed Squires explains the use of lights to bring mares into season.
Nebraska Mustang Cruelty Sentencing Set
Jason Meduna, the former Nebraska training ranch operator convicted on multiple felony animal cruelty counts involving the maltreatment of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) mustangs, will appear in Morrill County District Court on Feb. 23 for sentencing.
Meduna was charged with 149 counts of class 4 felony animal abandonment and cruel animal neglect resulting in injury or death last
EIA Reported in Great Britain
Animal health authorities have confirmed two cases of equine infectious anemia (EIA) in Wiltshire, England. The two horses were recently imported from Romania via Belgium, noted a statement from the Department for the Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).
The infected horses will be euthanized and other horses on the Wiltshire premises will be tested.
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Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti Adds New Members
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) has joined the Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti, a coalition created to address the needs of animals in Haiti following the country’s devastating earthquake, and has pledged an initial $25,000 to support ARCH’s relief efforts.
The Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti (ARCH) is headed by The International F
