Latest News – The Horse
Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus Kills Four Florida Horses
Officials in Paisley, Fla., say four horses have died in Lake and Volusia counties from complications of the mosquito-borne Eastern equine encephalitis virus.
Health department officials say a horse in northeast Lake County died from the
Blood Test in Young Foals Might Predict Osteochondrosis
Measurement of osteocalcin (a marker of joint metabolism) in 2-week-old foals might be useful for identifying foals at risk for developing osteochondrosis.
Osteochondrosis (OC) is a developmental orthopedic disease that results from a
Healthy Hooves, Inside and Out
Horse hooves aren’t created equal, which can make it hard to understand the healthy foot’s form and function.
Is This What We Want?
A national clearinghouse is needed to certify equine rescues and coordinate funding, donations, and even allocation of animals.
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Biotin: Does it Work?
Here’s what we know about the efficacy of this popular hoof supplement.
Ergonomic Tack
How do you choose the tack that is comfortable for your horse and helps him remain healthy?
You, Your Vet, and the National Animal Identification System
Recently, horse owners have been hearing a lot about animal identification and microchipping. As many already know, the USDA has, for the past four years, been developing and implementing the voluntary National Animal Identification System (NAIS) i
Freeze Branding for Identification
Instead of burning the flesh, freeze branding uses intense cold to kill pigment-producing cells.
Leptospirosis: What Is It?
Leptospirosis does affect horses, and it can be the cause of some serious health problems, including abortion in pregnant mares and chronic uveitis (moon blindness).
“Sour Gas” Blamed for Horse Illness
Horses owned by the Thurston family of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, were exposed to a gas leak from a sour oil facility four months ago, and family members say the livestock still have not recovered, according to an article on
Horse Bones Found in Trexler Probe
Investigators searching for dead horses on land once owned by the family of a suspended (South Carolina) state official on Friday picked through a South Carolina field marking spots where they found bones or thought shallow graves were dug for
Your Chance to Team Pen with Top Jockeys
The Don MacBeth Memorial Jockey Fund will hold its annual All Star Jocky Team Penning at the Kentucky Horse Park on April 14. The emcee for the evening is award-winning comedian Tim Conway, vice president of the group.
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Tough Times for Romania’s Horses: Cart Ban, Hay Shortage Cited
New transportation laws and a drought-induced hay crisis might be at the root of a recent reversal in equine welfare progress in Romania. More animals are reportedly being abandoned or malnourished than in previous years, according to
Feeds and Supplements
The key to a good feed program is to start with the proper type of forage for the individual, then (if needed) pick the right concentrate or supplement.
Annual Wellness Exam
Wellness care can result in a healthier life for the horse at a more manageable cost for the owner.
Tough to Swallow
My 3-year-old pony mare developed a purulent (discharging pus) head infection last summer and was subsequently diagnosed with a stenotic (narrowing) left guttural pouch, which required two laser surgeries to correct.
