Latest News – The Horse
California Horse Tests Positive for EIA
A Quarter Horse was confirmed to be EIA-positive on pre-transport testing.
Horse Tests Positive for Strangles in Florida
40 other horses on the Palm Beach County property were exposed.
Can Horses Fully Recover From EPM?
Dr. Sarah Colmer shares how EPM recovery might vary among horses based on the severity of the disease.
Product Review: An Equestrian Puts Flying Eyes Sunglasses to the Test
Our editor-in-chief, Stephanie, found a pair of glasses that’s perfect for the barn, arena, and out on the trail.
Supplement Improves Horses’ Muscle Cell Antioxidant Activity
N-acetylcysteine and coenzyme Q10 supplementation appears to increase natural antioxidant levels in horses’ skeletal muscles.
How Do Veterinarians Diagnose EPM?
EPM can be difficult to diagnose. Dr. Sarah Colmer explains how veterinarians use a neuro exam, bloodwork, and cerebrospinal fluid to confirm an EPM diagnosis.
Omeprazole vs. Sucralfate for Equine Gastric Ulcer Prevention
In the face of gastric ulcer risk factors, omeprazole protected horses’ stomach lining better than sucralfate alone.
At a Glance: Signs Your Horse Has PPID
Watch for early, subtle signs of pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID, formerly equine Cushing’s), and pursue bloodwork to see if intervention is needed. Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim.
How Can I Protect My Horse From EPM?
Dr. Sarah Colmer shares management practices and preventive measures horse owners can implement to protect horses from EPM.
Vernon Downs Racetrack EHV-1 Quarantine Released
No additional cases were detected during the 21-day quarantine.
FEI to Tighten Equine Biosecurity Following EHV-1 Outbreak
The FEI veterinary committee proposed 13 ways to improve biosecurity at equestrian events.
Biosecurity on Equine Breeding Farms: Lessons Learned From Rotavirus B
Disease control focuses on prevention through increased biosecurity protocols.
Strangles Cases Confirmed in 2 States
Animal health officials reported the disease in Florida and Michigan.
What is Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM)?
Dr. Sarah Colmer of the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center describes this neurologic disease and how horses contract it.
EDCC Health Watch
EDCC Health Watch is brought to you by Boehringer Ingelheim and hosted by the Equine Network. This program distributes the most current disease alerts from the EDCC (Equine Disease Communication Center) throughout the industry.
Infographic: Sweet Itch in Horses
Do you have an itchy horse? Learn more about insect bite hypersensitivity with our visual guide.
