Latest News – The Horse
Equine Parasite Control: Deworming and Beyond
What scientists are learning about equine parasite resistance to dewormers and how to curb it.
EHV-1 Confirmed in Another Washington Horse
Test results are pending for a third suspected case.
Equine Flu Season Steps for Horse Owners
Here’s how to protect your horse from this highly contagious respiratory virus.
Three Ways to Prevent Equine Disease Spread This Show Season
Remember these three core biosecurity steps to help keep your horses as well as your fellow competitors’ horses healthy.
Exhaustion in Horses
Learn about exhausted horse syndrome, its clinical signs and causes, and how to prevent and treat it.
Goehring Named as OIE Reference Laboratories Expert in EHV-1
The researcher replaces Dr. Peter Timoney, recently retired professor and Lennep Chair in Equine Veterinary Science at the University of Kentucky’s Gluck Center.
Kinesiology Tape Might Improve Horse Propulsion, Core Strength
Placing elastic therapeutic tape strategically on the skin might stimulate the underlying muscles and help horses recovering from back pain or injury.
The Foundation for the Horse Accepting Grant Proposals
Musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, and metabolic disease and laminitis in horses are among the research areas the organization has prioritized.
Alberta Premises Quarantined for EIA
One horse on a Ponoka County, Alberta, premises tested positive for equine infectious anemia.
California Releases EHV Quarantine for Santa Clara County Premises
No EHV cases have been confirmed there since March 11.
EHV Quarantine Released for San Mateo County Premises No. 1
San Mateo County is now clear of confirmed EHV cases.
EHV Quarantine Released for Sonoma County Premises
Sonoma County is now clear of confirmed EHV cases.
Omega-3s Might Shrink a Mare’s Uterus Faster After Foaling
A rapid return to pre-pregnancy uterine size might improve mare fertility during foal heat.
Making the Most of Reproductive and Urogenital Ultrasound in Mares
Employ nontraditional methods to discover more about pregnancies, pathology, and problematic anatomy, all using a transrectal probe.
Genomic Study Links Whorls and Behavior in Horses
If you suspect your horse’s hair whorls have something to do with his personality, you might be right.
Equine Abdominal, Thoracic Ultrasonography in the Field
How veterinarians can prep horses, prep themselves, and use their ultrasound machines to do more.
