Latest News – The Horse
UK Gluck Center and VDL Preliminarily Identify Novel Rotavirus
Efforts are underway to determine the role of the virus in a current outbreak of diarrheal disease in Central Kentucky foals.
Epidural Opioids Before Hind-Limb Surgery Improve Recovery
Horses waking up from general anesthesia can injure themselves trying to stand. But those receiving epidural opioids beforehand generally make fewer efforts to stand and do so more calmly.
EHV-1: Then and Now
Over the past few decades veterinarians and researchers have investigated major EHV-1 outbreaks in the U.S. to learn more about how to contain and prevent future occurrences.
Kentucky Directs State’s Tracks Regarding Pimlico Horses
In the wake of EHV at Pimlico, approval is needed to move horses onto Kentucky tracks.
Ontario Horse Confirmed With Neurologic EHV
The horse’s boarding facility has been placed under voluntary quarantine.
Ontario Mare Aborts, Confirmed With EHV
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food has enacted a voluntary quarantine on the facility.
Seven Texas Horses With EIA Euthanized
Texas animal health staff, owners, and local veterinarians are working together to implement biosecurity protocols and monitor potentially exposed horses.
California EHV Quarantine Released
No further cases were reported at the Santa Clara County premises within 14 days.
New York Releases EHV Quarantine in Putnam County
All six affected horses survived the potentially deadly virus.
Maryland State Vet Explains the State’s Ongoing EHV Response
Pimlico and Laurel Park have suspended racing to mitigate EHV cases.
New York State Reiterates Necessity for Basic Biosecurity for Competition Horses
The state does not presently have any EHV-1 cases or quarantines in effect.
Smart Insect Control Strategies
Insects don’t just harass your horse—their bites can cause welts and rashes, lead to insect bite hypersensitivity, and even transmit diseases. Download this free report to learn about smart insect control strategies you can use to keep your horse comfortable.
For Good Endurance in Horses, Feed for the Right Gut Bacteria
A French study is the first to connect the gut microbiota with the mitochondria in horses, or any other species.
Tiny Terrors: Equine Mosquito-Borne Diseases
Learn about Eastern equine encephalomyelitis (EEE), Western equine encephalomyelitis (WEE), and West Nile virus (WNV) and how you can best protect your horse.
The Foundation for the Horse Research Grant Proposals Due June 7
Grants up to $20,000 will support up-and-coming equine researchers.
Outbreak Update: Kentucky Horses Test Negative for EHV-1
One barn released from quarantine, with additional barn to be retested later this week.
